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Ultramarathoners can train for years and still get sidelined by blisters. Stanford researchers tested paper surgical tape during a 155-mile race and found it reduces blisters by 40 percent.

Erik Bauersfeld's amphibious rebel commander was far from the biggest role that the Star Warsmovies had to offer. But three words transformed a bit part into a fan favorite: "It's a trap!"

On Friday, a supply rocket is scheduled to send an inflatable module to the International Space Station. The expandable technology is being developed by a private firm.

A new study says that 69 percent of Chicago high school students earned D's or F's when retaking algebra on computers.

After investigating hush-money payments, prosecutors have accused Hastert of agreeing to pay $3.5 million to a former student he sexually abused years ago when Hastert was a high school coach.

A series of fireworks were set off early Sunday against local orders, triggering a massive fire that injured at least 200. Most were killed in the collapse of a building that stored the fireworks.

The fire swept through a packed Hindu temple during a fireworks display. Local officials say at least 100 were killed, with at least 200 other people injured.

The fire swept through a packed Hindu temple during a fireworks display. Local officials say at least 100 were killed, with at least 200 other people injured.

Many teachers in urban schools don't understand their students or the places they live, says author and educator Christopher Emdin.

Economist Nuria Chinchilla is trying to change Spain's sleep schedule. She tells NPR's Scott Simon about her efforts to get the government to align the workday with the rest of the world.