Don't Panic! What We Can Learn From Chaos
Chaos is a part of all of our lives. Sometimes we try to control it. And other times, we just have to live with it.
Africa
Experimental Ebola Vaccinations, Considered 'Paradigm Shift,' Begin In Congo
The vaccine is still unlicensed but has passed drug trials with flying colors. Authorities have begun administering thousands of doses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to fight the outbreak.
The Case Of The Stolen Succulents
California Fish and Wildlife agents are combating a rash of succulent poaching incidents on the state's coastline, apparently to satisfy a booming demand for the plants in Korean and Chinese markets.
Surprising Images From Up-And-Coming Photographers
Winners of the Flash Forward competition focus on a beauty pageant for black Brazilians, Somalians coping with drought and transgender fashionistas living under a bridge.
Kenya's Crackdown On Fake News Raises Questions About Press Freedom
The law allows for a fine of up to $50,000, two years of jail time, or both, to be imposed on any person who intentionally publishes false information.
Response Is Swift To Try To Contain Congo's Ebola Outbreak
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Karsten Voigt of the International Federation of Red Cross, who just returned from 5 days in the hot zone, about the process of containing the virus.
WHO Says Progress Is Being Made Against The Ebola Outbreak, But Remains A Threat
The World Health Organization said Friday that with swift action, it can bring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo under control.
Ebola Outbreak: How Worried Should We Be?
The world is mobilizing to send staff and resources to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to address an outbreak. That's a tough job when the epicenter is an 11-hour drive from the nearest airstrip.
WHO And Congolese Officials Scramble To Contain Ebola Outbreak
The World Health Organization says an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a new, more worrying phase after a case turned up in a port city on the Congo River.
Spread Of Ebola In Congo A 'Game Changer'
A new case of the often deadly virus was confirmed in a densely populated regional capital city. Now health workers are rushing to stem its spread.