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Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has fled house arrest despite an around-the-clock presence of security forces. This image is from a video of Chen that was posted Friday on YouTube and elsewhere. "I am now free. But my worries have not ended yet," Chen says.

Blind Chinese Activist Flees House Arrest

Chen Guangcheng is one of China's best-known activists for his fight against forced abortions. Security forces had been stationed outside his house for 18 months, but he managed to escape. His exact whereabouts are unknown, but supporters say he's safe.

The chia plant is "a petite nutrient-packed powerhouse" writes Wayne Coates. There is evidence that the Aztecs used the seeds as early as 3,500 B.C.

Chewing Chia Packs A Superfood Punch

You might know them best in pet form, but the tiny little seeds have moved beyond their terra cotta figurines to become an increasingly popular health food. Wayne Coates writes about the benefits of chia seed in Chia: The Complete Guide to the Ultimate Superfood.

Occupy Wall Street protesters clash with police at Manhattan's Zuccotti Park after New York police officers ordered them to leave their longtime encampment.

New York Police Clear Occupy Wall Street Protesters From Park

The judge issued a temporary restraining order allowing protesters to return to New York City's Zuccotti Park ahead of a hearing later this morning. Mayor Michael Bloomberg had said in a statement that protesters would be allowed to return once the park was cleaned — but that they would not be permitted to set up a camp.

Dead Pitches: The Curse Of The Christmas Tree Bugs

Some stories don't make it past Weekend Edition's editorial meeting, but others are worth a second look. Before hitting air, producer Ollie Dearden brought his holiday horror story to an entomologist.

23andMe is now allowed to market tests that assess genetic risks for 10 health conditions, including Parkinson's and late-onset Alzheimer's diseases.

FDA Approves Marketing Of Consumer Genetic Tests For Some Conditions

The company 23andMe is now allowed to market tests that assess genetic risks for 10 health conditions, including Parkinson's and late-onset Alzheimer's diseases.

A new study finds that being overweight may decrease a person's life span.

Carrying Some Extra Pounds May Not Be Good After All

A new study finds that people who are overweight, but not obese, have shorter life spans. It's the opposite of a 2013 study that got a lot of attention by finding a few pounds might be good for you.

"He's off the exchange but will sell you a plan anyway."

Insurers Leaving An Exchange May Still Sell Individual Plans

Some insurers continue to sell coverage to individuals on the open market even after deciding to exit the health law's marketplaces.

A shop owner waits for customers in a market in the resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Over the past nine months, tourism has plummeted in the country after a series of deadly attacks.

People Aren't Coming To See The Pyramids Or Snorkel In The Red Sea

The crash last week of an EgyptAir passenger plane flying from Paris to Cairo is not likely to help Egypt's battered tourism industry.

<a href="http://apps.npr.org/life-after-death/"><strong>INTERACTIVE: Life After Death</strong> </a>Learn about how one small village in Liberia is recovering from Ebola.

Go Behind The Scenes With The Producer Who Made 'Life After Death'

An NPR team visited the Liberian village of Barkedu to capture the sights and sounds of life after Ebola. They found sorrow, hunger ... and a sense of hope.

Wrapping Up Week One Of Romney-Ryan

Last week, Mitt Romney announced that he had selected Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate. NPR's Ari Shapiro has been covering the pair for a week now, and he joins Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon talks with him about the past week of campaigning for the new pair.

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