RFK's Vitamin A recommendation for measles worries disease experts
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., says the CDC has sent vaccines to Texas, but emphasizes using vitamin A to treat the disease -- worrying infectious disease doctors.
The BBC’s vast library of sound effects — 33,000 of them — is open to the public
Among the 33,000 effects free for anyone to use are reindeer grunts, frog croaks and crowds at the 1989 FA Cup Final.
Latinos in Pennsylvania could be key to deciding who wins the presidency
The Latino vote could be decisive in this year’s election. The largely Puerto Rican population in Pennsylvania has deep ties to Democrats, making efforts to engage those communities key for the party.
NFL legend Tom Brady wants young people to donate blood
NPR's Juana Summers talks with NFL legend and current Fox football analyst Tom Brady about his efforts to get more young people involved in donating blood.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is indicted on federal charges including bribery and fraud
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five charges, including bribery, fraud and taking foreign donations.
Millions in Bangladesh are still without homes after severe floods
The worst floods that Bangladesh has seen in decades occurred in August, displacing millions. Many people are still struggling to rebuild their lives and find sources of income.
Baseball's MVP races are putting the definition of "valuable" to the test
Both of baseball's MVP races pit offensive powerhouses on top teams against all-arounders on plucky wild card contenders. Statistics show the races are essentially a tie, so voters this year must decide what exactly "valuable" means.
The requirements of a disabilities benefits program end up hurting those who need it
People in one of the most important government programs for people with disabilities say its outdated rules can cause them harm—or even put their health and lives at risk
NPR visits Lebanon's hospitals in remote area that are filling with wounded people
In Lebanon, Israel launched more air strikes in a new front in the war with the militant group Hezbollah. Hezbollah took a group of journalists to the Bekka Valley, where Israel has been attacking.
Very few people are getting the latest COVID-19 vaccines
So far, very few people have been rolling up their sleeves to get the latest COVID-19 vaccines according to the first data from the CDC tracking demand for the new shots.
Florida prepares for Hurricane Helene
As Helene moves through the Gulf of Mexico, people in Florida are preparing for the potential of a major hurricane to hit on Thursday. Forecasters say people in the Big Bend region are most at risk.
Israel is preparing for a ground invasion into southern Lebanon, it says
Israel is moving two brigades north amid fears of a ground operation in southern Lebanon. It has conducted thousands of airstrikes in Lebanon and Hezbollah has fired hundreds of rockets at Israel.