Baked, fried or fileted: Fish dishes can link us to our histories
The food we grow up with says a lot about our heritage and community. Researchers are on a mission to connect people to local fishers — and introduce more Americans to a more diverse array of seafood.
Week In Politics: Presidential Candidates Release Health Records
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the revival of the birther movement, the tightening presidential race, and the hype surrounding the release of candidates' health records.
Despite Setbacks, Obama's Presidency Impacted African-American Life
After nearly two terms under the nation's first black president, we look at how President Obama's time has affected life for African-Americans.
After Promoting Birther Movement, Trump Admits Obama Was Born In U.S.
After years of promoting conspiracies that President Obama was not born in the U.S., GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday conceded that the president was born in this country.
Toronto Film Festival Unveils Likely Awards Contenders
The Toronto International Film Festival is underway. Many likely Academy Awards contenders were unveiled at this year's festival.
Federal Investigator Outlines Probe Into Wells Fargo
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Jeff Ehrlich, deputy enforcement director for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about the investigation into Wells Fargo. Last week, federal regulators fined the bank more than $185 million dollars for opening accounts to meet intense sales goals.
Louisiana Governor Visits White House To Request Federal Aid
Louisiana's governor is heading to the White House Friday. He wants the Obama administration to give the state billions of dollars to help in rebuilding after last month's flooding.
Witnesses Begin To Take Stand In Oregon Wildlife Refuge Occupation Trial
Prosecutors and the defense gave opening statements this week in the Oregon wildlife refuge occupation trial taking place in Portland. Witnesses have also begun to take the stand.
U.S. Regulators Recall 1 Million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones
U.S. government safety regulators are formally recalling 1 million of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones over dozens of cases of exploding batteries. The move comes two weeks after Samsung issued its own voluntary recall of 2.5 million devices in 10 countries. Samsung was initially praised for moving quickly, but conflicting information, delays in providing replacement phones, and lack of coordination with safety officials turned the voluntary recall into a stumble that drove down Samsung's stock price.
