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Even with the three-week shelf life in the U.S., plenty of milk goes to waste here.

Why You Shouldn't Take Your Milk's 3-Week Shelf Life For Granted

What's the secret to long-lasting milk? A complex system of refrigeration called the cold chain. But in some parts of developing countries, the chain doesn't exist, leaving a lot of milk to spoil.

#NPRreads: Decision-Making, And China's Corporate Culture Shock

Also this week: Two years after her husband choked to death, a producer for Morning Edition relates a journey of heartbreak and humor.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks as Jeb Bush listens during the first Republican presidential debate in Cleveland.

Jeb Bush Is Suddenly Attacking Trump. Here's Why That Matters

Facing a drop in polls and on the defensive, the former Florida governor is trying to find his swagger by attacking Trump. But it's an uncomfortable position for the nonconfrontational Bush.

To keep cool on a hot day, Tzipora Baranas joins scores of other children in a Jerusalem fountain. She is fully clothed, in accordance with her family's religious beliefs.

Ultra-Orthodox In Israel: Keeping Cool While Keeping Customs

Even in this month's 90-degree heat, ultra-Orthodox Jews stay loyal to their traditional attire: heavy, long skirts for women and dark suits and fedoras for men. Air conditioning helps.

Experts Say Facebook's Latest Attempt To Stop Fake News Isn't Foolproof

Facebook says it has an edge in fighting back against influence campaigns like the one Russia waged against the U.S. in 2016. The company says it requires users' real names, but an NPR reporter tested it and signed up for an account under a fake name in about 1 minute. Experts say that feature is not a silver bullet.

'Washington Post' Exposure Of Sting Operation Shows Power Of Fact-Based Reporting

According to The Washington Post, a woman approached the paper with a dramatic and fake story about U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore appears to be part of a sting operation. She was later seen entering the office of Project Veritas, an outfit that produces videos designed to discredit mainstream media outlets as well as left-leaning activist groups.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Friday that Republicans had the votes to pass a sweeping overhaul of the country's tax code. The measure passed early Saturday morning.

Senate Republicans Pass Massive Tax Overhaul

If the GOP can reconcile differences in the tax bills passed by the House and Senate, President Trump could have his wish for signing the $1.4 trillion tax overhaul into law by Christmas.

What Kind Of Due Process Are Those Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Entitled To?

As the #MeToo movement unfolds, questions are being raised about what due process those accused of sexual misconduct are entitled to. NPR's Michel Martin explores the topic with constitutional law professor Elizabeth Price Foley.

Rahul Gandhi (center), the new president of the Indian National Congress, waves while being garlanded during a political rally at Chilloda village on Nov. 11. Gandhi takes over the party leadership this week from his mother, Sonia Gandhi, who steps down after nearly two decades as the head of the party the Nehru-Gandhi family has dominated for 70 years.

As A New Gandhi Takes Over, Can India's Opposition Find Its Footing Again?

Rahul Gandhi, the 47-year-old scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family, takes over the Congress party from his mother. Will the generational shift signal a change in fortune for the lackluster opposition?

Country-of-origin labels — like this one, on a package of steak at a grocery store in Lincoln, Neb. — tell consumers where their meat comes from.

Was That Steak Raised In The USA? Soon, It'll Be Hard To Know

Congress looks set to repeal requirements for country-of-origin labels on packages of meat at the grocery store. The labels declare where an animal was born, raised and slaughtered.

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