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Shell neurons (green) project to the breathing center and core neurons (red) project to the pain/emotion center. Brain scientists have found the two are linked, shedding new light on opioid overdoses

A brain circuit linking pain and breathing may offer a path to prevent opioid deaths

Opioids can kill because they reduce breathing along with pain. Now brain scientists have made a discovery that could lead to potent pain drugs that don't affect breathing.

A handful of visitors tour the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Christ, in the biblical West Bank city of Bethlehem, on Dec. 15.

For a second Christmas, the Holy Land is closed to pilgrims because of COVID

A Palestinian who gives tours of Bethlehem, and the different meanings it holds for different people, reflects on another subdued Christmas in the West Bank city.

The best movies and TV of 2021, picked by NPR critics

This past year was a tumultuous one for both the film and TV industries. With that in mind, here's our critics' guide to all the movies and television shows they loved this year.

The degenerative brain condition CTE can be diagnosed only through autopsy. But there's a quiet population of everyday people afraid they have it — and they're turning to dubious treatments.

Everyday people fear they have CTE. A dubious market has sprung up to treat them

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) goes far beyond the NFL. Everyday men and women worry they have the fatal disease, and they've turned to questionable brain products for help.

Holiday decorations outside the office of Rep. Conor Lamb, D-Pa. Members of Congress compete with each other for the best displays.

Lies, betrayal and competition on the Hill as lawmakers deck the halls of Congress

The second floor of the Longworth congressional office building is taking holiday decorations to a whole new level.

Volunteers and community members attend the WPKY toy drive in Princeton, Ky.

For kids who survived tornadoes, Santa comes 'a little bit differently' this year

Holiday gift donations have poured in from across the country for children who survived the tornadoes in western Kentucky.

As It Was: Port Orford Elaborately Celebrates 1880 Fourth of July

The morning of July 4, 1880, opened fair and pleasant at Port Orford, Ore., with many celebrants arriving early to take part in Independence Day…

A Lufthansa flight arrives at Miami International Airport last month. The German airline, along with United and Delta, reported canceling dozens of Christmas Eve departures as illnesses tied to the omicron variant of COVID-19 take a toll on flight crew.

Some Christmas travelers face canceled flights as the omicron surge hits airlines

In a preemptive move, United, Delta and others canceled dozens of flights scheduled for Friday. They say the omicron spike has left them with staffing shortages.

Clackamas Community College nursing student Nina Tan draws up doses at a pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinic held at Clackamas Town Center, Nov. 10, 2021, in Happy Valley, Ore. On Dec. 17, 2021, Oregon's governor and leading state officials issued a plea to residents to get vaccinated or seek boosters ahead of an expected surge in infections.

Oregon takes steps to deal with looming omicron surge

To deal with the looming omicron surge, Oregon takes several steps, including the addition of three new high-volume vaccination and booster sites to the six currently operating.

Snow makes for tricky driving on I-84 west outside La Grande, Oregon, earlier this month. A shortage of snow plow drivers could mean delays on roadways as the forecast calls for snow over the holidays. Officials are urging people to drive with extra caution and be prepared with chains and traction tires.

ODOT asks travelers to be patient and use caution this holiday season

Severe winter weather in the mountain passes and lower elevations combined with staffing shortages at the state’s transportation department could pose problems for travelers.

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