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The United Kingdom has joined the U.S. in restricting large electronics from being carried on flights that depart airports in certain Middle Eastern and North African countries. Security officials won't explain precisely why they have ordered the restrictions, but it's thought there could be dangers associated with laptops or other such devices being used as weapons.

NPR's Noel King talks to Mustafa Salim of The Washington Post about what happened after supporters of an Iranian-backed militia stormed the entrances to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday.

Tensions between Russia and the West are ratcheting up as the Russian Foreign Ministry announced the expulsion of 60 U.S. officials and the closure of the U.S. Consulate in St. Petersburg.

Jonathan Kent’s award-winning production of Gypsy comes to Great Performances.

Tuberculosis was once the deadliest killer in human history.

Meet people struggling with infertility and the challenges of assisted reproduction.

New technologies are promising a new renaissance in space travel.

The legendary trapper, scout and soldier helped map the Oregon Trail.

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