For Rosh Hashana, A Matzo Ball Soup By Way Of Mexico
Matzo ball soup is a classic straight from Eastern Europe. But not all Jews from the region came to the New World via Ellis Island, as this jalapeño-inflected recipe reflects.
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In Year Since Water Crisis Began, Flint Struggles In Pipe Replacement Efforts
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Laura Sullivan, a professor of mechanical engineering at Kettering University, about the difficulties in replacing thousands of lead pipes that contaminated water in Flint.
Texas Pulls Out Of Federal Refugee Resettlement Program
Gov. Greg Abbott's announcement means that aid agencies will have to deal directly with the federal government. State services and benefits for refugees in Texas are expected to end in January.
Carnegie Deli Says It Is Closing Down Its Landmark NYC Restaurant
As news of the closing rippled far beyond the deli's home turf in Manhattan Friday, hundreds of people responded with sadness and disbelief.
CDC Tells Men At Risk Of Zika To Put Off Procreation For 6 Months
Men who may have Zika should wait at least six months before having unprotected sex with partners trying to conceive, regardless of whether the men ever developed any symptoms, the CDC now says.
New Maps Label Much Of New Orleans Out Of Flood Hazard Area
The new maps mean flood insurance for these areas is optional. But with half the city at or below sea level and memories of post-Hurricane Katrina flooding, some worry they send the wrong message.
Texas Governor Announces Decision To Leave Refugee Resettlement Program
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that the state is leaving the federal refugee resettlement program over safety concerns. But that doesn't mean refugees will no longer be resettled in Texas.
Chicago Fans Infected With Playoff Fever As Cubs Enter Postseason
Chicago Cubs fans are both wary and excited as their team heads into baseball playoffs next week with the best record in the major leagues. The Cubs haven't been to the World Series since 1945 and haven't won since 1908.
Flint Couple Celebrates Anniversary By Replacing Lead Tainted Pipes
It has been a year since a county health department in Michigan warned residents in Flint to stop drinking their tap water because it was full of lead from corroded pipes. Thousands of lines need to be replaced; the city estimates that fewer than 200 pipes have been fixed so far. But this week, there was good news for Keri Webber and her family. Private donors came up with the money to replace her line, and a crew showed up to do so on the morning of her 25th wedding anniversary.
FDA Approves The First Automated Insulin System For Type 1 Diabetes
The new system joins a continuous glucose monitor with an insulin pump, which work together to keep blood sugar from going too high or too low. That will make it safer to sleep through the night.