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  • Fewer Than Half Of Americans Believe U.S. Is Best
    In 2002, nearly 60% of Americans believed the U.S. was exceptional among nations. But a recent Pew Research study finds fewer than half of Americans now believe their country is superior to others. The shift has many commentators wondering what's behind a general decline in optimism among Americans.
  • Remembering action hero Chuck Norris 
    In addition to his kung fu and action films, Norris, who died March 19, starred in the TV show Walker, Texas Ranger. He spoke with Terry Gross in 1988 about learning karate while stationed in Korea.
  • Year in Review: Science Stories of 2011
    From the tsunami-damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant to the end of NASA"s shuttle program, a great deal of science stories made headlines this year. Science writers Mariette DiChristina, Matt Crenson, Steven Levy, and Paul Raeburn join Ira Flatow to discuss the year's top stories in science.
  • Jack McCullough Case: A Timeline
    The DisappearanceDecember 3, 1957: The times below reflect the evidence presented in the 2016 court-ordered investigation of the case by DeKalb County…
  • Soldier Killed, Suspect Dead In Shooting Near Canadian Parliament
    A gunman opened fire near Ottawa's National War Memorial in Ottawa on Wednesday. Shots also were fired on Parliament Hill. Two people are dead and police say they are looking for one or more suspect.
  • The Capitol is illuminated in Washington, where the House and Senate remain in session. The two chambers will miss a deadline to avoid the "fiscal cliff" tonight, as 2013 begins.
    Deal To Avert 'Fiscal Cliff' Appears Likely
    Vice President Joe Biden was meeting late Monday with Senate Democrats to brief them on a proposed deal to stop the sharp tax increases and spending cuts. The Senate may vote on the deal Monday night, but there will be no vote in the House until Tuesday at the earliest.
  • 1 Marathon Bomb Suspect Said To Be Dead; Hunt On For Other
    (We most recently updated this post at 7:56 a.m. ET. See this note about how we cover news such as this.)One of the two young men suspected in the deadly…
  • "I was completely shocked and ashamed. That's not how I think of the Republicans — who we were, and who we are," said Lyle Darrah of the riot at the Capitol. Darrah recently changed his party registration from Republican to Democrat.
    Spurred By The Capitol Riot, Thousands Of Republicans Drop Out Of GOP
    About 4,600 Republicans changed their party status in Colorado in the immediate aftermath of the Capitol riot. Other states are reporting similar defections from the GOP.
  • Alleged members of several different right-wing and extremist groups are facing charges in connection with the Jan. 6 siege at the U.S. Capitol.
    Members Of Right-Wing Militias, Extremist Groups Are Latest Charged In Capitol Siege
    Federal prosecutors have charged a suspected leader of the far-right group the Oath Keepers with conspiracy, saying he helped plan and coordinate the Capitol riot.
  • The search for the cause of Alzheimer's has so far come up dry. Some researchers are now asking if germs play a role.
    Infectious Theory Of Alzheimer's Disease Draws Fresh Interest
    Money has poured into Alzheimer's research, but until very recently not much of it went toward investigating infection in causing dementia. A million dollar prize may lead more scientists to try.
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