50 years on, D.R. Congo commemorates boxing's 'Rumble in the Jungle'
The historic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman is still revered as a cherished moment in the central African country's troubled history and has spurred an enduring love of boxing.
How Tattoo Artist Brian Finn Is Covering Up Pain With Art
Just over a year ago, Toledo, Ohio tattoo artist Brian Finn began offering free tattoos to people to cover their scars from trauma. We take a year-end look at his work.
Zika Virus: What We've Learned This Past Year
The Zika virus emerged as a global threat to pregnant women and their developing babies in the last year. What have we learned in 2016 and what can we expect from Zika?
Celebrating 50 Years Of Kwanzaa
Tonight is the third night of Kwanzaa. Those who celebrate the seven-day festival will gather around the Kinara and light the last red candle. The holiday is also observing it's 50th anniversary.
What's Driving The Violence In Chicago?
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with John Eligon of the New York Times who embedded with Chicago's Black Disciples gang to learn more about what's causing the spike in gun violence in Chicago.
VFW Recruits On College Campus To Bring Young Vets Into The Fold
The VFW wants more younger vets — those who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. Students at Northeastern University who are looking to be part of the VFW have come up with an idea: a VFW post on campus.
Advocacy Groups Push For Better Tracking Of Hate Crimes
Hate crimes are challenging to count. The FBI's annual tally is spotty because of underreporting. Advocacy groups are using their own systems to track a rise of reported attacks since the election.
Does Handing Out Sanitary Pads Really Get Girls To Stay In School?
A new study tries to find out what happens when girls in the developing world are on their period. And it's complicated.
'Singin' In The Rain' Star Debbie Reynolds Dies At 84
A day after actress Carrie Fisher died, her 84-year-old mother, Debbie Reynolds, died after five decade career in show business and a remarkable, often tumultuous life.
