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A young scientist decided that one way to get girls into science would be by painting neurons and parasitic worms on her nails.

The Hulett ore unloader was an engineering marvel that helped make Cleveland an industrial powerhouse. The massive machines revolutionized shipping by unloading a freighter in a half day instead of week. But self-unloading ships turned the machines into relics. Now, just two Huletts remain. Efforts to preserve them moved forward Aug. 22, when the Cleveland Landmarks Commission unanimously supported plans for a park honoring the massive machines. The decision is bringing an end to 20 years of arguing about restoring and commemorating the machines.

A Ukraine airliner crashed near Tehran's international airport, according to Iran state television, which said all 176 people on board were dead. NPR's David Greene talks to journalist Charles Maynes.

Iran attacked military bases used by U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq with ballistic missiles. Over the past 20 years, Iran has built up a powerful force that is difficult to defend against.

A Canadian and two Swiss scientists on Tuesday won the Nobel Prize in Physics for contributions to our understanding of the evolution of the universe and Earth's position in the cosmos.

Two U.S. officials tell NPR that military leaders involved in countering ISIS were surprised by President Trump's sudden policy shift — pulling support for Kurdish allies from Northern Syria.

NPR's David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut about Tuesday's deposition of Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the EU, about his part in the Trump-Ukraine investigation.

The diplomat, U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland, had been summoned by three House panels. The move has significant implications, as Democrats could seize upon it as instance of obstruction.

The House impeachment inquiry is shedding light on business ties between Trump administration officials — including Energy Secretary Rick Perry — and Ukraine's energy industry.

Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) is calling for a version of the "Red Flag Law," expanded background checks, and other gun control proposals in the wake of the...