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Dr. Storm Bissict, 35, dives in False Bay along the coast of Cape Town. It's her way of decompressing from her hectic pandemic days.

Dive, Dance, Commune, Pray: How Health Workers Cope In A Year Of Pandemic

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic. We interviewed 9 health workers around the world to learn what's surprised them most — and how they've managed to cope.

An FDA committee voted to approve Palforzia, a new treatment for peanut allergy. The treatment is a form of oral immunotherapy intended to desensitize the immune system to peanuts.

FDA Committee Recommends Approval For New Peanut Allergy Treatment

Many parents testified that their children's allergies had been brought under control by the treatment. But some experts are still concerned about its safety.

Almanac - Friday 11/10/17

Happy Birthday, Sesame Street! Today is Friday, November 10, 2017, the 314th day of the year with 51 days remaining.Sunrise: 6:44am Sunset:…

Debates Likely To Narrow List Of Democratic Presidential Contenders

The 2020 Democratic presidential debates kick off in Miami. It'll be crowded with 10 candidates taking the stage Wednesday night and another 10 Thursday night.

The U.S. Capitol has been hit by the coronavirus like the rest of the country, grappling with protective measures and multiple cases.

Congress and COVID-19: members' cases and quarantines

Breakthrough infections continue to hit Capitol Hill, with vaccinated members announcing positive coronavirus cases amid a surge caused by the delta variant.

Sept. 25: Police detain a gay rights activist in Moscow. The poster, adorned with Olympic rings, reads "Homophobia is the shame of Russia!"

Gays In U.S. Olympic Delegation Will Send Message To Russia

Tennis great Billie Jean King and ice hockey medalist Caitlin Cahow will be going to the games. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will not be. LGBT advocates say the White House has made clear its displeasure with Russian policies toward gays and others.

Not My Job: 'Bad Education' Star Allison Janney Gets Quizzed On 'Dad Education'

Janney is now starring in the HBO film Bad Education so we've invited her to answer three questions about the wonderful things people learn from dads. Originally broadcast April 25, 2020.

Saturday Sports: Aaron Rodgers' Uncertain Future With The Packers

NPR's Scott Simon talks sports with ESPN's Howard Bryant about Green Bay Packer drama and early season excitement in baseball.

Bridging the Opportunity Divide in the Bay Area

What happens to young people in the Bay Area with no college degree? How can they navigate a labor market that demands high tech skills without adequate…

African-American Advertising Pioneer Barbara Gardner Proctor Dies At 86

Trailblazing Chicago businesswoman Barbara Gardner Proctor, who was best known as the founder of the first ad agency owned by an African-American woman, died at 86 last month.

Twerking, and the music born in its image, creates a liberating space for those gathered on this side and the other.

Body Capital: How Twerking Shapes The Sound Of Southern Rap

Everyone wants to make the sound that makes the girls dance. Twerking reminds us that women's contributions to Southern rap and culture, while often devalued, can create space for liberation.

Michelle Obama Blasts Donald Trump Over Sexual Assault Allegations

Michelle Obama delivered a speech on the sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump in a campaign stop for Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire.

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