Hamas says it's willing to release the five American hostages in Gaza
Hamas, the militant group the U.S. has labeled as terrorists, says it's willing to release the one living American hostage and bodies of four others it's held in Gaza since the 2023 attacks in Israel.
The Health Benefits Of Dancing Go Beyond Exercise And Stress Reducer
What are the health implications of dancing? New social science research shows that dancing in synchrony with others increases people's threshold for dealing with pain.
Why Does Random Chance Decide Who Gets Housing Subsidies?
When the federal government gives out social benefits such as food stamps, if you qualify, you get them. But housing vouchers are often distributed through a lottery.
Conditions Deteriorate In Aleppo As Syrian Forces And Rebels Drop Bombs
Steve Inskeep talks to Declan Walsh of The New York Times, who recently left Aleppo, Syria. There are reports that hundreds of civilians have been killed there in the last week.
There's Still Time To Submit Your Rendition Of The 'Morning Edition' Theme
Steve Inskeep shares new versions of the Morning Edition theme recorded by listeners. The link to the right will help to explain how you can create a submission.
Places Where Selfies Are A No-No: Roller Coaster, Voting Booth
Disney's California Adventure shut down a roller coaster after a rider pulled out a selfie stick. And in West Virginia, election officials have banned selfies while voting.
U.N. Mediator Tries To Revive Cease-Fire In Syria As Fighting Intensifies
The U.N. mediator in the Syrian peace efforts is in Russia to discuss how to revive and strengthen the cessation of hostilities. The talks come amid an upsurge of violence in Syria.
How Steel From The World Trade Center May Help To Cut Vets' Suicide Rates
Veterans groups are trying to get vets to take a pledge not to commit suicide. They're using a powerful symbol to invoke the pledge — a sword forged from steel from the World Trade Center.
'Missing Man' Examines Ex-FBI Agent Robert Levinson's Mission To Iran
Steve Inskeep talks to New York Times reporter Barry Meier about his investigation into Robert Levinson's disappearance, chronicled in his book Missing Man: The American Spy Who Vanished in Iran.