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How A Venezuelan Chef Is Teaching Women To Make Chocolate And Money
- Sept. 25
- Larissa Zimberoff / NPR
Some of the world's best cacao grows in Venezuela, a country roiled by political turmoil. One chocolatier is betting those beans can propel a whole industry and turn women into micro-entrepreneurs.
Anthony Weiner Is Sentenced To 21 Months In Prison
- Sept. 25
- Merrit Kennedy / NPR
The disgraced former U.S. congressman pleaded guilty in May to sending obscene messages to a 15-year-old girl.
Top Stories: Trump's Revised Travel Ban; More Trump On The NFL
- Sept. 25
- Korva Coleman / NPR
Also: Jared Kushner used private email for White House work; a dam in Puerto Rico is still in trouble; and California gets an official state dinosaur.
Berliners Vote To Keep Cold War-Era Airport Open
- Sept. 25
- Merrit Kennedy / NPR
Tegel Airport was built when Berlin was a divided city and has been scheduled to close after the opening of a new international airport called Berlin Brandenburg, farther from the city center.
Jared Kushner Used Private Email In Trump Administration, Lawyer Confirms
- Sept. 25
- Bill Chappell / NPR
Emails have been a central theme for President Trump, who has repeatedly said that Democratic rival Hillary Clinton should face federal criminal charges over her use of private email.
Pregnant Women Should Still Get The Flu Vaccine, Doctors Advise
- Sept. 25
- Rebecca Hersher / NPR
Researchers and physicians say a study suggesting a link between the flu vaccine and miscarriage in a limited population is cause for more research, not a reason to change vaccination recommendations.
This Test Can Determine Whether You've Outgrown A Food Allergy
- Sept. 25
- Allison Aubrey / NPR
Food allergies are tricky to diagnose, and many kids can outgrow them, too. A test called an oral food challenge is the gold standard to rule out an allergy. It's performed under medical supervision.
NFL Responds To Trump As President Renews Debate Over National Anthem
- Sept. 25
- Doreen McCallister / NPR
President Trump said kneeling during the national anthem is unpatriotic and those refusing to stand should be fired. On Sunday, players sat, knelt or locked arms with teammates during the anthem.
Cut Off From The World, Puerto Ricans Search For A Ghost Of A Signal
- Sept. 24
- Camila Domonoske / NPR
On a major expressway in the north of the island, drivers chase after elusive cell service. Some have managed to make calls to the mainland — though not always to relatives elsewhere on the island.
After Returning From Her 'Girl Power Trip,' Malala Continues Advocating For Education
- Sept. 24
- Michel Martin / NPR
Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Peace Prize recipient and activist for girls' education, shared the stories she heard from her recent trip visiting women around the world at the U.N. in New York.