Muhammad Ali Is Reportedly In Serious Condition At Arizona Hospital
The boxing legend's treatment could be complicated by symptoms of Parkinson's, the debilitating disease from which he's suffered for more than 30 years.
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Push To Crack Down On Drug That Killed Prince Echoes Fight From 1980s
A proposal by New Hampshire Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte to increase criminal penalties for possessing fentanyl is drawing the ire of advocates, who want to treat drug use as a public health problem.
Small Florida City In Deep Financial Trouble
Things have gotten so bad in the small Florida city of Opa-locka that the state has taken over its finances and city leaders are the subject of two corruption investigations.
Federal Jury Finds Three Somali-Americans Guilty Of Consipiring To Join ISIS
A federal jury in Minneapolis has convicted three young Somali-Americans of planning to join ISIS and fighting for them overseas. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Dina Temple-Raston about the case.
3 In Minnesota Found Guilty Of Conspiring To Commit Murder Overseas
All of the men are Somali-Americans who are in their early 20s; they now face maximum sentences of life in prison.
Tea, Pride, Mystery: For One Family That Fled The Nazis, A Tin Canister Held It All
Last month, we reported on a mug that hid jewelry from Nazi eyes. Now a family shares their own story of a tea canister carried from Poland to Siberia to America — with the possibility of gold inside.
U.S. Women's Soccer Team Cannot Go On Strike, Court Rules
The federal ruling removes the possibility that the American women might refuse to play in this summer's Rio Olympics as part of the maneuvering over their union contract.
For A Cordial Supreme Court, Keep The Food And Wine Coming
When court is in session, most justices lunch together — but absolutely no talking about cases. Wine, however, is not unwelcome at some of their gatherings.
The Search For Tastier Supermarket Tomatoes: A Tale In 3 Acts
Supermarket tomatoes have a terrible reputation. But the industry is evolving. More than half of supermarket tomatoes now are grown in greenhouses or "shade houses," and flavor is improving.
Army's Smart Earplug Damps Explosive Noise, But Can Enhance Whispers
Many combatants return from the battlefield with hearing loss. The U.S. Army has begun deploying a "smart earplug" system that can protect hearing without blocking crucial sounds.