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More than one million customers were still without power, so classes were canceled and traffic was chaotic. The power company said half of those customers...

It's a major step forward on a key portion of last year's nuclear deal with Iran, and is seen as a test case on doing business with that country. The planes...

Crisol and Grupo Quetzal award six women for work in uplifting Stamford community.

President Obama and former presidents are in Austin to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The research gives a glimmer of hope about the health of aging populations. But both studies were conducted in Western Europe and may not reflect trends in the...

Evan Mandery's A Wild Justice is an account of the legal battles that led to the U.S. Supreme Court striking down capital punishment, then reversing course...

If you listen closely to giggles, guffaws, and polite chuckles, you can discern a huge amount of information about people and their relationships with each...

Austrian news reports say a stately villa in Vienna serves as a sophisticated listening post that spies on the city's residents. But the U.S. and Austrian...

As Congress gets closer to passing an overhaul of the federal criminal justice system, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, about how the...

April 14, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Most young children who are extra choosy about what they'll eat eventually outgrow the habit. But research finds that in extreme cases, the pickiness may be...

A woman will likely be on the $10 bill by 2020, but which one? The U.S. Treasury held a forum in Seneca Falls, N.Y., Monday to get the public's input.

When politicians rise to the occasion during natural disasters, they're heroes. When they don't, it's hard for them to recover.

After years of cooking and eating the same pumpkin pies, stuffing and green bean casseroles, you might be in a Thanksgiving slump. Veteran restaurant critic...

In addition to the reporting by Connecticut Public Radio that appears below, Connecticut Public Television has produced two video series that focus on...

How can we respect these horses and keep them wild while protecting the islands?

The Resorts Casino in New York City told Katrina Bookman that she did not win $43 million because of a machine malfunction. The state gaming commission backed...

The world of classical performing arts is brought to the comfort of your living room.

Robert Siegel talks with Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei of the National Salvation Front, a main opposition group, about why he's urging Egyptians to vote no in the...

Elisa witnesses strange phenomena in the woods where a young boy went missing.

Home health care workers are in demand across the country, and in Nevada caregivers are heading to the state capital to demand a raise. One of them is someone...

Sailing ships re-enacted the victory over the British 200 ago during the War of 1812. The Port Clinton News Herald says the 2013 battle turned out the same,...

The three Syrian children, aged 5 and 6, were near death from dehydration when they were discovered by police in the back of a minivan on Saturday.

A former pool hall and bar that was the scene of a mass shooting last October has taken on a new role saving lives as an emergency warming center in Lewiston

Manufacturers are not required to tell the Food and Drug Administration about safety issues with cosmetics or hair and skin care products. That can leave...

Supporters say making public agencies dim outdoor lights will prevent disturbing wildlife and preserve Maine's dark night skies.

That's the way some groups hope to change the lot of women in India, who face some of the world's highest rates of sexual violence and domestic abuse.

Bloomfield Public Schools is a public school district in Connecticut. They serve 2150 students across 8 schools, and its teachers have had 267 projects funded...

Donald Trump's transition team made the announcement Tuesday. Lighthizer was deputy trade representative under Ronald Reagan, and is seen by many as a longtime...

Whatever happened to a wealthy private astronaut's plan to save the Hubble Space Telescope? NPR has obtained internal NASA emails that reveal concerns about...

Big insurance companies have pulled back from California, forcing thousands to turn to insurers of last resort. Fire victims say the limited policies will make...

Police interrogate Ellie and Henry; Sutherland deals with the aftermath of the sinkhole.

The term "shark attack" is under attack by the leading society of shark researchers. They're calling on the media to stop labeling any sort of interaction with...

When her grandson was looking at the World Cup schedule, he noticed that her July Fourth shirt is the Panamanian flag, the BBC reports. She plans to continue...

Scientists have created addiction-resistant mice by altering the reward system in their brains. The findings shed light on the biochemistry of addiction.

The U.S. debt is close to the highest it's ever been as a share of the Gross Domestic Product. Should we be concerned? The Indicator spoke to a debt dove and a...

Trans women in Colorado prisons will now be allowed to stay in separate housing units, according to a legal settlement aimed at making conditions safer for...

Nearly 2,000 new top-level Internet domains are becoming available. Which are the most popular so far? And what will become of .com?

John Bracey, a founding member of the UMass Afro-American Studies Department, spent five decades teaching African and African-American history.

Ordinary family life provides all the tension and attraction in Ann Patchett's new book. The story of two families and a fateful party that upends both, it...

The 5-year-old girls debuts an art show at the University of Bath in the U.K. this month. It's called: My Kid Could've Done That! In it, 15 contemporary...

The Taliban confirmed the death of Jalaluddin Haqqani for the first time Tuesday. Haqqani was a former U.S. ally turned creator of the Afghan military network.

Bhutan's Gross National Happiness index has gained currency at home and abroad since in recent years, but the new premier signals there are more pressing...

The $305 billion highway bill funds transportation infrastructure projects. But it also offers wins and losses for unrelated businesses. The Export-Import Bank...

The children of sex workers rarely see doctors and are often living in brothels. Their deaths frequently go unnoticed and undocumented.

New York officials say tests found high levels of vitamin E in cannabis vaping products used by people who developed lung damage. But it's only one of many...

A speech in Ukraine's Parliament sparked violence Tuesday after other lawmakers took exception to a Communist leader's speech that criticized the government...

A father shares life lessons and dad jokes with his daughter

Mellencamp had big hits in the '80s, including "Jack and Diane" and "Small Town." He performed "Pink Houses" for Obama's inaugural concert. Mellencamp joins us...

Aside from hearings, no action is expected this week as Congress considers President Obama's call for authorization of military strikes against Syria. Far more...

Producer and star Sean "Diddy" Combs, who has been accused by multiple people of sexual misconduct, was arrested on Tuesday in Manhattan.

The blaze at a complex that housed the elderly quickly engulfed much of the building. Investigators were having a hard time searching for victims because water...

NPR's Scott Simon talks with the ACLU's Ben Wizner about what the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could mean for press freedoms.

Boeing's board of directors is recommending changes to safety protocols after two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people. The changes come as Boeing settles...

Kim Davis, a clerk in Rowan County, has said that issuing the licenses would violate her Christian faith. A federal judge says she must begin issuing licenses.

The box spring full of cash was discovered during an investigation linked to a massive pyramid scheme. U.S. agents arrested a Brazilian man on a charge of...

The Irish singer recorded her debut at 18, so it makes sense that it would chronicle youthful uncertainty. Throughout the album, her songs command attention by...

In India's legislative elections that ended in June, Kashmiris turned out to vote in unprecedented numbers. But who they voted for tells you about the mood in...

In a surprising shakeup, General Electric fired its CEO John Flannery after a little more than a year on the job. His ouster is more evidence of the mounting...

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford health researcher, is in line to lead the National Institutes of Health. Early in the pandemic he argued against lockdowns and...

"A new era of American national security in space begins today," the vice president said at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Nickelodeon's megahit show SpongeBob SquarePants made its TV debut on May 1, 1999. Fans of the cartoon span generations and the animated series has become a...

In May, we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! The Month was formerly known as Asian American and Pacific Islander...

New regulations on how female soldiers may wear their hair have drawn criticism, particularly from African-American women.

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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with The Washington Post's Pamela Constable about what is known about the people who carried out the suicide bombings in Sri Lanka last...

Israel's recent military operation in the Gaza Strip and subsequent blockade were meant to weaken the militant group Hamas. But Hamas' rule over the coastal...

Matthew and William meet uncertainty. Vera plays a cruel game. Daisy faces a severe test.

The term "hair loss" has been googled a lot during this pandemic. What's going on?

Imagine that imaginary friends were real. Now imagine that IF director John Krasinski and star Ryan Reynolds convinced A-list pals to voice them.

An orchard recovers from a fire, and a small farm focuses on culturally relevant foods.

In a video recorded in Bristol, two officers appear to mistake Judah Adunbi, 63, for a suspect. In fact, Adunbi, a black man, has served to bolster police...

A baby is abandoned in a dustbin. The team battle an unexpected diphtheria outbreak.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict includes a shadow war in which Israel turns to Palestinian informants to gather intelligence. Palestinian Abed Hamed el-Rajoub...

The Trump administration is undoing Obama-era guidance to schools on affirmative action. And, an update on last month's shooting of an unarmed black teenager...

President Obama meets with officials from six Persian Gulf countries at Camp David to reassure them about the emerging nuclear deal with Iran.

Connecticut has a primary on Tuesday, Aug. 13, open to voters in the Democratic and Republican parties. Here's what to know about registration, voting and the...

Federal investigators continue to make arrests into the insurrection at the Capitol months after the siege.

Humor is both a creative and a cognitive process, says Bob Mankoff, who has contributed cartoons to The New Yorker since 1977. Originally broadcast March 24,...

NSA leaker Edward Snowden has argued that revealing truth absolves him prosecution. U.S. officials disagreed, saying Snowden has done a disservice to the...

A cilantro shortage has lead to a spike in price for the herb - and that is making tacos more expensive in Mexico.

A Census Bureau official privately discussed the citizenship question issue with Thomas Hofeller, who plaintiffs in census lawsuits argue drove the Trump...

Top executives for the gun rights nonprofit were accused of using millions in NRA donations for private luxuries. A jury found former CEO Wayne LaPierre liable...

President Trump broke tradition by meeting alone with Vladimir Putin for more than two hours. Former ambassador Nancy McEldowney explains normal diplomatic...

After decades out of the public eye, Steve Perry, the former Journey frontman, has a new solo album out.

The Stokes family in Waikato, New Zealand, created a garage band after Ryan Stokes taught his mother and father how to play instruments during the pandemic.

Mexico has sworn in a new president. He is a leftist, populist who promises to live modestly and tackle corruption.

People along the Gulf coast are preparing for what's expected to be Francine on Wednesday. The storm is moving towards Louisiana but will bring rain and wind...

Fossil fuel emissions have increased steadily for almost two centuries. Now, the world may soon reach an important turning point for climate change.

The United Methodist Church is holding its first General Conference since the pandemic and will consider whether to change policies on several LGBTQ issues.

Nicolas Sarkozy, who served as president from 2007 to 2012, was convicted of bribery and influence peddling. He was sentenced to three years in prison, with...

The captain and engineer from the U.S.-flagged C-Retriever, a 222-foot offshore resupply, were abducted on Oct. 23 when gunman boarded the vessel.

All 379 occupants of the Japan Airlines plane escaped safely after colliding with a Japan coast guard aircraft carrying earthquake relief supplies. Five coast...

New Haven officials are celebrating new restrictions on smoke shops in the city. They say smoke shops promote tobacco usage among youth and are linked to...

Advocates say closing Head Start would have a detrimental impact on children and force scores of parents to leave the workforce

USIS, which processes thousands of background checks a year for the U.S., is being investigated for "systemic failure" to adequately vet employees and...

Pati sets out into the Sea of Cortez to reel in then grill the catch-of-the-day.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra salutes its Scottish baritone saxophonist and elder statesman with a program of his favorite Ellingtonia and a new...