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.
Gen. Campbell Tells Senators White House's Afghan Plan May Change
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. John Campbell, tells senators he is drawing up plans to keep a larger number of U.S. troops in the country next year than originally planned.
Student Paleontologist Finds Fossil Remains Of New Species
During her first fossil-hunting trip, Carissa Raymond, an undergrad at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, stumbled upon the teeth of a beaver-like animal that lived 65 million years ago.
Check Out What You Can Borrow From A Library In Alaska
A library in Anchorage, doesn't just carry an array of books — it also features everything from sea lion skulls to wolverine pelts.
Elevated Lead Levels Detected In Some Michigan Children's Blood
In Flint, Mich., lead levels are spiking in children's blood. A new drinking water source is being blamed. Researchers say the new cases of lead poisoning were preventable.
Football, Notre Dame And Winning 'For The Gipper'
Commentator Frank Deford marks the 75th anniversary of the college football movie Knute Rockne, All-American, which included a famous phrase, uttered by the movie's star, Ronald Reagan.
California's Growing Dunes In 'Gold Fame Citrus' Force Residents To Retreat
Steve Inskeep talks to author Claire Vaye Watkins about her new novel: Gold Fame Citrus. It's set in the American West of the not too distant future that has been completely transformed by drought.
3 Scientists Win 2015 Nobel Chemistry Prize
The work of Tomas Lindahl, Paul Modrich and Aziz Sancar details how cells repair damaged DNA and preserve genes.
Sen. McCain Expects A Permanent U.S. Presence In Afghanistan
Steve Inskeep talks to Sen. John McCain about Afghanistan. McCain chaired an Armed Services Committee hearing with testimony from the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. John Campbell.
Are Big Cities Still A Primary Engine For Scientific Innovation?
For scientists, there have long been advantages to working in big cities — in close proximity to other scientists and inventors. A new analysis delves into whether this is still the case.
Harvard Team Loses To Debaters From New York Prison
The inmates are part of a Bard College debating program. Though the prison team didn't agree with their topic, they came up with an argument that stumped the Harvard team.