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This is the first summer travel season where air passengers are having to go through full body scanners. The scanners are designed to protect air…

Every year, a panel of British citizens determines the funniest one-liner of the festival. This year, Ken Cheng took home the prize, with a quip about a coin. A burn of President Trump placed second.

Kevin McCarthy, No. 2 in the House, as expected has officially declared he is running to replace John Boehner as speaker. Boehner announced Friday he is resigning at the end of October.

Across the U.S., more than 2,000 people have reported vaping-related lung illnesses, and 47 have died. Some vaping happens in schools, so they share the...

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Future workers at the Hollywood Casino are training for a variety of potential new jobs. This week, those wanting positions as slot technicians began…

The Ohio Democratic Party has dropped its lawsuit over the postponed primary Election Day, which was called off due to the coronavirus.Ohio Democratic…

French composer Hector Berlioz was born on December 11, 1803. Noting how close his birthday is to Christmas, I thought I would bring to your attention his…

Steve Inskeep talks to Kevin Hassett, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, about President Trump's economic report. NPR's Scott Horsley weighs in on the conversation.