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New software introduces programming skills to pre-readers. Is this 21st century literacy? Or too much, too soon?

A mosque inside the military compound near Peshawar was also attacked and many killed in the assault were attending Friday prayers.

This year's prizes honored, among others, the brave researcher who subjected himself to 200 bee stings to determine where it was most painful.

The agency says some 480,000 diesel-powered Volkswagens have sophisticated software that detects emissions testing — and "turns full emissions controls on only during the test."

NPR has learned that 16 aircraft — including four attack jets and as many attack helicopters — have landed in Syria at a forward operating base at Latakia.

Lasker Award recipients include the medical aid group that fought the virus on the front line. Dr. Deane Marchbein shares her thoughts about the honor — and why it makes her a bit uncomfortable.

After days of intense debate, the controversial security bills were approved allowing the Self-Defense Forces to be deployed overseas for the first time since World War II.

A military task force takes on a notorious drug lord in Denis Villeneuve's new film. Critic David Edelstein says, Sicario works "like gangbusters ... except you're haunted by what thrilled you."

Childhood malnutrition and unsafe water are no longer in the top 10 of risks for death. But lifestyle-related risks, from smoking to diets high in salt and low in fruits, are killing millions.

Pot is legal in Colorado, but the capitol city has outlawed pot bars like those in Amsterdam, leaving tourists who flock to Denver to get high with no legal place to do so. But that may change soon.