Scientists Discover Evidence Of A 435,000-Year-Old Murder
Scientists say it's not just a murder from another era, but also part of one of the earliest mass graves.
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Foreign Policy Experts Weigh In On U.S. Strategy Against The Islamic State
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with White House spokesman Josh Earnest about the current U.S. strategy in Iraq and Syria. He also interviews foreign policy experts who say that policy needs review.
CDC Investigates Live Anthrax Shipments
The chief disease agency in the U.S. is looking into why the spores shipped to laboratories in nine states and a military base in South Korea hadn't been properly neutralized. So far no one is sick.
For Juvenile Sex Offenders, State Registries Create Lifetime Of Problems
Federal laws require states to keep lists of convicted sex offenders, including juveniles. But recently, the practice of registering minors has come under scrutiny.
Former House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert Indicted By Federal Grand Jury
The longest-serving Republican speaker was indicted Thursday for illegally structuring cash withdrawals from bank accounts to conceal payments to someone he committed "prior misconduct" against.
Canada Cuts Down On Red Tape. Could It Work In The U.S.?
Canada says it's the first country with a law that eliminates one regulation for every new measure that's adopted. The One-for-One Rule is designed to ease the burden on businesses.
Can Female Marines Carry The Load And Kill The Enemy?
Marines have to carry a pack that weights more than 100 pounds. For some of the women training in the Mojave Desert to join combat units, that nearly matches their body weight.
Something's Spawning On Appalachia's Forest Farms
Agriculture experts say the forests of West Virginia are perfect for cultivating mushrooms. They're urging more people to farm shiitakes to meet demand at specialty food stores and restaurants.
George Pataki Announces 2016 Presidential Bid
The former New York governor unveiled a video announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination.
The Future President Will Need To Wrestle With Debt From The Past
The federal government has issued trillions of dollars in IOUs. And just the interest on that massive debt could be a serious constraint for the next president.