Marking 40 Years Since Apollo-Soyuz Mission And The First Handshake In Space
The joint U.S.-Soviet mission was a stepping stone to today's International Space Station.
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PETA Says Undercover SeaWorld Employee Posed As Animal Rights Activist
PETA says one of its supporters in California was actually a SeaWorld "agent" who infiltrated its activist network and tried to "incite illegal ... activity." SeaWorld has suspended the employee.
Marijuana Growers Hit A Snag: Toxic Pesticides
Attempts to regulate chemicals in marijuana production often hit another problem: The plant's wide range of uses sets it apart from many traditional food crops.
How Vandalism And Fear Ended Abortion In Northwest Montana
When Zachary Klundt broke into All Families Healthcare he destroyed the only clinic providing abortions in the Flathead Valley of Montana. More than a year later, the clinic remains closed.
Death Penalty Or Life In Prison? Aurora Shooting Trial Goes To Sentencing Phase
The sentencing phase of the Aurora Theater Shooting trial begins Wednesday. James Holmes, who was found guilty of murder last week, faces either the death penalty or life in prison without parole.
Obama And Stewart Have One Last Dance On 'The Daily Show'
President Obama and host Jon Stewart turned serious during their last appearance together before Stewart leaves The Daily Show next month.
With Pap Tests Less Common, Women May Miss Out On STD Tests
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease. Now that Pap tests for cervical cancer are needed less often, young women may not be getting the recommended annual test for chlamydia.
After Iran Nuclear Deal, U.S. Defense Secretary Reassures Mideast Allies
Defense Secretary Ash Carter is in Saudi Arabia, part of a Middle East swing where he's trying to reassure American allies that their security will not be compromised by the nuclear deal with Iran.
FCC Set To Approve AT&T-DirecTV Merger
The agency's chairman circulated an order to his fellow commissioners to approve the $48.5 billion merger. He said the move would increase competition in the broadband space.
California I-10 Bridge Linking Los Angeles To Phoenix Collapses
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Heather Garcia, the manager of a travel center in Indio, Calif. Brett Kelman, a Palm Springs Desert Sun reporter, also has more on why the bridge collapsed.