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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved more than 3,000 new settler homes, including at least 20 in Beit El.

A Jewish Settlement In The West Bank Has Ties To Trump Administration

One of the fundraisers for a group that's raised millions for a seminary in the settlement is Trump's pick for ambassador to Israel. Trump and his son-in-law have made donations to the group.

Left: Amuvita Gamage Dayasena, 58, climbs up a kithul palm tree that he is about to tap. Tapping fishtail palm to make palm syrup is only a small part of his livelihood. He also grows tea and vegetables on his farm, seen at right.

Sri Lanka's 'Kithul' Palm Syrup: An Ancient Sweetener In Need Of Saving

Sri Lanka's most popular sweetener is disappearing, due to the destruction of rainforests, inconsistent yields, intensive labor and a fading workforce. And turning the tide isn't going to be easy.

Ajit Pai, the senior Republican at the Federal Communications Commission, is slated to be the agency's new chairman.

Trump's Telecom Chief Is Ajit Pai, Critic Of Net Neutrality Rules

A champion of limited government, Pai has indicated plans to reel back Internet and other regulations. As FCC commissioner since 2012, Pai typically was a reliable opponent of Democrats' proposals.

Medical marijuana clone plants are shown at a medical marijuana dispensary in Oakland, Feb. 1, 2011.

California's Pot Czar Discusses Marijuana Regulations

Lori Ajax is the chief of California's Bureau of Marijuana Control. The agency is charged with licensing cannabis farmers, product manufacturers, testing labs, distributors and retailers. Those regulations need to be in place by Jan. 1, 2018.

Runningback Ryan Mathews #24 of the San Diego Chargers runs the ball against the Denver Broncos during the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on October 15, 2012 in San Diego, California.

Third Chargers Game In A Row To Be Blacked Out

For the third time in a row and fourth this season overall, the Chargers' home game Sunday against Carolina will not be televised in Southern California, the team announced today.

(Some Of) Our Favorite Visual Stories of 2016

From photography, illustration and video to data visualizations and immersive experiences, visuals are an important part of our storytelling at NPR. Here's a selection of our favorites from 2016.

More Filner News; Changes For Chargers And Padres; City Ambulances Often Late

A Filner recall effort gets serious while more accusations surface. There are major changes for both the Chargers and Padres. And the city's ambulances may be frequently late but loopholes keep the contractor fine free.

The Caribbean Tradition, an appetizer made with pickled pig's feet, chiriqui beans, and puffed pork skin, at Donde Jose. Chef Carles calls it his version of a ceviche.

Don't Know Panamanian Food? These Chefs Aim To Change That

Compared to its neighbors, Panama's cuisine is mostly unknown, even to locals. A new generation of Panamanian chefs is forging a national food identity using indigenous ingredients and techniques.

Hundreds of unidentified migrants are buried in this Imperial County cemetery, June 28, 2016.

Death At The Border: Threat Of Trump's Wall Intensifies Search For Dying Migrants

A group of men risk their lives to search for Marco Antonio Garcia, who went missing at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga was a high school senior when she entered the Manzanar internment camp. Now 92, she points to the place in Manzanar, near Death Valley in California, where she lived.

At 92, A Japanese-American Reflects On The Lessons Of Internment Camps

Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga was at a Los Angeles high school when she and other Japanese-Americans were placed in internment camps. Decades later, her efforts helped lead to an official apology.

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