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.
Race Card Project: With Dreadlocks, Come Assumptions
NPR's Michele Norris continues her conversation with Marc Quarles for The Race Card Project. Quarles six words are: With Kids, I'm Dad; Alone: Thug.
Politics In The News
A look at the week ahead in politics, including possible action by President Obama on immigration and a vote on the Keystone XL pipeline. With Cokie Roberts, NPR congressional reporter Ailsa Chang and Matt Barreto of Latino Decisions.
Chefs Meet In Brazil To Discuss Food Biodiversity
Some of the world's top chefs are joining forces to incorporate biodiversity into meals. It's no coincidence the meeting is in Brazil — Latin America is one of the world's most bio-diverse places.
11th Earl Of Sandwich Weighs In On British Labor Issue
The question is whether a sandwich-making company should hire migrant laborers from Hungary. Media outlets can report: The earl of Sandwich says Hungary workers make good sandwiches.
Any Easy Password Can Help Hackers And The Feds
Jeremy Hammond is currently serving 10 years in Manchester Federal Prison for his cyber attacks. He thinks the feds tracked him down because he used his cat's name in his password.
In Myanmar, Obama Holds News Conference With Opposition Leader
Usually when the president visits another country, he holds a joint media opportunity with his counterpart. But in Myanmar, also known as Burma, he met reporters together with Aung San Suu Kyi.