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National security officials and policymakers are pushing for tougher surveillance laws. Much of their effort focuses on forcing tech firms to give law enforcement access to encrypted smartphone data.

Researchers say pigeons can be trained to spot cancerous breast tissue on x-rays and slides. Gathering results from a lot of pigeons, "flock sourcing," brings the accuracy rate up to 90 percent.

Women whose children have become addicted to opioids are working to change laws around the country. They seek improved access to treatment and reduced stigma.

Pollard, 61, is a former U.S. Navy analyst who was arrested for stealing secrets for Israel. He eventually reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors, and he received a life sentence in 1987.

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls says one more person has died, bringing the number of victims from the attacks to 130.

Sculptor Janet Echelman found her voice as an artist when her paints went missing — which forced her to look to an unorthodox new art material.

As America becomes more multicultural, Rich Benjamin noticed a phenomenon: some communities are actually becoming less diverse. So he got out a map, found the whitest towns in the USA and moved in.

In the spirit of American self-reliance, Charles Varle penned a personal guidebook for 19th century Americans.

Islamic extremists armed with guns and throwing grenades stormed the Radisson Blu Hotel, killing at least 3 people. Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton and security expert Paul Melly.

The Arkansas unemployment continued to tick down in October falling to 5.1 percent. It marks the fifth straight month of a declining unemployment rate…