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.
Yogi Berra, The Ultimate In Athletic Americana
Yogi Berra died Tuesday at age 90. The Hall of Fame catcher is part of our culture in ways that other great athletes never manage. To mark his passing, Morning Edition airs this encore from 2005.
Plan To Relocate 120,000 Migrants In Europe Meets Resistance
European heads of government are meeting in Brussels to adopt a controversial plan to relocate refugees among EU member states. Steve Inskeep gets the latest from NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson.
Volkswagen Scandal Leaves European Leaders, Consumers Reeling
Diesel cars are very popular in Europe, where high gas prices have encouraged many customers to purchase them. Now allegations of emissions cheating by VW have thrown the European car market into confusion.
Pope-Watchers Stake Out D.C. Parade Route
Renee Montagne talks with NPR's Jennifer Ludden, who is out among the crowds in Washington, D.C., ahead of Pope Francis' visit to the White House.
Lawsuits Will Be Next Battle In Sage Grouse Conservation Saga
The decision to keep the bird off the Endangered Species List is celebrated by those out West who worried it would cost them billions of dollars. But challenges to the decision are already emerging.
Men Busted Outside Md. Prison With Drugs, Porn — And A Drone
Authorities think the two men were planning to use the drone to fly the material to an inmate inside a western Maryland prison.
Is Russia's Military Buildup In Syria A Good Thing?
President Vladimir Putin says his forces are in Syria to help the country's embattled president to fight terrorists. The U.S. argues that the Syrian president is part of the problem.
Cops RSVP To Teen Partiers: 'We'll Bring Chips ... And Charges'
Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Saskatchewan got wind of a party and used Facebook to RSVP: " ... will bring chips and salsa and ... charges" against any young teens who choose to drink or litter.
Too Many Sports Columnists Being Cut From The Team
Baseball used to be a newspaper game, says commentator Frank Deford. Now, sports are equal parts television and fantasy.
Sun Shines On Pope's Speech, As Obama Lays Out A Warm Welcome
On a beautiful sunny day, in front of a massive crowd, President Obama greeted Pope Francis at the White House. For more details, Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Scott Horsley at the White House.
Before Crowd Of Thousands, Pope Delivers Remarks On White House Lawn
NPR's Don Gonyea discusses the relationship between popes and presidents with Renee Montagne. They also have the latest news on Pope Francis' remarks at the White House on Wednesday.