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.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Resigns; Sets Stage For New Government
Set against a backdrop of alleged government corruption and slow-moving change, the prime minister stepped down on Tuesday. Renee Montagne talks to Michael Bociurkiw, an independent expert on Ukraine.
Where Does The U.S. Stand Admitting Syrian Refugees Into The Country?
The U.S. plans to take in at least 10,000 refugees but only about 1,300 have been resettled. Steve Inskeep talks to Anne Richard, assistant secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration.
House Speaker Paul Ryan Rules Himself Out As A Possible Republican Nominee
As part of a campaign to unify the GOP, Ryan said he would not be a presidential alternative. Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Mike Pompeo of Kansas about whether Ryan could still be persuaded.
Study: Mental Illness Is As Much Of A Global Threat As Infectious Diseases
Research shows that depression and anxiety cost the world economy $1 trillion every year. Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Shekhar Saxena of the World Health Organization about efforts to improve treatment.
How Many Times Do We Have To Tell You? Watch What's In Your Carry-On
An airline passenger in Bellingham, Wash., had a marijuana grinder in his bag. If you're going to pack your pot grinder in a carry-on, it might be better if the grinder was not shaped like a grenade.
Demand For Beer Increases In Cuba As More U.S. Tourists Visit
With the sudden influx of Americans, the island is facing a shortage. Thanks to "Yanqui" capitalism, bars, cafes and gas stations across the country are running low on beer.
Boko Haram Increasingly Uses Kidnapped Girls As Suicide Bombers
In the two years since Nigerian extremists kidnapped nearly 300 schoolgirls, thousands of other children have been taken hostage by Boko Haram. Efforts to subdue the group have failed.
Violence Threatens Relations Between Israeli-Palestinian Security Forces
Israeli and Palestinian security forces have cooperated for years and helped keep a lid on the violence. But in recent months there have been tense incidents straining the relationship.
Ambitious Project Would Use 'Starchips' To Travel To Alpha Centauri
Internet Billionaire Yuri Milner on Tuesday announced plans to travel to the nearest star system, Alpha Centauri. A trip would take thousands of years with existing technology.
Kansas State Recruits Students Who Are In The Country Illegally
Kansas State University is aggressively recruiting those students by using privately raised money to provide grants and scholarships. Other schools have closed the door on such funding.
N.C. Gov. McCrory Signs Order Clarifying Gender Identity Law
The controversial law excluded LGBT people from protection against discrimination. It also required transgender individuals to use bathrooms based on the gender listed on their birth certificate.