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U.S. and Iran to hold nuclear talks. And, Harvard professor resigns over Epstein ties

U.S. and Iranian officials are set to meet today in Geneva to discuss Tehran's nuclear program. And, Harvard professor Larry Summers is resigning over ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

'Weird Al' Yankovic (Encore)

When Weird Al’s debut single, “My Bologna,” came out, there wasn’t really a model for how a parody artist could have any longevity in their career. Yet Al's figured out how to stay popular for over ...

Former national security adviser John Bolton discusses risks of Iran regime change

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with John Bolton, a national security advisor in President Trump's first term, about the prospect ...

U.S. and Iran to hold third round of nuclear talks

U.S. and Iranian officials will meet Thursday for a third round of talks after President Trump warned of an alleged Iranian threat during his State of the Union address.

US-Iran Talks, Summers Resigns Over Epstein Ties, Cuba Kills Four In Boat Strike

U.S. and Iranian officials are meeting in Switzerland for another round of high-level talks. The talks will focus on Iran’s nuclear program, but the U.S. also wants ballistic missile ...

4 myths about women's health

Do women really need to focus on cardio? Worry about heart health? Do a yearly mammogram? Meghan Rabbitt, author of the new book The New Rules of Women's Health, sets the record straight.Find the ...

Pentagon shifts toward maintaining ties to Scouting

Months after NPR reported on the Pentagon's efforts to sever ties with Scouting America, efforts to maintain the partnership have new momentum ...

Why farmers in California are backing a giant solar farm

Many farmers have had to fallow land as a state law comes into effect limiting their access to water. There's now a push to develop some of that land… into solar farms.

Can't get a prescription renewed? Here's how to cope with prior authorizations

These health care hurdles can stand in the way of getting treatment your doctor says you need. Here's what to know about how to deal with them.

Tariffs cost American shoppers. They're unlikely to get that money back

After the Supreme Court declared the emergency tariffs illegal, the refund process will be messy and will go to businesses first.

Here are 5 health topics Trump avoided in his SOTU speech

Despite President Trump's aim to make health care a "Republican issue" for the midterms, his speech left out scientific research, MAHA, abortion and rural health, among other issues.