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As acne bacteria develop resistance to antibiotic treatments, doctors turn to zit-fighting viruses.

New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg says that consumers and innovation are the big losers in the patent wars. "Patents have become a toll gate on the road of innovation," he says.

With the election just three weeks away, many voters are still scratching their heads, wondering what exactly the candidates would do to improve the economy. Audience members at Tuesday night's presidential debate could focus on economic topics such as home prices, gasoline, wages, exports and jobs.

Would you pay $25 for one ounce of coffee from beans that traveled an animal's intestinal system? Many people do, and like it, although I'm not so sure. In fact, a whole industry has cropped up around cat poop coffee, which experts say has degraded the taste of the real thing.

Shyamalan's film The Visit has earned more than $25 million so far. It cost $5 million to shoot. We examine why the new movie might be better because it was made on a micro-budget.

As the pandemic retreats and summer travel starts, hotels, airlines and rental car companies are expecting a big jump in business. Travelers also may have to prepare for longer lines, higher prices.

Congregations are figuring out how to safely meet in person now that the COVID-19 vaccine is more widely available. But vaccination remains divisive even as it allows them to come together again.

It's the year of the no-hitter in the MLB. Pitchers are dominating the game and worrying officials about the lack of offensive excitement. How are the experts who train hitters fighting back?

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano about the Flamin' Hot Cheetos controversy and the historical erasure of Mexicans in American food culture.

David Miliband discusses his work on a report presented by the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response to the World Health Organization.

Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein faces new sex abuse and rape charges in Los Angeles. The charges were announced on Monday. Jury selection in his New York begins Tuesday.

A New York jury has convicted former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of rape and committing a criminal sexual act. Weinstein was found not guilty of the most serious charges of predatory sexual assualt.

Milwaukee's last title was 50 years ago; Phoenix has never won. But for now, all eyes are on Giannis Antetokounmpo's left knee.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger about the new and chaotic rule changes approved by the NCAA allowing student athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness.

Republicans won a wave election on Tuesday night, taking control of the Senate and picking up seats in the House as well as key governor's races. Now they set about the task of governing.

To create accountability and transparency, some raw milk producers are coming up with guidelines for testing and safety. But federal agencies say all raw milk is still risky to consume.

One of ranching's most basic materials is in high demand right now, and hay theft is on the rise. The summer's drought has decreased the supply of hay across much of the U.S. It's resulting in higher prices and hay banditry.

Nearly 30 percent of Russian children with disabilities end up in state orphanages, where they can suffer neglect and abuse at understaffed facilities, according to a human rights group.

With control of the Senate up for grabs, Democrats are pinning their hopes on a seat in Georgia. Michelle Nunn, the daughter of former Sen. Sam Nunn is neck-and-neck with Republican David Perdue.

Bloody Marys have been around for ages, but an Iowa man has invented a way to take them to a whole new level: a straw made of meat. They've become a hit at bars, ballparks and stadiums. #America