Ethiopian singer Muluken Melesse dies at 73
One of the most popular Ethiopian vocalists of the late 20th century, he rose to fame at a time of great political unrest in Ethiopia.
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Florida blocks heat protections for workers right before summer
Miami-Dade County had proposed rules that would give workers breaks, water, and shade when it's too hot. But a new state law prevents cities and counties from doing that.
Would you qualify for the jury on a Trump trial? Find out in the quiz
Why is a famous elementary particle in the news? Where is Chechnya and what did it ban? Which prince is Andrew again? If you know these things, you'll get at least a 3 out of 11.
'Civil War' is a doomsday thought experiment — that could have used more thinking
This ambitious thriller comes across as an empty stunt — a democracy dystopia that sidesteps the politics of the present moment. But Kirsten Dunst is excellent as a battle scarred photojournalist.
6 in 10 U.S. Catholics are in favor of abortion rights, Pew Research report finds
Although the Catholic Church officially opposes abortion, the report says there's far greater diversity of opinion among laity in the U.S.
An artificial womb could build a bridge to health for premature babies
Artificial wombs could someday save babies born very prematurely. Even though the experimental technology is still in animal tests, there are mounting questions about its eventual use with humans.
3 men stranded on a Pacific island were rescued by spelling 'help' with palm leaves
The men began their trip on Easter Sunday and had been gone for six days when a woman called the U.S. Coast Guard to report them missing.
The U.S. counterintelligence head says the list of threats is long and getting longer
Mike Casey tells NPR that the scale of spying against the United States is "impressive and terrifying." He says: "More players are getting into it with more tools, going after more targets."
Palestinians forgo Eid celebrations to mourn for Gaza
The holy month of Ramadan concluded this week with Eid al-Fitr, a celebration with food, family and friends. For Palestinians, the war in Gaza has weighed heavily on this year's holiday.
After 40 years of smoking, she survived lung cancer thanks to new treatments
Scientific advances in immunotherapy and new targeted therapies have increased survival rates. But screening among former and current smokers still needs to improve to save more lives.