Speaking to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the president used a patriotic message to urge business leaders to invest to create more jobs.
Government pledges to investigate corruption and election fraud, release detained protesters and lift restrictions on the media have failed to sway opposition forces, who remained in Cairo.
A federal judge has rejected ex-Boston City Councilor Chuck Turner's request to stop a special election to replace him.
NPR Media Correspondent David Folkenflik explains what the two see in each other.
Defense lawyers say WikiLeaks' Julian Assange may face an unfair trial in Sweden because rape trials can be held in secret.
Major droughts in 2005 and 2010 cut into the Amazon's ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. (John W. Poole/NPR)
In 2010, the Amazon experienced its second major drought in five years — thought to be once-in-a-century events. Some say continued dry conditions could turn the carbon-absorbing forest into a major source of carbon emissions.
People who have built up immunity to common viruses are less likely to get sick. But researchers say it's also possible some people are genetically less susceptible to colds.
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Artist Rachel Perry Welty creates art out of things most people just throw away.
