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For the first time, the World Health Organization has estimated how well the world is doing to prevent low-weight births. The progress is too slow, researchers say.

The disclosure this week that two Florida counties were breached by Russian attackers in 2016 has officials worried about what more they don't know.

Residents of southeastern Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi are bracing for a multiday barrage of dangerous heavy rain and flash flooding.

"Short of murder, stealing material is the worst thing any comic can be accused of," O'Brien writes. The case was due to go to a jury trial within weeks.

The Cocos Keeling Islands make up barely 6 square miles in the Indian Ocean. It's a good place to measure debris because almost no one lives there. Scientists were flabbergasted by what they found.

We have the latest news about the clash between congressional Democrats and the White House.

As investigators discover more details into Friday's shooting in Virginia Beach, residents continue to process what happened, including places of worship.

Robocalls at any time of the day or night are becoming increasingly common. Some in the federal government are working on solutions, but they have to overcome technology and interest-group objections.

Commentator Cokie Roberts answers listener questions and talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the history of the relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.

Mohamed Noor, 33, was convicted in the 2017 killing of bride-to-be Justine Ruszczyk, who had called 911 to report a possible sexual assault in the alley behind her home.