Putin Among The Surprises On Nobel Peace Prize List
The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Oct. 11. There are some expected names and a few surprising ones on the this year's list of nominees.
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Islamic State Beheads British Aid Worker, Makes New Threat
A fourth westerner has been beheaded by the terrorist group calling itself the Islamic State. We explore how a former British cab driver named Alan Henning become their latest victim.
Why Turkey Was Slow To Join Anti-ISIS Forces
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the Financial Times' Daniel Dombey about recent developments in Turkey, since its parliament voted to assist U.S.-led forces in the fight against ISIS.
FAA Chief: No Quick Fix To Prevent Another Fire Like Chicago
Administrator Michael Huerta has a response to lawmakers who criticized the FAA for failing to have backup systems in place when a fire at an air traffic control center shut down Chicago's airports.
A First: Uterus Transplant Gives Parents A Healthy Baby
The new mother, 36, had been born without a uterus, so another woman, 61, donated her womb several years after she had gone through menopause.
The Two Koreas Agree To Hold High-Level Talks This Autumn
News of the plan comes as a delegation of North Korean officials venture south to Incheon for Saturday's closing ceremonies of the 2014 Asian Games.
New 15-Year Mortgage May Open Homeownership Door For More Buyers
The 30-year mortgage is the foundation of the real estate market. But some advocates are proposing a new type of 15-year loan that would allow people to own more of their home more quickly.
Dallas Health Officials Lower Ebola 'Contact Traces' To 50
A doctor at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas says the list of "contact traces" has been narrowed and that "will be followed on a daily basis" to check for symptoms.
Judge Orders Release Of Guantanamo Force-Feeding Videos
In her opinion, U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler said it "strains credulity to conclude that the release of these videos has a substantial probability of causing the harm the government predicts."
A Virologist Takes You Inside The Ebola Protective Suit
Virus hunter Joseph Fair speaks about the needs and challenges ahead for containing the outbreak, and why he thinks things will get worse before they get better.