Flu cases rise again, while COVID takes a back seat
It's an unusual winter for respiratory illnesses. The flu is peaking twice: once in early January and again in February. Meanwhile, it's the mildest COVID winter since the pandemic began.
Hong Kong Authorities Clear Area In Protest Zone
Police carried out a court order and peacefully cleared a small section of democracy protesters in downtown. But the bulk of the protest camp remains. The city's protests are nearly 2 months old.
Couple's Brown-Skin, Lighter-Skin Kids Face Double Standard
NPR's Michele Norris concludes her conversation with Marc Quarles of Pacific Grove, Calif. His six-word submission to The Race Card Project: "With Kids, I'm Dad. Alone: Thug."
Sierra Leone Colleagues Mourn Dr. Salia, Who Succumbed To Ebola
Dr. Martin Salia died at a hospital in Omaha, Neb., after being evacuated from Sierra Leone, where he worked as a surgeon in several hospitals. Mourners gathered at a hospital where he worked.
German Town Uses Neo-Nazi March For Its Benefit
Since residents couldn't stop the annual march, officials had it sponsored. For every mile the Nazis marched, companies donated to a support group for neo-Nazis who want out.
'Orange County Register' Reporters Deliver The News
The century old daily has asked for volunteers in the newsroom after a cost-cutting change in distributors. The job description for reporters, in addition to reporting, distribute up to 600 papers.
Ex-NBA Star Yao Ming Encourages Chinese To Stop Buying Ivory
Retired NBA player Yao Ming has embarked on a mission to stop the poaching of elephants and rhinos in Africa. Yao stars in the Animal Planet documentary Saving Africa's Giants With Yao Ming.
Invasive Surgery May Motivate Patients To Adopt Healthier Behaviors
One challenge in evaluating the effectiveness of different medical procedures, is that patients behave differently after different procedures. Is this true for patients getting heart surgery?
