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Though forecasters have scaled back from earlier ominous predictions, it's still going to be a mess in much of western Washington State today.

A German regional court effectively banned circumcision this summer after ruling that the ancient practice amounts to assault. That fueled accusations of religious intolerance in a country still haunted by its Nazi past. Now lawmakers are pushing through a bill to make circumcision legal.

By Michelle Blisshttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/whqr/local-whqr-984210.mp3Wilmington, NC – As Hurricane Irene recovery continues,…

The public health gurus are using weddings as teachable moments for disaster preparedness. Plan ahead, prepare an emergency kit, and stay informed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises. But that's just the beginning.

Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos face Tom Brady and the Boston Patriots; will angels on high find it hard to choose? Also, an NFL wide receiver is cut for drugs, selling, not using. Plus, Barry Bonds will have to spend a month in his mansion under house arrest. ESPN's Howard Bryant talks with host Scott Simon about the week in sports.

The Grand Canyon's rafting season is ending, after giving thousands of visitors one-of-a-kind memories. The guides that take them downriver are like larger-than-life superheroes. And that can be hard to walk away from.

Most fantasy baseball books have no plot, no dialogue, no women — which is just fine with Tony Horwitz. But when Horwitz wants a little story with his stats, he picks up Fantasyland, by Sam Walker.

The number of kids with dangerous levels of lead in their blood hasn't declined much in the past decade, as the government has remained focused on managing lead-based paint. Now researchers argue that more attention to contaminated soil is needed to prevent lead poisoning.

Things I learned over the course of two very busy days in New York, including why you shouldn't believe every rumor you hear in a 9th Avenue saloon.

Self-described "fermentation revivalist" Sandor Katz says "the creative space" between fresh and rotten is the root of most of humanity's prized delicacies. His new book, The Art of Fermentation, explores the ancient culinary art form.