Africa
Ethiopia's civil war may be getting worse
October 16, 2021
There is misery in Ethiopia as the civil war there continues and the U.N warns of famine.
The fatal stabbing of a UK lawmaker has been deemed a terrorist act
October 16, 2021
The Metropolitan Police described the attack against Conservative lawmaker David Amess as terrorism and said the early investigation "has revealed a potential motivation linked to Islamist extremism."
Health
FDA panel recommends second Johnston & Johnson COVID shot for adults
October 16, 2021
An FDA advisory committee recommends people who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine be given a booster shot.
Sports
Saturday Sports: Chicago Sky earn a record victory in WNBA game
October 16, 2021
A huge margin of victory for the Chicago Sky in their Friday WNBA game. And an unsurprising win for the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series.
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A California city is celebrating its history as an oil town
October 16, 2021
The town of Taft, Calif. celebrates its oil drilling heritage every five years with a festival called Oildorado. Among the events, an "oil field skills" competition to find the best roustabout.
Business
A chef and restaurant owner finds his passion making furniture during the pandemic
October 16, 2021
Nicholas van Eck of Portland, Ore., was a chef and co-owned a restaurant before the pandemic. A break in his work made him realize he needed a career change. He shares how he came to that decision.
Education
Student lawsuit claims Liberty University's culture fostered sexual violence
October 16, 2021
In a lawsuit, more than a dozen women say Liberty University put them at risk in part because of its code of conduct emphasizing sexual purity. Their lawyer says more women are coming forward.
Law
DOJ will ask the Supreme Court to halt the Texas abortion ban
October 16, 2021
A high-stakes legal back-and-forth is playing out over Texas' restrictive new abortion law.
Music Interviews
Finneas, many Grammys later, releases his debut full-length, 'Optimist'
October 16, 2021
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with artist and producer Finneas, best known for his work with sister Billie Eilish, about his debut album.
Author Interviews
Tiphanie Yanique's 'Monster in the Middle' tackles love and religion
October 16, 2021
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author Tiphanie Yanique about her new book, "Monster in the Middle.