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Rock and Roll guitar legend Duane Eddy has died at age 86
A self-taught virtuoso, his music from the 1950s and 60s was strictly instrumental and featured a distinct twangy sound. His hits included, "Forty Miles of Bad Road" and "Rebel Rouser."
Student Paleontologist Finds Fossil Remains Of New Species
During her first fossil-hunting trip, Carissa Raymond, an undergrad at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, stumbled upon the teeth of a beaver-like animal that lived 65 million years ago.
Check Out What You Can Borrow From A Library In Alaska
A library in Anchorage, doesn't just carry an array of books — it also features everything from sea lion skulls to wolverine pelts.
Elevated Lead Levels Detected In Some Michigan Children's Blood
by Lindsey Smith
In Flint, Mich., lead levels are spiking in children's blood. A new drinking water source is being blamed. Researchers say the new cases of lead poisoning were preventable.
Football, Notre Dame And Winning 'For The Gipper'
by Frank Deford
Commentator Frank Deford marks the 75th anniversary of the college football movie Knute Rockne, All-American, which included a famous phrase, uttered by the movie's star, Ronald Reagan.
3 Scientists Win 2015 Nobel Chemistry Prize
by Joe Palca
The work of Tomas Lindahl, Paul Modrich and Aziz Sancar details how cells repair damaged DNA and preserve genes.
Are Big Cities Still A Primary Engine For Scientific Innovation?
by Shankar Vedantam
For scientists, there have long been advantages to working in big cities — in close proximity to other scientists and inventors. A new analysis delves into whether this is still the case.
Sen. McCain Expects A Permanent U.S. Presence In Afghanistan
Steve Inskeep talks to Sen. John McCain about Afghanistan. McCain chaired an Armed Services Committee hearing with testimony from the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. John Campbell.
Harvard Team Loses To Debaters From New York Prison
The inmates are part of a Bard College debating program. Though the prison team didn't agree with their topic, they came up with an argument that stumped the Harvard team.
Renoir Haters Protest In Boston
The protesters do not think Boston's Museum of Fine Arts should be showing paintings by Renoir. The deliberately ironic protest was organized by a guy who says he dislikes impressionism.
Hungarian Ambassador Clarifies Hungary's Migrant Policy
As Hungary threatens to close its border with Croatia and seal itself off from the migration crisis that is consuming Europe, Steve Inskeep talks to Hungary's Ambassador to the U.S. Réka Szemerkényi.
Hungary Provides Trains For Migrants To Travel To The Border With Austria
by Lauren Frayer
Hungary put up border fences to keep migrants out. But in a limited way, it's helping some migrants transit through Hungary, getting them to Austria and closer to their Northern European destinations.