News

Officers Colin Lewis and Brad Smith (center) on patrol near a park in Huntington Beach, Calif. The area has seen a sharp increase in homelessness and petty thefts, which the officers blame on Proposition 47. But the law's supporters say other California c

National

California Cops Frustrated With 'Catch-And-Release' Crime-Fighting

10:48am January 22, 2016

by Martin Kaste

Prosecutors and some police departments in the state say reducing prison sentences is having an undesired outcome: more property crime. But reform advocates say police are jumping to conclusions.

Queue Listen Now

Danny Bowien says Sichuanese cuisine is "really about balance and restraint and not having things be over-the-top spicy." Bowien's Chongqing Chicken Wings, featured in The Mission Chinese Cookbook, are pictured above.

Books
Arts

The Audacious Korean-American Chef Who Mastered 'Mission Chinese Food'

9:45am January 22, 2016

Born in South Korea, raised in Oklahoma, Danny Bowien was an adult when he taught himself to make Chinese food. That DIY vibe to his cooking has made him a rising star. Now he's written a cookbook.

Queue Listen Now

Hillary Clinton's Elixir: Can A Hot Pepper A Day Boost Immunity?

8:46am January 22, 2016

by Allison Aubrey

The presidential candidate says a jalapeño a day helps keep her healthy on the campaign trail. She could be on to something: A large recent study linked a spicy-food habit to longevity.

Queue Listen Now

What Does It Mean If An Attack Is 'ISIS-Inspired'?

5:38am January 22, 2016

by Dina Temple-Raston

Earlier this month, a man opened fire on a Philadelphia policeman. The suspect later told police he did it for ISIS, but authorities have found no link between him and the extremist group.

Queue Listen Now

Researchers from the University of South Florida found some of the remains of 55 people in a graveyard at the Dozier School for Boys in Marianna, Fla.

In Final Report, Experts Identify Remains At Notorious Reform School

8:28pm January 21, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Florida's Dozier School for Boys is a horror tale come to life. Nearly 100 boys died at the school, many unidentified, in unmarked graves. Scientists are trying to discover who they were.

Karen Weaver was elected mayor of Flint, Mich., after promising to address the city's water-contamination issues.

Politics & Government

Flint Mayor: 'Politics And Profit' Perpetuated Lead-Tainted-Water Crisis

7:58pm January 21, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Mayor Karen Weaver was elected in November after vowing to address the problem, which began in 2014. Thursday, the head of the EPA's regional office resigned.

Is Netflix Chill? Kenyan Authorities Threaten To Ban The Streaming Site

7:33pm January 21, 2016

by Gregory Warner

Two weeks ago, Kenyans finally got access to Netflix. But we still don't know if they'll binge happily every after.

Queue Listen Now

When Warm Weather Refugees First Met Snow: Readers, Share Your Stories!

7:27pm January 21, 2016

by Maanvi Singh

A YouTube video shows Syrian refugees celebrating their first snowy winter in Canada. Goats and Soda readers, tell us, when was your first snow — and how did you react?

#ZikaQA: Watch Goats and Soda's Live Q&A On The Zika Virus

6:01pm January 21, 2016

by NPR Staff

NPR correspondents Lourdes Garcia-Navarro and Jason Beaubien will answer your questions on the Zika virus in a live YouTube Q&A. Submit your questions now.

It's still not clear how marijuana use affects health long term.

Study Erred In Finding No Link Between Teen Pot Use And Psychosis

5:39pm January 21, 2016

by Angus Chen

The American Psychological Association corrected a study that found no health problems from teen boys' pot smoking. It had contradicted other studies that found increased risk of psychotic disorders.