For teens, 50 mile march to honor King became a deeper journey
Spirits were high, even as tired ankles protested the last of 50 punishing miles that began Sunday in Dundee, Miss. and ended Tuesday in Memphis. Six youths, ranging in age from 14 to 19, walked along Mississippi Highway 61, some chattering and waving…
An election so normal it’s a benchmark
In a region long known for populism and polarization, 2018 will be a critical year for Latin America. Its people, who spend more internet time on social media than those in any other region, feel more empowered than ever. The year’s first election, h…
Why this Thai businessman was named a ‘biodiversity hero’
Now and again you can find Nonn Panitvong floating facedown in rivers and lakes. Peering intently into the murky waters through his snorkeling mask, the Thai taxonomist is there to observe the behaviors of various freshwater fish species.
How A Guatemalan Village’s Fortunes Rose And Fell With U.S. Migration And Deportation
Hundreds of people left San Jose Calderas for work opportunities in the U.S. They sent back money that helped the village prosper. Things changed when many of them were deported and had to come back.
Advice To Parachuting Docs: Think Before You Jump Into Poor Countries
There can be unintended consequences when doctors and med students volunteer to improve local health care. A new position paper offers up ethical guidance.
France’s wolves are back. Now, can it protect its farmers?
An icy rain whips through Benoît Gille’s wild gray hair as he rounds up his herd of 400 sheep with his wife, Ghislaine. Mud clinging to their boots, the couple pour hay into several troughs in fields tucked among the rolling green hills of the Vosges …
Suffering From Nature Deficit Disorder? Try Forest Bathing
Positive scientific results aside, the idea of shinrin-yoku shouldn’t be surprising: Who hasn’t felt an inner sense of well-being when walking along a forest trail? asks commentator Marcelo Gleiser.
Impact Of China’s New Tariffs Could Be ‘Huge’ On U.S. Soybean Farmers
Grant Kimberly of the Iowa Soybean Association tells NPR that if long term, the effect of China’s proposed tariffs on U.S. soybeans could be “devastating” to American soybean producers.
Fifty years after King, Atlantans see a dream still deferred
Here at Stoney’s Barbershop on Atlanta’s historic Edgewood Ave., Zeus Daniel, a soldier turned master barber, is carefully trimming neck lines as a Jay-Z tune spins low on the speakers and fellow barbers use strop-sharpened razors to pattern crisp bear…
China Announces New Retaliatory Tariffs
China announced new tariffs on U.S. products in response to U.S. tariffs on Chinese products.
Leaders Of Iran, Turkey And Russia Meet In Summit Over Syria
Leaders of Iran, Turkey and Russia have been meeting in Ankara to discuss the ongoing war in Syria.
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