TSA unveils a prototype self-service airport checkpoint security screening system

Passengers at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas will be the first to use a new prototype airport security system, which has been compared to the self-checkout at a grocery store.

Steve Lawrence, singer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88

Steve Lawrence, a singer and top stage act who as a solo performer and in tandem with his wife Eydie Gorme kept Tin Pan Alley alive during the rock era, died Thursday.

3 escaped inmates are charged with killing missing U.S. sailing couple in Caribbean

Three escaped inmates from the eastern Caribbean island of Grenada were charged in the killing of a U.S. couple whose catamaran they hijacked, police said. The couple's bodies have not been found.

A stingray named Charlotte got pregnant — exactly how remains a mystery

The world is waiting for a stingray to give birth in the small town of Hendersonville, N.C. That's because it's not clear how she got pregrant, as there's no other stingray in the aquarium.

‘All of Us’ research project diversifies the storehouse of genetic knowledge

The National Institutes of Health initiative that aims to make human genome research more inclusive reports its first results. Some 275 million new genetic variations have been identified.

Researchers have found an amphibian that makes milk for its babies

The snake-like amphibian is native to Brazil. Researchers say the milk in many ways resembles that produced by mammals.

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Biden to announce the setting up of a temporary Mediterranean port to deliver Gaza aid

The temporary pier will not require U.S. troops to land in Gaza to build the pier or causeway. United Nations workers and other aid groups will distribute the aid.

A march on Jerusalem, with freed hostages and families demanding a deal

Families of the dozens of hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza and their supporters embarked on a four-day march to Jerusalem to push officials to secure a deal for their loved ones' release.

Sweden officially joins NATO as worries grow over Russian aggression in Europe

Sweden has formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality as concerns about Russian aggression in Europe have spiked.

Ageism in health care is more common than you might think, and it can harm people

Assumptions that older people are one big, frail, homogenous group can lead to problems, says the author of Elderhood.

Biden to make his case at SOTU; Alabama IVF law will protect patients and providers

Biden State of the Union address could be his chance to win over skeptical voters. Alabama's governor signs an IVF law protecting patients and providers.

What to expect in Biden’s State of the Union speech, according to his chief of staff

White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients told NPR that Biden's speech will cover his administration's accomplishments and agenda. It's the president's last such address before the election.

Vulnerable Democrats want Biden’s State of the Union to focus on border and economy

Democrats running in swing seats say the president's performance in his State of the Union speech is important. They want him to remind people about the economic progress and discuss the border.

Is journalism disappearing? These top educators have a lot to say about that

The leaders of six journalism schools discuss the ongoing media bloodbath, the cost of a journalism degree, and how to prepare journalists for the future.

Taylor Swift’s Singapore leg spurs bad blood in SE Asia. Neighbors can’t shake it off

Singapore made an exclusive deal to host Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts, locking out other Southeast Asian destinations.

Who is Sen. Katie Britt, who will deliver the Republican State of the Union response?

First-term Sen. Katie Britt, Ala., has been selected to deliver the Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address Thursday.

Warner Bros. shelved ‘Coyote vs. Acme.’ Here’s why some finished films are mothballed

Warner Bros.' decision to cancel Coyote vs. Acme disappointed some cast, crew and fans — and had many wondering why a studio would shelve a project it had spent millions of dollars to make.

Biden’s test in the State of the Union tonight is to show he’s still got what it takes

President Biden quelled concerns in his party last year about his age when he pulled off a dynamic State of the Union address. Can he do that again this year as the general election kicks off?

How to watch and listen to NPR’s coverage of Biden’s State of the Union speech

President Biden is delivering his State of the Union address on Thursday night at 9 p.m. ET, a speech where he will make his case for a second term in office.

The FDA issues an alert for 6 brands of cinnamon possibly containing lead

The brands of cinnamon are typically sold at discount retailers, such as Save a Lot, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree. The alert follows the recalls of 3 brands of cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches.

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Anger over corruption and Portugal’s economy dominate Sunday’s general election

Portugal holds a general election, following the resignation amid a corruption investigation of Socialist leader António Costa, after eight years in power. He hasn't been accused of any crime.

Alabama governor signs IVF bill giving immunity to patients and providers

The law is intended to restart IVF treatments by shielding patients and providers from civil and criminal charges, but does not change the state Supreme Court's ruling that embryos are children.

‘Rust’ film armorer found guilty in death of cinematographer

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is the first to stand trial in a case reexamining the movie industry's safety standards. Actor Alec Baldwin's criminal trial will start in July.

President Biden would ban TikTok. But candidate Biden is using it for his campaign

The White House supports a bipartisan bill that would ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company sells it. It's a popular app with young voters, who the Biden campaign is working to woo.

Corporate America has new climate rules to follow, but will they cut global warming?

The Securities and Exchange Commission is requiring publicly-traded companies to disclose information about the risks they face from climate change. Industry is expected to sue to stop the rules.

‘Uncommitted’ movement spreads to Super Tuesday states

Just a week after 100,000 Michigan voters chose uncommitted on their Democratic ballots, hundreds of thousands of Americans across the country made a similar statement on Super Tuesday.

Chinese national arrested and charged with stealing AI trade secrets from Google

Prosecutors say at the same time that Linwei Ding was working for Google and stealing the building blocks of its AI technology, he was also secretly employed by two China-based tech companies.

Houthi missile attack kills 2 crew members in rebels’ first fatal assault on shipping

An attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden killed two of its crew members and forced survivors to abandon the vessel. Six crew members were wounded, officials said.

Haiti’s prime minister is stranded abroad as gangs threaten ‘civil war’

Haiti's embattled prime minister is in neighboring Puerto Rico, still unable to return to Port-au-Prince, as calls for him to resign grow louder by the day.

Boeing is withholding key details about door plug on Alaska 737 Max 9 jet, NTSB says

At a Senate hearing, the top federal safety investigator said Boeing has still not provided crucial details about who opened the door plug from an Alaska Airlines 737 Max jet before a midair blowout.

Gabriel García Márquez’s last novel is published against his wishes

Until August is the last novel of the Nobel Prize-winning author, a work he asked his sons to destroy. But, nearly 10 years after his death, they have decided to publish his final novel.

Rep. Dean Phillips ends a longshot bid to defeat Biden in the Democratic primary

Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., who ran a longshot bid for the Democratic presidential nomination against President Biden and against the national party's wishes, is suspending his campaign.