In Congress, A Mixed Reaction To Iran Nuclear Deal
World leaders struck a landmark deal Tuesday to curb Iran's nuclear program, and President Obama delivered a statement from the White House.
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Engineering A Shingles Vaccine That Doesn't Wimp Out Over Time
The current vaccine loses its protective value as people get older. A vaccine in the works maintains its strength over time. The biggest challenge may be getting adults to use it.
Waiting To Pick Your Baby's Name Raises The Risk For Medical Mistakes
If parents don't have a name teed up, hospitals often give babies temporary ones, like Babygirl. But those generic names can be dangerously confusing, especially in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Ginsburg: Liberal Justices Make A Point To Speak With One Voice
Being in one opinion is important, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Thursday. "If you want to make sure you're read, you do it together, and you do it short," she said.
The Last Boston 'Snow Farm' Finally Melts
The city dumped cleared snow in unused parking lots this winter, creating piles it called "snow farms." This one was once 75 feet high. It finally became a puddle Tuesday.
Deal Offers Hope To Families Of Americans Imprisoned, Missing In Iran
Those detained include a former Marine, a pastor and a Washington Post reporter. The missing man is a former FBI agent. The U.S. says Iran should "make a humanitarian gesture and bring" them home.
The Latest On Iran Deal: Obama Says Deal Provides New Way Forward
In a speech from the White House, President Obama said that quite simply this deal keeps Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
The Secret History Of Black Baseball Players In Japan
Decades before Jackie Robinson broke American baseball's color line, a long-standing camaraderie between black and Japanese players would shape the future of baseball in Japan.
Looking At The World Through A Teenage Girl's Eyes — On Periscope
We'll interview a group of young female activists today at 1 p.m. ET. You can join in — listen to their comments and ask questions.
Is An Iran Deal Finally At Hand?
International negotiators appear close to a deal limiting Iran's nuclear program. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports from Vienna.