Feb 10th, 2010 · People who intentionally injure their skin often say it helps relieve tension. The behavior is usually not life-threatening, but it has frequently been confused with a suicide attempt. To avoid potentially harmful misdiagnoses and treatments, the new draft of the book of mental disorders categorizes the behavior as a disorder.
Jan 30th, 2010 · Abortion rights groups are relieved and anti-abortion activists feel cheated. Both sides in the debate are reacting to Friday's murder conviction in the death of Dr. George Tiller. Scott Roeder is facing a life sentence for killing Tiller, one of the few doctors in the U.S. to perform abortions late in pregnancy. Guest host Audie Cornish talks with NPR's Kathy Lohr, who's been covering the trial.
Jan 17th, 2010 · Survivors of the devastating earthquake in Haiti are still hanging on, waiting for food, water, and shelter from around the world. It's making its way in — and more aid supplies are expected to flow through Sunday. One Argentine soldier says he's relieved aid is flowing, but it's still not enough.
Jan 14th, 2010 · Relieving pain immediately after traumatic injuries may help protect people from later developing post-traumatic stress disorder.
Nov 10th, 2009 · Here's another end-of-the-decade question that we sent out to a varied list of people in the arts, music and entertainment communities. Our big question: What makes you feel relieved, content or excited about the current state of music?
Nov 9th, 2009 · Tom Blanton, director of the National Security Archive, talks to host Melissa Block about the release of secret documents concerning the Berlin Wall. He says that neither Margaret Thatcher, Lech Walesa nor the George H.W. Bush administration wanted it to come down, while the Soviets and the Czechs were thinking of tearing it down themselves to relieve the refugee problem.
Oct 11th, 2009 · President Obama was the keynote speaker Saturday night at the annual dinner of the Human Rights Campaign, one of the country's best known gay rights organizations. The president embraced the goals of the group, but admitted he had yet to tackle the toughest items on its agenda. The president was introduced at the event as the newest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, an honor announced just the day before and a subject of raging controversy ever since. Host Liane Hansen talks to NPR's Ron Elving about the political implications of President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize award and what's coming up on Capitol Hill.
Oct 11th, 2009 · President Obama was the keynote speaker Saturday night at the annual dinner of the Human Rights Campaign, one of the country's best known gay rights organizations. The president embraced the goals of the group, but admitted he had yet to tackle the toughest items on its agenda. The president was introduced at the event as the newest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, an honor announced just the day before and a subject of raging controversy ever since. Host Liane Hansen talks to NPR's Ron Elving about the political implications of President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize award and what's coming up on Capitol Hill.