Science Mar 07 NewsHour's Miles O'Brien on moving forward after an accident led to amputation Miles O'Brien has traveled the world for the NewsHour, often to dangerous places, such as his recent trip to the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan. Last month, an injury during another reporting trip in the Philippines became life-threatening and…
Health Mar 06 Injections, gene therapy and treatment for infants raise hope for fighting AIDS News of three promising approaches raised hope at an AIDS conference this week: the prevention of HIV infections in monkeys through intravenous injections; the second successful treatment of a baby born with HIV; and a study showing the safety of…
Economy Mar 06 Why obsessing over economic indicators may hinder economic improvement The monthly jobs report is big news on the first Friday of every month, swaying the financial markets and prompting immediate analysis. But should these numbers matter so much? A new book, “The Leading Indicators,” argues we overvalue data like…
Health Mar 06 Finding the right words in 'A Breast Cancer Alphabet' “B” is for breast. “I” is for indignity. “K” is for kindness. In “A Breast Cancer Alphabet,” NPR’s Madhulika Sikka has written a candid guide for patients, friends and caregivers to prepare and cope with that disease. She joins Judy…
World Mar 06 Crimean call for vote on splitting from Ukraine prompts international opposition The Crimean Parliament announced a referendum on whether the region should join Russia or remain part of Ukraine, but the newly formed government in Kiev pushed back, calling it illegal. President Obama criticized the upcoming vote and took action to…
Politics Mar 06 News Wrap: Senate blocks bill removing commanders from military sexual assault decisions In our news wrap Thursday, the Senate blocked a bipartisan bill that would have removed commanders from making decisions about prosecuting sexual assault cases. Meanwhile, at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, the most senior military member ever to face trial…