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70 years since the lynching of Emmett Till, the state of Mississippi is embracing Till's story as the federal government flinches from showcasing painful moments of America's racial history.

Six former U.S. surgeons general issued a warning about Health Secretary RFK Jr., calling him a "threat." NPR's A Martinez speaks with one of them, former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona.

What does the Pentagon's restrictive new press policy mean for coverage of military affairs? NPR's Michel Martin asks longtime journalist and former Defense Department spokesperson Pete Williams.

NPR's Leila Fadel sits down with Iraq's former Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari to talk about the fallout from the US-Israel war against Iran, for Iraq and the region.

What could monetary policy look like under Kevin Warsh if he is confirmed as the next Fed chair? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with economist Glenn Hubbard.

Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Fla., is part of a wave of Congressional Republicans choosing to retire. He speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about what he hopes to see, and what he anticipates, in the next Congress.

The small but growing trend is seen as a welcome acknowledgement of people who are grieving, as well as a sign that email marketing is becoming increasingly personalized and socially conscious.

Did you know plants use quantum mechanics every day? That quantum computers can hack the encryption used in online commerce? Or that a 'quantum internet' could someday teleport your emails? MIT's Seth Lloyd discusses those and other quantum mysteries in this episode of "Ask a quantum mechanic."

Gadgets are always popular choices as holiday presents. Linda Wertheimer talks to regular technology commentator Rich Jaroslovsky, of Bloomberg News, about the gadgets he likes. Tops on the list are a Lytro camera, Zik wireless headphones, and a Saeco coffee machine.

The first free presidential election in Egypt is in its second day. Thirteen candidates are vying to replace Hosni Mubarak. If no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the overall vote, there will be a runoff next month between the top two vote getters.