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Dr. Joel Funari performs some 300 tooth extractions annually at his private practice in Devon, Pa.. He's part of a group of dentists reassessing opioid prescribing guidelines in the state.

Dentists Work To Ease Patients' Pain With Fewer Opioids

After minor surgeries, many dentists used to reflexively prescribe quick-acting opioids to relieve a patient's pain. Now they're learning to counsel patients about better, less addictive alternatives.

Police talk to a woman at the scene where a vehicle slammed into a crowd and other vehicles, causing multiple injuries during the Krewe of Endymion parade in New Orleans on Saturday.

'Highly Intoxicated' Driver Plows Into Mardi Gras Crowd, Injuring At Least 28

An apparent drunk driver careened into spectators at one of Mardi Gras' biggest parades Saturday. "We are grateful that none of the injuries appear to be life-threatening," New Orleans' mayor said.

Members of Alpha Phi Omega handle the world's largest Texas flag before University of Texas football games. Like the flag, it's a big deal.

NPR News Nuggets: A Plea To Texans, Eat Your Veggies & Chris Christie's Next Move

Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.

Foxygen is Sam France (left) and Jonathan Rado; the duo's latest album is called <em>Hang</em>.

On Its Latest Album, Foxygen Keeps A California State Of Mind

The duo discusses its nonlinear approach to songwriting and arrangement, and how tales of Hollywood scandal and murder inspired its newest project, Hang.

Host Jimmy Kimmel during his opening monologue at the 89th Annual Academy Awards.

Oscars 2017: Follow Our Live Coverage With Pop Culture Happy Hour

NPR's team of pop-culture commentators is live-blogging tonight's Academy Awards. Watch along.

In A Dramatic Finish, 'Moonlight' Takes Best Picture At The 2017 Oscars

After a shocking end-of-night flub, Moonlight won Best Picture, but not before an incorrect announcement awarded the honor to La La Land.

Tourists take pictures in front of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia church. The city of 1.6 million gets more than 30 million tourists a year.

For Barcelona, Tourism Boom Comes At High Cost

Many complain their magnificent city is being ruined by tourism. Some 30 million visitors arrive every year, bringing much-needed revenue — but crowding out longtime residents and businesses.

Local News: MD House Approves 'Less Testing, More Learning' Act

WEAA's Julius White has the local news.Maryland Representatives Ben Cardin and Elijah Cummings comment on Trump’s congressional address. The Maryland…

Activists protest at the headquarters of the Philippine National Police, condemning the government's war on drugs and holding placards showing murdered South Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo. The South Korean businessman was allegedly kidnapped by Philippine policemen under the guise of a raid on illegal drugs and murdered at the national police headquarters in Manila, authorities said.

A Foreign Businessman's Murder Pauses Philippine Drug War, But For How Long?

President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs has led to 7,500 deaths. But after a Korean businessman was killed, Duterte ordered the national police to stand down from their leading role in the drug war.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella granted partial clemency to former CIA officer Sabrina De Sousa, who was convicted in absentia of taking part in a 2003 kidnapping in Milan as part of a CIA detention and interrogation program.

Ex-CIA Officer In Rendition Case Is Released After Italy Grants Partial Clemency

Sabrina De Sousa is one of 26 Americans convicted in absentia by an Italian court over the 2003 kidnapping of a Muslim cleric. She has been released from custody in Portugal.

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