His nephew says scientists found high levels of the bacterium that can cause botulism poisoning. He says it proves that his uncle was injected with the poison at a hospital immediately after the coup.
Read more ...Raquel Welch, actress and Hollywood sex symbol, dead at 82 National News
Welch is best known for her roles in Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C. She is survived by her son and daughter.
Read more ...From tracking Santa to Chinese spy balloons, here's what we know about NORAD National News
The air defense center was created in the 1950s, as a counter to a rival superpower. Now NORAD is front and center again, prompting questions about what it does — and how it copes with modern threats.
Read more ...Are your savings account interest rates terribly low? We want to hear from you National News
A lot of big banks are paying measly rates for money that's stashed away in a basic savings account. NPR is looking to talk to people who are considering moving their money for better rates.
Read more ...The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills between July and September National News
If Congress fails to raise the nation's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, the U.S. government could run out of cash between July and September, or even sooner, the Congressional Budget Office said.
Read more ...A hazardous spill in Arizona closes down an interstate and forces an evacuation National News
A portion of the main freeway that links the state's two largest cities remains closed outside Tucson a day after a deadly crash caused a hazardous material leak and forced evacuations nearby.
Read more ...The Buffalo Tops shooter has been sentenced to life in prison without parole National News
The 19-year-old also faces 27 charges at the federal level, one of which carries a possible death sentence. He will make an appearance in federal court this week.
Read more ...Balloon shoot-down has U.S. on alert. Weather forecasters know how to steer clear National News
The U.S. military started tracking more airborne objects it calls "low speed clutter" after shooting down the Chinese balloon. The National Weather Service says it launches about 184 balloons a day.
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