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Remembering Henry Morgenthau III, Whose Poetry Debut Came At Age 99

We remember Henry Morgenthau III, who published poetry late in life. He died in July at age 101.

Placenta purveyors often dehydrate and grind a new mother's placenta to a powder, then add it to a pill capsule. Generally, the goal is to increase her milk production, energy and mood, but scientists dispute such benefits.

Opinion: Placenta-Eating Went Mainstream When Many Doctors Stopped Listening

Preparers of pills made from placental tissue have gained online momentum, claiming to support each new mom in her slog to recovery. A historian traces the trend to a mother's need to be heard.

In 'Talking To Strangers,' Malcolm Gladwell Explores Why It's So Hard To Do

The latest book by the author of Outliers and The Tipping Point looks at miscommunication throughout history — and finds it's really hard to know whom to believe.

Brazil's Star Soccer Player Neymar Denies Rape Allegation

Brazil football star Neymar is battling a rape allegation which resulted in the suspension of a sponsorship. He denies the allegation, which the accuser claims happened in Paris last month.

Lucía Cerna worked as a housekeeper at the José Simeón Cañas Central American University in El Salvador. On Nov. 16, 1989, she witnessed armed soldiers kill six Jesuit priests, a cook and a teenage girl.

'I Miss Them, Always': A Witness Recounts El Salvador's 1989 Jesuit Massacre

Six priests became modern-day martyrs in one of the most high-profile religious crimes in recent Latin American history. A woman who witnessed the incident says the FBI pressured her to stay quiet.

An Unsettling Sound Walk

The history of California's indigenous culture is all around us, but that history is often hidden beneath layers of modern development. Take Emeryville's…

California Faces Fraught Path Out Of Wildfire, Power Crisis

The utility that serves more than 5 million electrical customers in one of the world’s most technologically advanced areas is now faced again and again…

Supporters of former President Donald Trump gather to hear Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speak last week at a rally in Dalton, Ga.

Where Are They Now? Flynn, Other Trump Alums Keep MAGA Hopes Alive

What Trump alums are doing now can be divided in two groups — those promoting Trump and the MAGA movement, and those who are going more traditional routes. It underscores the GOP divide Trump created.

Pedestrians wait to cross a road in front of a floral installation celebrating the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China in Beijing. Streets have been cleaned and security increased before the Oct. 1 holiday.

At 70, People's Republic Of China Faces Economic And Political Headwinds

This year's Golden Week celebrations mark China's Communist Party rule surpassing the longevity of the Soviet Union. But Beijing is being buffeted by an economic slowdown and dissent in Hong Kong.

The original lineup of Creedence Clearwater Revival, at London's Heathrow Airport. L-R: Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, Doug Clifford, John Fogerty.

Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Green River' At 50: Our Essential Guide To Early CCR

On the 50th anniversary of the band's landmark album Green River, we dig into how the band formulated its singular sound, its legacy and how Creedence's music still resonates today.

Yvette Richards, director of community connection at St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Mo., checks temperatures before Sunday morning services. The church is hosting vaccination clinics and holding socially distanced services after shutting down for much of the pandemic.

In Missouri And Other States, Flawed Data Makes It Hard To Track Vaccine Equity

Data collection for race and ethnicity vary among states, complicating efforts to distribute COVID-19 shots to all groups. In Missouri, health officials have questioned the data's usefulness.

Rep. Veronica Escobar On Gun Legislation

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, after President Trump visited her state Wednesday.

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