The 40-mile fence is being built to protect Denmark’s $5 billion pig industry from possible infection by wild boars. But critics doubt the fence will work, and warn it may adversely affect wildlife.
Brewing In The Desert: Sake Finds An Unlikely Home In Arizona
With the popularity of sake declining in Japan, makers have been looking to America for new markets. Now, a Japanese sake master has brought his recipe to Arizona and is winning international awards.
This Diet Is Better For the Planet. But Is It Better For You, Too?
Less than a half-ounce of red meat per day: That’s how much a new report says we should eat to meet nutritional needs and help save the planet. Americans on average now eat four to six times as much.
Who Is Venezuela’s Juan Guaidó?
The 35-year-old politician declared himself acting president this week, and has been recognized as the country’s president by the Trump administration.
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Bombing Of Philippines Cathedral; At Least 20 Dead
Two bombs exploded at a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Philippines during Sunday services. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Michel Legrand, Oscar-Winning Composer Who Lived ‘Surrounded by Music’, Dies At 86
The musician worked across genres, collaborating with American stars like Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.
Journalists Raise Money, Post Jobs And Buy Beers For Peers After A Week Of Layoffs
After Buzzfeed, Gannett and Verizon’s media group announced job losses this week, journalists across the country banded together to offer support.
Naomi Osaka Of Japan Secures Her Second Grand Slam Title With Australian Open Victory
The 21-year-old player stumbled in the second set, but recovered in the third. “I felt like I didn’t want to have any regrets,” she said of the match.
Trinidadian Kids Taken Away To ISIS Reunite With Mom, Thanks To Help From A Rock Star
After four years in Syria, two brothers returned home to Trinidad this week, following an extraordinary intervention by their mother, a renowned human rights lawyer and Roger Waters of Pink Floyd.
Fatal End To An Alleged Game Of Russian Roulette For St. Louis Police Officer
Katlyn Alix, 24, died early Thursday morning from a gunshot to the chest, according to a police statement. She was off-duty. Another officer, Nathaniel Hendren, faces felony charges.
Fear Of Deportation Or Green Card Denial Deters Some Parents From Getting Kids Care
A Texas girl needs autism treatment, but her immigrant mother is afraid of turning to Medicaid. As more U.S. children go without health coverage, border watchers partly blame politics of intimidation.
LGBT Navajos Discover Unexpected Champions: Their Grandparents
LGBT Navajo youth are three times as likely to attempt suicide as their non-Native counterparts. Some are finding unexpected allies among elders whose tradition embraces the “two spirited.”
Amid Chaos Venezuelans Struggle To Find The Truth, Online
As Venezuela grapples with a major political crisis, people there are struggling with misinformation online. WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, has been used to spread both rumors and news reports.
People Strongly Against GMOs Had Shakier Understanding Of Food Science, Study Finds
GMO opponents say they want more rigorous testing by the FDA. But the study reinforces the idea that people may be reticent to learn facts they find morally upsetting, says one of the researchers.
Roger Stone Indictment Raises More Big Questions About Russia, Trump 2016 Campaign
A lawyer for the president highlighted Friday that the new charges aren’t about collusion. But the indictment nonetheless raises questions about the knowledge, actions and intentions of the campaign.
7 Takeaways From The Longest Shutdown In U.S. History
President Trump was outmaneuvered by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and did damage with key constituencies. Meanwhile, Americans may be more aware of what government does.
How Teenage Sisters Pushed Bali To Say ‘Bye-Bye’ To Plastic Bags
Plastic is choking our oceans. Inspired by Gandhi’s activism, two young women on the island of Bali are on a mission to do something about it.
As LA Teachers Reach A Deal, Denver Authorizes A Strike And Oakland Schedules A Vote
In this week’s roundup: The LA teacher strike is over. But in Denver and Oakland, strikes may be in the horizon.
Puppy With Upward-Facing Paws Recovering After ‘Complicated’ Surgery
Milo was born with his front paws facing upward, but veterinarians are optimistic they have corrected the dog’s “very rare” condition. For now, he’s sporting an orange front body cast.
Australia’s Heat Wave Is Taking A Toll On People, Animals, Infrastructure And Land
As temperatures break records, Australians are suffering from heat-related illnesses, power has been cut to preserve supplies, and more than 90 horses were found dead in a dried reservoir.
Standoff Ends Between Unmanned Cruise Ship And Railroad Bridge
A cruise ship broke loose from its moorings, along with seven other vessels, and ended up wedged underneath a bridge connecting Albany and Rensselaer, N.Y.
A Speed Limit On German Highways: ‘Like Talking Gun Control In The U.S.’
A government committee says capping speeds could reduce carbon emissions and pollution. Opponents say Germans have a visceral need for speed akin to Americans’ views on gun rights.
Muscles May Preserve A Shortcut To Restore Lost Strength
Muscle cells may retain nuclei that helped them grow strong, even after muscles shrink from lack of use. This provocative contentious idea could have implications for public health and sports.
Putin Backs Maduro, As Kremlin Critics Cheer U.S. Support For Venezuela’s Opposition
President Vladimir Putin phoned Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro to express his support. But Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny called President Trump’s decision to back Juan Guaidó “outstanding.”
Teen Inspires Youth Demonstrations Across Europe, Demanding Action On Climate Change
16-year-old Greta Thunberg has been the inspiration for many of the protests. She has staged weekly protests on the steps of the Swedish Parliament and spoke this week at Davos.
Newseum’s Imposing D.C. Home Bought By Johns Hopkins For $372.5 Million
The deal, which remains subject to regulatory approval, represents an ambitious expansion for the Baltimore-based university — and the end of a turbulent era for the journalism museum.
Why Finland’s Beloved Baby Box Got A Harsh Review
A watchdog agency delved into the origins of the booties and bibs in a free box of goodies that the government sends to new moms.
Missing 3-Year-Old Boy Is Found Alive In Woods Of North Carolina
Casey Hathaway disappeared on Tuesday and was found tangled in a brier patch not far from his great-grandmother’s house.
Are You A Federal Employee Who Found A New Job During The Shutdown? Tell Us
Are you a federal worker who has quit during the shutdown? Have you found another job? NPR’s Morning Edition wants to hear from you.
Senate Passes Short-Term Deal To Reopen Government, With Trump’s Endorsement
The deal, which the House plans to pass, would open the government through Feb. 15 and provide back pay for federal workers who have missed two paychecks during the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
Steep Climb In Benzodiazepine Prescribing By Primary Care Doctors
U.S. prescriptions for Valium, Ativan and other benzodiazepines have shot up since 2003, statistics show, especially for chronic pain. Roughly half those prescriptions are from primary care providers.
A Safety Feature By Any Other Name Can Really Be Confusing, AAA Finds
Auto manufacturers use a wide range of names to describe similar features — like adaptive cruise control, which has been branded by at least 20 different terms. The result? Driver confusion, AAA says.
‘I Do Not Want To Be A Martyr’: Openly Gay Lawmaker Leaves Brazil
Jean Wyllys, an advocate for LGBT rights and a critic of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, says he was the target of death threats, physical harassment and misinformation spread on social media.
Flights Delayed At LaGuardia, Newark Airports As Workers Call In Sick Amid Shutdown
The FAA said it was mitigating staff shortages by rerouting traffic and adding workers. The White House said it was monitoring the delays, which also affected Philadelphia International Airport.
No Charges In Death Of Black Teenager Who Died After Being Chased By Police
Anton Black’s death was tragic, the state’s attorney says, but it wasn’t criminal. Police body-camera video shows a chase that ends in the 19-year-old unresponsive and not breathing.
Why Venezuela’s Military May Be Standing By Maduro, For Now
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó vowed to form a provisional government that would hold elections and offered amnesty to military officers who help. But there are no reports of new troop rebellions.