Why You're Not Seeing Those 'Charlie Hebdo' Cartoons
News organizations, including NPR, support the satirical magazine's right to be offensive. But mainstream news outlets also avoid publishing such material.
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Your Online Avatar May Reveal More About You Than You'd Think
Even if your avatar for games and social media doesn't look at all like you, it still says a lot about your personality, a study finds. Want to look friendly? Skip the shades; wear a sweater.
Sandwich Monday: The White Castle Veggie Slider
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try a new sandwich for vegetarians: the White Castle Veggie Slider. It's a mini-burger made with carrots, broccoli and other veggies.
Ohio State Stops Oregon To Win NCAA Title
A game between two of college football's most powerful offenses came down to how often Oregon or Ohio State could grind out a yard or two. The Buckeyes usually managed it, and won 42-20.
Egyptian Court Overturns Hosni Mubarak's Final Conviction
The ruling, which throws out an embezzlement conviction, means the former Egyptian dictator could be set free soon. Ousted four years ago, Mubarak also saw a murder conviction overturned in November.
A Dignified Way To Get Winter Coats To Syrian Refugee Kids
The traditional solution for refugees who need garb is to hand out hand-me-downs. A new U.N. program has a different approach.
5 Years After Haiti's Earthquake, Where Did The $13.5 Billion Go?
Governments and nonprofits have insisted on keeping control of their projects in Haiti. So projects have cost several times more than they should. And Haiti is a long way from "building back better."
Good News For Bats! Things Are Looking Up For Stemming Disease Spread
The disease known as white-nose syndrome has killed millions of bats, but scientists are seeing hopeful signs that some bat colonies are recovering.
Donating A Single Rollerblade Is Not Going To Help Disaster Victims
Yet that's what someone gave after the Haitian earthquake. A staffer at one nonprofit offers a plan to discourage unuseful donations from individuals and corporations and get what's really needed.
Poisoned Homemade Beer Is Blamed For 69 Deaths In Mozambique
The brewer of a batch of traditional homemade beer is listed among nearly 70 people who died after drinking it following a funeral in Mozambique, leaving authorities with many questions.