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.
When A Resume Of Failures Becomes A Recipe For Success
When a friend suffered what he called "a professional setback," Johannes Haushofer put together his "CV of failures." Haushofer says failure is an essential part of what is means to be a scientist.
Key And Peele Duo Are Back As Action-Duo In 'Keanu'
Lourdes Garcia-Navarro talks with Wesley Morris, critic at large for The New York Times, about Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, the comedians behind the award-winning sketch comedy show.
Comcast Buys DreamWorks Animation For $3.8 Billion In Race Against Disney
Cable industry analyst Craig Moffett says this move puts Comcast in closer competition with Disney — not necessarily on the big screen, but on television and among other comcast-owned franchises.
Yale Defies Student Calls For 'Calhoun' Name Change
Yale students pushing to change a college community's name that honors John C. Calhoun, a 19th vice president who was a supporter of slavery, are unhappy that Yale's decided to keep the name.
Aleppo Airstrikes Hit Home For A Local Doctor
Dr. Rami Kalazi discovered his friend, a pediatrician, was killed after the Al Quds hospital was destroyed by airstrikes in Aleppo, a few miles from the makeshift medical facility where Kalazi works.
Leicester City On The Verge Of An Improbable, Historic Title
Long a minor player in England's Premier League, Leicester City is now poised to win the title, beating out some of the most talented clubs. Steve Inskeep talks to BBC sports announcer Jason Bourne.
Economists Say Trade Is Good, As Long Resources Are Refocused On Workers
As opposed to renegotiating trade deals, some economists argue a better approach would be to support those who've lost jobs. The U.S. has underfunded employment programs, compared to other economies.
Lawsuit Will Decide Who Owns 'Star Trek' Language Klingon
Paramount Pictures holds the copyright to Klingon, spoken by some characters in "Star Trek." The Language Creation Society is arguing Klingon is a real language, and is therefore not copyrightable.
Les Waas, Creator Of Iconic Mister Softee Jingle, Dies At 94
Les Waas, a beloved prankster, wrote the memorable song that drew children to the Mister Softee ice cream truck, among other well-known tunes. He passed away earlier this month, at 94 years old.
Trapped By ISIS, Fallujah Residents Desperate For Aid
With ISIS in the city, and the Iraqi army massed around it, the people of Falujah fear the situation will get even more violent. Aid is needed badly.
Fallujah Residents Say Violence Has Heightened Since Iraq War
The city of Fallujah was the site for some of most intense battles between insurgents and the U.S. military during the Iraq War.