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Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says she's confident Democrats will take back control of the House, and if they do, she's running for speaker again. But there are those within the party that feel it's time for a new generation — and Republicans are "ecstatic" with her decision.

The chef came to prominence writing about the restaurant kitchens he knew best. He was, particularly on his TV shows, infinitely curious, hungry for everything.

In Austin, Texas, investigators are still piecing together what transpired during the final days the man's life who built and left bombs around the city. They still haven't determined his motive.

There’s a plan circulating in San Francisco to make using crack cocaine safer: give away free crack pipes. It might sound farfetched, but it’s supported…

It's the first major change in years to a key legal shield used by Internet companies to avoid liability for what people say and online.

California alone has spent billions in state funds over the last 14 years to support stem cell research. Scientists want another round of cash. So, what exactly did voters get for their money so far?

A recent book recounts the brutal lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955. In it, the woman who accused the boy of assault admits she was lying. The FBI has reopened the murder investigation.

Lambert, who just put out her seventh album, Wildcard, has closed the gap between serious singer-songwriter and arena-rocking entertainer to become the most riveting country star of her generation.

A spirit of protest motivated many Latin bands at this year's festival. Hear thoughts and music from some of the artists who performed, including Gina Chavez and members of Ozomatli and Fea.

War's toll on Gaza has been brutal, claiming civilians' lives and leveling buildings. But Hamas and many Gazans say the conflict was necessary, because they had run out of options in negotiating. If Palestinians come away with concessions after peace talks in Egypt, many think the damage will all have been worthwhile.

Texas's 23rd Congressional District is a key swing district that includes the border city of Del Rio. NPR looks at how residents living on the border are impacted by current immigration policies.

It's a particularly harsh flu season. In the close quarters of dorm rooms and cafeterias and study groups, the flu will come to college campuses. And when it does, one scientist will be ready.