Are beef tallow fries any healthier? These nutritionists say don't kid yourself
In a recent appearance on Fox News, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ate French fries cooked in beef tallow and mused that 'food is medicine.' Nutrition scientists are scratching their heads.
Golden State Warriors Celebrate Best Season In NBA History
The Golden State Warriors broke the NBA record for most wins in a season. Steve Inskeep talks to Diamond Leung, who covers the team for the San Jose Mercury News, and was there Wednesday night.
What Peabody's Bankruptcy Means To St. Louis
Peabody Energy, the largest coal company in the United States, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday. The company is the second major coal company based in St. Louis to file for Chapter 11 protection.
'Game Of Thrones' Super Fan To Get Advanced Copy Of Season 6
Show creators ruled out advanced copies to anyone, and then the White House called. They said that when the commander-in-chief asks for advanced episodes, "What are you gonna do?"
Kissing Couple Oblivious To Robbery
Three people robbed a bar at gunpoint in Billings, Mont. Surveillance video shows a man and a woman kissing throughout the robbery. They didn't even notice what was going on.
Because Of ISIS, Pentagon Rethinks Deployments To Sinai Peninsula
For decades, U.S. and international troops have deployed to the Sinai Peninsula as part of a peace deal between Egypt and Israel. The Pentagon wonders whether these deployments make sense anymore.
Life In Aleppo Improves During Syrian Cease-Fire
Steve Inskeep talks to Syrian doctor Rami Kalazi, who's in the city of Aleppo, about if the cessation of hostilities, that went into effect in February, has calmed things where he lives.
What Does 'Trumpism' Mean For The Future Of The GOP?
Consternation is growing among Republicans over Donald Trump's presidential campaign. The prospect of Trump as the Republican presidential nominee has raised many questions about the party's future.
U.S.-Led Campaign Claws Back Turf From ISIS
President Obama convenes his National Security Council at CIA Headquarters on Wednesday. On the agenda: how to defeat ISIS, how to advance peace in Syria and how to achieve those two goals quickly.
Woe Canada! Your Teams Didn't Make The NHL Playoffs
For only the second time in almost 50 years, no Canadian team will play in the NHL playoffs. From Michigan, commentator John U. Bacon looks at the angst this is causing north of the border.