Worldwide Celebrations On The 400th Anniversary Of Shakespeare's Death
People are celebrating the Bard's life and enduring legacy around the world. Here's a look at how they're doing it, and how you can get engaged.
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Why Tuesday Could Determine The Nominees In Both Presidential Primaries
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump could take major steps toward becoming their parties nominees with big days in the pivotal primaries in the Northeast.
Ga. Authorities Say 6 Dead After Shootings, Including Suspect
Law enforcement officials says they believe the shootings "stemmed from a domestic incident." They took place at two separate locations.
Is This Week's Jerusalem Suicide Bombing A Warning Of More To Come?
Days after the first bus bombing in Jerusalem in years, Israel is investigating whether the young Palestinian man who carried the bomb on the bus acted on his own or as part of an organized effort.
A Child Bride At 13, She's Turned Herself Into A Prize-Winning Wrestler
On the wrestling mat, this young woman from an unassuming Indian village fights back against patriarchy and prejudice.
Debate Rages On Both Sides Before UK Vote On EU Exit
In a referendum this summer, UK will decide whether to stay in the European Union. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Nigel and Ian Baxter of Nottingham, two brothers with opposing views on the matter.
Film Crew Rescues Marooned Fisherman North Of Australia
A film crew was searching for the Queensland grouper fish off a remote island north of Australia when a stranded man flagged them down. He'd been stranded for two days after his own boat floated off.
Amid Calls To Ramp Up Fight Against Boko Haram, UN Ambassador Meets Girl Escapees
Two years after Boko Haram grabbed hundreds of schoolgirls in Nigeria, UN Ambassador Samantha Power met with some who escaped, and promised to ramp up the fight against the Islamist militant group.
Competitive Cycling's Latest Scandal: 'Motor Doping'
A new scandal has hit competitive cycling. A French TV network says it has evidence that racers may be using hidden motors. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Derek Bouchard-Hall about the controversy.
How Do Ants Survive Floods? Rafts Of Course
Scott Simon talks with entomologist Jessica Purcell about her research into the ingenious strategy one kind of European ant uses to stay safe in floods: joining their bodies to form floating rafts.