For Babies, Preterm Birth Is Now The No. 1 Cause Of Death
For the first time, the single greatest threat to a newborn's life is not a specific disease. Rather, it's the fact of being born prematurely.
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U.S. Tourists Accused Of Trying To Ship Human Parts Out Of Thailand
The parts, including an infant's head, a baby's foot and an adult heart, were allegedly stolen from a medical museum. The Americans said they bought the parts at a Bangkok market, according to police.
Ukraine Conflict Disturbs G-20 Summit
Russia and Ukraine take center stage at the G-20 summit in Brisbane, Australia. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Moscow correspondent Corey Flintoff about the summit and the Russia-Ukraine border.
Slain Aid Worker Shows 'One Person Can Make A Difference,' Parents Say
In a statement, Paula and Ed Kassig remembered their 26-year-old son, Peter Kassig, also known as Abdul-Rahman Kassig, as both a realist and an idealist. Kassig was killed by the Islamic State group.
ISIS Issues Video Showing Beheading Of American Aid Worker
The self-declared Islamic State released a new video Sunday that shows the beheading of hostage Peter Kassig, who was kidnapped in Syria last year.
After G-20 Summit In Brisbane, Obama Focuses On Domestic Issues
Leaders who attended the summit in Australia headed home after mixed results. Correspondent Mara Liasson speaks to NPR's Rachel Martin about President Obama's final press conference before leaving.
Ferran Adria And Fellow Star Chefs Talk Biodiversity In Brazil
A group of chefs gathered this month in Sao Paolo to talk about how they can help preserve biodiversity. Among their warnings: If we lose food products, we will lose flavors and traditions.
In A Dutch Town, A Glowing Bike Path Inspired By Van Gogh
A modern artist installed a high-tech brick path that glows in the starry night, an homage to one of Van Gogh's most famous paintings.
American Kassig Is 5th Westerner ISIS Claims To Have Beheaded
President Obama has confirmed the death of U.S. aid worker Peter Kassig, an ex-Army Ranger. He was captured by militants of the so-called Islamic State while delivering medical supplies in Syria.
Apparent Mass Murder Of 43 Students Hurts Mexico's Tourism
The economy in the Mexican state of Guerrero, where 43 students were kidnapped and found dead, is hurting. Tourists have stopped coming to that state and others.