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The Mathare Valley, shown here in an aerial map, is one of the largest and oldest slums in Nairobi, Kenya. Residents are using hand-held GPS devices to map the area, which comprises 13 villages and is home to nearly 200,000 people.

In Kenya, Using Tech To Put An 'Invisible' Slum On The Map

A billion people worldwide live in slums, largely invisible to city services and governments — but not to satellites. A global movement is putting mapping technology in the hands of slum dwellers to persuade governments and the residents themselves to see these shadow cities in a whole new light. NPR's Gregory Warner visits one slum in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.

Medical cannabis patient Michael Oliveri smokes marijuana during a news conference in Universal City, Calif., last week. Medical marijuana advocates say they have enough signatures to place a referendum before voters that would overturn a ban on pot clinics in Los Angeles.

L.A.'s Ban On Marijuana Dispensaries Halted For Now

Thursday was supposed to mark the end of medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles. But a petition drive and legal challenges have stymied the city in its effort to shut down the hundreds of pot shops within its borders.

Escarole, Cinderella Of The Chicories

This subtle relative of bitter chicories may masquerade among the lettuces, but it's not just for salads. Sturdy escarole stands up to a saute, simmer or braise; with heat it seems to mellow and ripen in flavor, growing only sweeter for the ordeal.

Tuesday November 26, 2013

330th Day of 2013 / 35 Remaining25 Days Until The First Day of WinterSunrise:7:02Sunset:4:529 Hours 50 Minutes of DaylightMoon Rise:12:17amMoon…

A New York City police academy graduation ceremony on Dec. 28, 2012, where Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that the New York murder rate has hit an all-time low. While some point to the NYPD's policing tactics to explain the decline, others say economic and demographic shifts are also at work.

New York Murder Rate Plummets, But Who Should Get The Credit?

While Chicago and Detroit are struggling to control rising murder rates, New York City hit a record low number of homicides in 2012. The police commissioner has often pointed to several controversial policing tactics for falling crime, but some analysts say there are many potential explanations.

An Arizona restaurant sold lion meat burgers in 2010 in an attempt to drum up business during the World Cup soccer tournament held in South Africa.

Why Illinois Is Roaring Mad About Lion Meat

Lion meat has been gaining traction among adventurous foodies. But some wildlife advocates worry that interest in lion meat in the U.S. could encourage more poaching abroad. So they're pushing legislation to ban lion meat in the state that seems to be at the center of the U.S. trade.

People walk past a closed business affected by Hurricane Sandy in the heavily damaged South Street Seaport in New York City in December.

In Lower Manhattan, Sandy Still Keeping Businesses Dark

Almost three months after Superstorm Sandy, parts of lower Manhattan are limping along to recovery. More than 20 large buildings are without power, and many businesses remain closed and boarded up. Even businesses that are open are struggling without the old foot traffic.

Lesley McSpadden (wearing sunglasses), the mother of Michael Brown, reacts as she listens to the announcement of the grand jury's decision in Ferguson, Mo., on Monday. The panel found there was no probable cause to indict police Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Brown.

Ferguson Jury: No Charges For Officer In Michael Brown's Death

"No probable cause exists" to file any indictments against police Officer Darren Wilson, St. Louis County prosecuting attorney Robert McCulloch said Monday night.

Monday July 1, 2013

182nd Day of 2013 / 183 Remaining83 Days Until The First Day of AutumnSunrise:5:52Sunset:8:3514 Hours 43 Minutes of DaylightMoon Rise:1:20amMoon…

Remembering JFK By Rewatching His Inaugural Address

As the nation pauses to reflect on what happened in Dallas 50 years ago, we look back at his "ask not" speech. Watch the video and read his words.

Egyptians walk in front of the Central Bank earlier this month in Cairo.

IMF Approves $12 Billion Bailout For Egypt After Austerity Measures

The funding, which is aimed at boosting investor confidence in the region's most populous country, comes after the government floated the currency and slashed fuel subsidies.

Exclusive First Read: You CAN Phone Home Again In 'Landline'

Read an exclusive pre-publication excerpt of Landline, the new novel from Eleanor & Park author Rainbow Rowell. Love, heartache, sitcom success and a magic phone — did we mention the magic phone?

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