Patrick Stewart, a perceptive patriarch in 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men,' dies at 86
Stewart was raised by an abusive father but became best known for playing kind, paternal leaders who united families of misfits.
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What killed 500-plus penguins? How scientists solved the mystery
The penguins that perished lived on the Danger Islands in Antarctica. The prime suspect was avian flu. Researchers were surprised by what they found.
Lost your spark? The "silent sister" of depression, and a quiz to spot her
Some people with clinical depression can't get out of bed. But what about those who exhibit other signs of depression who never stop moving, and may double down on their work?
Even birds get jet lagged, study shows
Manx shearwaters race back to their nests after spending weeks hunting at sea. New research suggests they get jet lagged on their journey home. birdsonline/Getty images hide caption
Fishing is a key issue in Alaska's tight U.S. Senate race
Alaska's U.S. Senate race is embroiled in an emotional fight over fish. Many in the state rely upon salmon to feed their families but those fish and others are increasingly hard to find.
US and Japan agree to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile production
The announcement Wednesday is the latest action by the allies, who have repeatedly expressed alarm over China's growing assertiveness in Asia.
China elevates a military general to the Politburo and seeks to strengthen party discipline
Chinese President Xi Jinping, center left and Zhang Shengmin, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission second from right attend a ceremony in honor of fallen national heroes at the Monument to the People's Heroes to mark Martyrs' Day at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Wednes...
Who benefits when massive AI data centers come to town?
The battle over data centers is hitting the ballot box. Brookings scholar Darrell West talks about how the backlash against the AI boom, flock cameras and tech companies is crossing party lines.
Greetings from Baghdad, where Agatha Christie's old home presents its own mystery
The English writer visited Iraq multiple times in the first half of the 20th century and set some of her mystery novels there. The house in Baghdad where she once lived now sits abandoned and crumbling.
A stress-free guide to organizing important paperwork and documents
Got piles of mail stacking up in the kitchen? Not sure where your Social Security card is? It might be time to sort through your paperwork. Don't let it overwhelm you with this simple guide.
With days to go before the midterms, data shows the U.S. economy is doing well
GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.4% in the third quarter in the last major read on the economy ahead of the midterm elections — but many Americans continue to struggle with affordability.
GDP report to give insight before Election Day. And, Israel's election is deadlocked
Economists expect the GDP report to show economic growth, but say that growth is "fragile." And, after 90% of the votes in Israel have been counted, no clear winner has emerged.
These are the House races to watch in the 2026 midterm election on Nov. 3
An NPR analysis finds 70 House districts where Democrats and Republicans are each investing more than six figures in advertising during the final few days of the election, including in deep red areas.
Tariffs, diesel and computer chips are driving up costs for automakers
American auto companies say they are paying more for key components like computer chips, steel and copper — plus the fuel needed to transport their products.
Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says
Federal law requires the Education Department to erase the student loans of borrowers whose colleges close suddenly. A new lawsuit claims the department isn't fully following those rules.
Business as a liberal art? Some high schools say yes
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Ahead of midterms, Missourians defend transgender healthcare
The campaign to defend access to transgender healthcare for young people in Missouri is taking an unhurried approach to talking with voters about the proposed ban.
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Trump and Obama campaign at rallies ahead of Election Day, two reports will give latest insights on GDP and inflation ahead of midterms, Israel's election is deadlocked.
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