'Wildlife,' Indeed: Police Chuckle As Costumed Pranksters Preen For Park Camera
Trail cameras were set up to catch sight of a mountain lion; they turned up another variety of wild activity.
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Justice Department Announces New Package Of Federal Prison Reforms
Justice Department officials announced a package of federal prison reforms intended to better prepare inmates for a safe return to their communities.
Trump's 'Interventionist Approach' To Economic Policy Presents Consequences
In light of Trump's deal with Carrier to keep jobs in the U.S., NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Edward Alden, senior fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations and author of Failure to Adjust: How Americans Got Left Behind in the Global Economy, about the consequences of federal government intervention in the private sector.
Glowing Human Cells May Shed Light On Sickness And Health
Researchers who developed a collection of human stem cells with glowing internal structures have begun sharing them with colleagues. The glow reveals the secret workings of cells.
Deal Promises Help For Soldiers Ordered To Repay Enlistment Bonuses
The compromise is part of a mammoth new defense spending authorization bill that's slated for a vote by the end of next week.
It's Never Too Late To Quit Smoking, Even In Your 60s
It's true that the earlier a smoker quits the better, but even people who quit in their 60s lowered their risk of death compared to those who kept puffing away.
Trump Taps Billionaire Investor Wilbur Ross For Commerce Secretary
Wilbur Ross Jr. is a donor and longtime associate of Trump's. Ross has grown rich by buying troubled companies and restructuring them with layoffs and budget cuts.
Nancy Pelosi Re-Elected As House's Top Democrat
House Democrats held leadership elections Wednesday. Nancy Pelosi was re-elected despite facing an unexpected challenge from Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan. David Greene speaks with NPR's Susan Davis.
At Least 5 Reportedly Killed As Strong Storms, Including Tornadoes, Hit Southeast
Four children were critically wounded in Alabama by a tornado and severe thunderstorms, the National Weather Service says. Tornadoes were also reported in Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana.
Supreme Court To Consider How Long Immigrants May Be Detained Without Bond Hearing
The legal issue before the court tests whether people who are detained for more than six months have a right to a bond hearing. This involves permanent U.S. residents or people seeking asylum.