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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring displays of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms to take effect.

When temperatures drop in the fall, suddenly the outdoors becomes insect-free. That doesn’t feel like much of a mystery. But when temperatures rise in the spring and suddenly insects emerge, it raises questions, like how do these tiny creatures survive in subzero conditions? Entomologist Laura Iles demystifies this phenomenon. Later, horticulturist Aaron Steil joins the conversation to answer listeners' questions. To further grow your gardening knowledge, sign up for our Garden Variety newsletter. And check out all the episodes of Garden Variety, the horticulture podcast for all the things you’d like to grow or grow better.

British police arrested the former Prince Andrew on suspicion of "misconduct in public office." NPR's Scott Simon speaks to royal expert Jennie Bond about the latest developments.

Century-old ski trails, once used by Canadians to travel from village to village, are luring modern outdoor enthusiasts and boosting winter tourism to the region.

Memory chips (aka RAM) are in short supply, globally. Why and what does that mean for consumers

NPR's Scott Simon talks to film director John Patton Ford about his latest movie, "How To Make a Killing."

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with former Poet Laureate of Mississippi Beth Ann Fennelly about "The Irish Goodbye," a book of micro-memoirs about childhood, marriage and the death of her sister.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Andrew Krivak, whose novel, "Mule Boy," is about the life of a child worker in a coal mine, and all the danger and trauma that he carried through his life as a result.

Kenya's intelligence service warns that over 1,000 citizens may have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, many under false pretenses.

President Trump says he hasn't decided whether to attack Iran. While he weighs his options, a military buildup over the past month means the U.S. now has an expansive presence in the region.