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Akilan Sankaran wrote a program that has the potential to make everyday online tasks run more smoothly and efficiently. He won one of the country's biggest middle school science competitions.

The holiday has taken on a new meaning as the list of those who've died of COVID-19 continues to grow.

It's NASA's first time growing peppers in space. And after they were harvested, NASA astronauts got to sample the crop sprinkled on tacos at the International Space Station.

Former Vice President Mike Pence gave a speech in Iowa City Monday, apparently testing the political waters for a potential run for president. Speaking to a crowd at the University of Iowa, he largely avoided talking directly about the 2020 election, but when asked about his actions on Jan. 6, Pence said he did his duty.

The Supreme Court is about to hear its highest profile gun case since 2008. We take a look at the case, and why the court's decision could have an impact on state gun laws across the country.

Cavin, a lifelong journalist who has spent the last 20 years at CBS News, will join NPR on Dec. 6.

Tunisians don't seem to be alarmed that their president dissolved parliament and heighten his own power. Kais Saied has widespread support — at least for now.

Indigenous nations across the U.S. lost nearly 99% of their historical land base over time, new research shows. What little land they have left is especially vulnerable to climate change risks.

Tuesday is Election Day in Iowa. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for city and school board races across the state. Former Vice President Mike Pence was back in Iowa on Monday, apparently laying the groundwork for another potential run for office where he defended his actions on January 6. Plus, officials in Clinton are urging more property owners to apply for a free program that removes lead from homes.

A new UCLA report shows television viewers like show with diverse casts and writers. But while some groups are making gains in Hollywood, Latinx people remain severely underrepresented.