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An X-ray of Glenford Turner's pelvis shows a surgical instrument.

Veteran Sues After Scalpel Found Inside His Body 4 Years After Surgery

"It's a level of incompetence that's almost incomprehensible," the plaintiff's lawyer tells NPR. The surgical instrument had been causing him abdominal pain for four years before it was discovered.

Signs hung up in front of a vacant lot in Weeksville, Brooklyn, in 2014 by members of 596 Acres, an organization that maps vacant lots in New York City and advocates for community stewardship of th at land.

Homes Or Gardens? Developers And Urban Farmers Grapple Over Vacant Land

In communities where both housing and fresh food are needed, the fight over valuable vacant land is prompting policy reform — and tense collaboration — between developers and gardeners.

Mowing the lawn can be good exercise, and is fun for some people. But others who find themselves squeezed for time might find the luxury of paying someone else to do it to be of much more value than buying more stuff.

Need A Happiness Boost? Spend Your Money To Buy Time, Not More Stuff

A recent study suggests that when people spend their extra cash to get help with time-consuming chores, they're likelier to feel better than if they use the money to buy more things.

What Do Hamburgers Have To Do With Gender?

Meat and veggie burgers evolved together in the 20th century, but when it comes to associations with gender, their histories diverge. Anthropologist Barbara J. King explores a new book on the topic.

There's An Amazing New Drug For Multiple Sclerosis. Should I Try It?

The innovative drug Ocrevus looks as if it could be a game-changer for people with MS. But it's very, very expensive. And as with any new medication, the long-term safety risks are unknown.

John Cox speaks to supporters at the U.S. Grant, June 5, 2018.

Republican San Diego Business Owner Advances In California Governor Primary With Trump’s Help

John Cox, a San Diego Republican business owner who has tried and failed for nearly two decades to win elected office, snagged a spot in the November runoff for California governor with the help of President Donald Trump.

A 16-year-old in Louisiana shared his joy over learning he was accepted to Harvard in a viral video, viewed more than 6 million times.

Teen's Dramatic Video, Revealing His Acceptance By Harvard, Charms Internet

"All the hard work was worth it," Ayrton Little said. The video has been viewed more than 6 million times.

Actor Ron Glass known for his role in the long-running comedy "Barney Miller," has died at 71.

Ron Glass, Emmy-Nominated Actor Best Known For 'Barney Miller,' Has Died At 71

Glass died Friday of respiratory failure, his agent, Jeffrey Leavett, told The Associated Press. He appeared in dozens of shows in a television and film career dating to the early 1970s.

Patriotic war militia on horseback. Many Americans felt it was time to annex Spanish-held Florida to the United States. Georgia Governor George Mathews created a private army comprised of volunteers. The “Patriot War” of 1812 is one of the most overlooked events in early 19th-century history.

Secrets Of Spanish Florida: A SECRETS OF THE DEAD Special

Encore Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand

Amelia Westerdale works with physics students during a tutorial session at CU Boulder. Westerdale is part of the Learning Assistant program, tasked with helping coach and tutor students.

Making Science Teaching More Than 'A Backup Plan'

The Learning Assistant Program at the University of Colorado Boulder is producing better science learning from kindergarten through college.

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