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An image from a report by the State Water Board shows the area of the headwaters of Strawberry Creek in the San Bernardino National Forest. The board says Nestle lacks the permits it needs to extract all of the water it's been taking from the area.

California Says Nestle Lacks Permits To Extract Millions Of Gallons Of Water

California regulators say Nestle lacks the legal permits for millions of gallons of water it extracts from the San Bernardino National Forest and sells under the Arrowhead brand.

Patton Oswalt: Falling In Love Again Was Like 'Getting Hit By Lightning Twice'

After the sudden death of his first wife in April 2016, Oswalt felt his life slipping away. But over the past year, things took a turn. Originally broadcast Nov. 27, 2017.

Throughout the U.S., minors are generally required to have permission from a parent or legal guardian before they can receive most medical treatment. However, each state has established a number of exceptions.

Why Some Teen Moms Can't Get The Pain Relief They Choose In Childbirth

In more than a dozen U.S. states, laws prohibit pregnant teens from getting epidural anesthesia during labor, or even some kinds of prenatal treatment, without a parent's consent.

Making ice wine requires the grape to be picked and pressed at below-freezing temperatures, like in this vineyard in southern Germany. So, only a few places in the world — mainly Canada and Germany — produce it. But now, vineyards in frigid parts of the U.S., are making their own ice wine, giving Americans a chance to buy domestically produced bottles.

New York Vineyard Takes A Risk On Ice Wine For A Sweet Reward

Most of the ice wine in the Unites States comes from Canada and Germany. But now, American wineries in places like upstate New York and Michigan are also starting to produce some of their own.

Dr. Scott Gottlieb is head of the Food and Drug Administration. Federal investigators reviewed 30 of 1,557 food recalls between 2012 and 2015. They found that the FDA did not always evaluate food-borne hazards fast enough or ensure that companies initiated recalls promptly.

FDA Takes Too Long To Recall Tainted Food, Federal Investigators Say

The inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services raised significant concerns regarding the Food and Drug Administration's removal of tainted food from store shelves.

President Trump walks to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Dec. 21, a day after signing the Republican tax bill.

Trump Accomplished A Lot In 2017, But At What Cost?

Despite being an unconventional GOP candidate, President Trump has largely delivered on a conservative agenda. The Republican tax bill was a particularly noteworthy win.

Fear Of Needles May Chip Away At Vaccination Rates

Public health officials worry about the number of parents who aren't getting children vaccinated. A study suggests that getting multiple shots while in preschool contributes to vaccine fear.

Power Outage At Disneyland Shuts Down Several Attractions

Those stuck on the "It's a small world" ride were very unlucky. A generator kicked in and the ride's notoriously grating music played for 30 minutes. Power was restored to the park a short time later.

The smaller the bubble in that glass of champagne, the higher the pitch — and the price.

Size (And Sound) Matters When It Comes To Bubbles In Your Sparkling Wine

Scientists at the University of Texas listened to the bubbles in a champagne and a sparkling wine and found that the more expensive product had smaller, busier bubbles.

Pedestrians walk along Michigan Avenue in Chicago this week. Bitter cold is hitting much of the Northern half of the U.S., with temperatures dipping into the single digits and below zero. The extremely frigid weather is expected to last for days.

Cold Much? Here Are Tips From NPR's Northern Stations

Merino wool gets a big shout-out; so do flannel-lined pants. Warming up the car is a good idea — but stay in the car in Eau Claire, Wis., or you'll face a steep fine.

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