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.
Insurance Issues Force Cancellation Of Punkin Chunkin Contest
The 2015 World Championship Punkin Chunkin event in Dover, Delaware, was canceled for the second straight year — organizers can't find insurance coverage.
University Of Connecticut Gets In On New Food Trend: Crickets
A food truck at the University of Connecticut is selling roasted crickets. The school's newspaper — The Daily Campus — reports the truck sells two or three containers of crickets per day.
'Steve Jobs' Is Not A Standard Biopic
Another movie about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is in theaters. It is inspired by the best-selling biography that came out in 2011. The new biopic is simply called Steve Jobs.
Chef Paul Prudhomme Will Live On Through His Restaurants, Spices And Books
Chef Paul Prudhomme has died at the age of 75. He revolutionized Cajun and Creole cuisine and popularized it throughout the world, creating a craze for "blackened" everything.
'Philadelphia City Paper' Prints Its Final Edition
Philadelphia's award-winning City Paper is the latest casualty among alternative weekly publications, which have struggled in recent years. Steve Inskeep talks to former staff writer Daniel Denvir.
Why Most People Don't Shop Around For Medical Procedures
We shop around when we get a plane ticket or buy a couch. But we spend thousands of dollars on health care without comparing prices. What happens when you pay patients to choose the cheaper option?
A U.S. Negotiator Says There's Still Pending Business With Iran
Wendy Sherman, the lead U.S. negotiator in the Iran nuclear talks, tells NPR the U.S. still has plenty of other issues to settle with Iran, such as the release of Americans being held in that country.
Ex-Rep. Dickey Regrets Restrictive Law On Gun Violence Research
Former Rep. Jay Dickey of Arkansas authored an amendment that restricted funding for research into gun violence and its effects on public health. Dickey tells Steve Inskeep he now has deep regrets.
Civil Rights Luminaries Remember Julian Bond As A Dogged Advocate
Friends, family and colleagues recounted the human rights contributions of the late Julian Bond at a memorial service Tuesday for the former NAACP chairman. Bond died in August after a brief illness.