Opinion

Grabbing turkey legs to gnaw on might be taboo at some tables and encouraged at others. But whatever your Thanksgiving traditions, they're all yours.

Arts

Is Your Thanksgiving More 'Norman Rockwell' Or 'Game Of Thrones'?

7:00am November 22, 2017

by Ian McNulty

As we get bombarded by ads and advice to host the "perfect" feast, remember that traditions come from all kinds of families — and the bizarre mix of quirks and temperaments they bring to the table.

Health & Safety

Why Robert Mugabe Is Like The Horned Owl In A Folktale From Zimbabwe

7:42pm November 21, 2017

by Edward Mabaya

As the story goes, the owl ruled over all the other birds with absolute power — until a skeptical fork-tailed drongo decided to test the power of its horns.

(Left) Steamed dumplings (Center) Pork tacos (Right) Fish Biryani with basmati rice.

On The Hunt For 'Authentic Ethnic Food'? Be Careful Who You Ask

6:18am November 21, 2017

by Nana Boateng

So, you're in the mood for some good Indian food. Should you just text the first South Asian person on your contact list?

President Trump joined Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on Nov. 9 in Beijing.

In China, Trump Helped Basketball Stars But Not Human Rights

4:01pm November 18, 2017

by Scott Simon

President Trump has returned from his trip to Asia, which included stops in China. NPR's Scott Simon highlights some of the dissidents Trump didn't mention on the trip.

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Fall colors as seen in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

'Leaf Wonder' In A World Of Changing Forests

9:58am November 15, 2017

by David George Haskell

Together, aesthetic awareness and scientific analysis puts us in direct, sensory relationship with the forest and gives us the ability to understand what we see, says author David George Haskell.

Asian leaders and President Trump pose for a photo during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Manila on Monday.

Trump In Asia: A 'Rebalance' Toward Trade

2:41pm November 13, 2017

by Satu Limaye

The Trump administration's engagement with Asia has matched the Obama administration's. What's changed are the priorities: elevating commercial issues to equal or higher priority than security issues.

Former President Barack Obama extends his hand as he attends Cook County jury duty at the Daley Center on Wednesday in Chicago.

Even (Former) Presidents Have To Go To Jury Duty

10:48am November 11, 2017

by Scott Simon

Barack Obama reported for jury duty in Cook County and was dismissed. NPR's Scott Simon says the fact that former presidents show up for jury duty says something vital about the political system.

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President Donald Trump shakes hands with EPA chief Scott Pruitt on June 1 after speaking about the U.S. role in the Paris climate change accord in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.

Certain And Confident: Predicting The Future In A Climate-Changing World

1:36pm November 10, 2017

by Adam Frank

The Climate Science Special Report, released by the White House last week, is a valuable read — it's a primer on how science works when it overlaps with the need to make informed bets on our future.

Sports

Why Some Sports Teams Don't Play To Win

5:41am November 08, 2017

by Mike Pesca

Commentator Mike Pesca talks about the strategy behind some pro sports franchises that go through "rebuilding" seasons of frequent losing, and the pitfalls for fans.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a speech to U.S. troops at the Yokota Air Base outside Tokyo on Sunday. Japan is the first stop on his five-nation trip.

3 Central Questions As President Trump Visits Asia

10:27am November 06, 2017

The president's visit will be a defining moment. Will the region be reassured and put at ease or left only further concerned that the era of Pax Americana may finally be ending?