Vagus nerve stimulation may tame autoimmune diseases
The next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis could be tiny pulses of electricity delivered to the vagus nerve.
Telecommuting Didn't Work Out For One Transplanted Worker
All summer, we're talking with out-of-work young adults about how they're making ends meet. Chrystina Gastlelum, 32, moved to Maine from New York City and tried to keep doing her job remotely.
Kerry's Aim In Egypt: First, Get Israel And Hamas To Cease Fire
Secretary of State John Kerry is in Cairo trying to help forge a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
Company Says It Can Cure Your Hangover – For Up To $300 A Visit
People waking up with a hangover often say they'd pretty much give anything to make it go away — which may explain why a new company promising to do just that is thriving in New York.
Arkansas Razorbacks Trademark Famous Hog Call
The famous hog call chanted by fans of the sports teams of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks is now a registered trademark owned by the school.
Report Of Expired Meat Sparks Food Safety Scare In China
Some American fast-food restaurants in China have stopped using meat from a supplier in Shanghai after reports that it was selling expired beef and chicken.
How Many Frequent Flyer Miles Can You Get With A $36M Charge?
Last spring a man bought an ancient Chinese ceramic cup, sold by Sotheby's Hong Kong. The price: $36 million. But because of currency rules, he paid with his American Express card.
After An Ultimatum, Christians Flee Iraqi City
For the first time since the first century, there are basically no Christians left in the historic Iraqi city of Mosul.
International Observers Work To Keep Tabs On Site Of Malaysia Jet Crash
At the crash site of the Malaysia Airlines jet in eastern Ukraine, international observers are trying to keep tabs on the rebels' treatment of victims' bodies and potential evidence from the scene.
Actor Kurt Russell Talks About The Family Business: Baseball
David Greene talks to actor Kurt Russell about the Portland Mavericks, a 1970s independent baseball team created by Kurt's father Bing. Battered Bastards is a documentary about the team.
Spoiler Alert: Spoilers May Not Be That Bad
There's nothing the Internet hates more than a spoiler. (This story originally aired on All Things Considered on July 26, 2012.)
University Of Michigan Plant Is Definitely A Late Bloomer
A botanist at the University of Michigan describes a plant that is blooming at the arboretum there for the first time in 80 years.