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AMR, US Airways To Announce Merger

The boards of American Airlines and US Airways have voted on a merger between the two companies. The resulting carrier would be the nation's largest.

The Racetrack area in Death Valley National Park, which boasts one of the darkest night skies in the U.S.

Want To Be In The Dark? Death Valley Is Among 20 Recommended Places

It's now the largest park in the world to be given the International Dark-Sky Association's top honor. Skies there "offer views close to what could be seen before the rise of cities." We've got the list of 19 other places the association cites.

Some desperation pies, like green tomato pie, still enjoy niche popularity today.

In Lean Times, Creative Bakers Turn To Desperation Pies

Vinegar pie and green tomato pie don't usually top the list of America's favorite sweets. But in Depression-era America, these and other desperation pies that survive today showed off home cooks' ingenuity.

When thinking about taking narcotic pain pills, people are mindful of their side effects, including addiction.

When Weighing Painkillers, Americans Worry: 'Will I Become An Addict?'

Nearly a third of people said they'd questioned or refused a doctor's recommendation of painkillers, according to findings from the latest NPR-Thomson Reuters Health Poll. Fear of addiction and worries about side effects were common concerns.

"Macho types are inspired by the likes of Jason Statham," pictured here, writes Daniel Jones.

Confronting Your Crown: Male Pattern Baldness

Balding men have decisions to make: Go with a comb over, take medication, get hair plugs or a toupee or do nothing at all. So when New York Times contributing editor Daniel Jones started losing his hair, he chose what he considers a "cooler alternative" — head shaving.

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine (left) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speak Monday about the launch of an antitrust investigation into Google outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

48 States Investigating Whether Google's Dominance Hurts Competition

The top legal officials of 48 states, led by Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, announced a major investigation into Google's dominance in search and advertising.

Engineers made a startling discovery while inspecting a fire-damaged public housing complex. They found a 74-year-old tenant, alive and well, five days after the building was supposedly evacuated in the midst of the blaze.

Senior Resident Found Alive In D.C. Apartment 5 Days After Fire

Raymond Holton, 74, was found alive and well in his apartment at a senior living center when building inspectors showed up to assess damage from Wednesday's fire.

Kerry Perry, shown here testifying to lawmakers in May, has resigned from her post as USA Gymnastics President and CEO.

USA Gymnastics Head Kerry Perry Resigns Amid Abuse Scandal

Perry has been under scrutiny from the U.S. Olympic Committee as USA Gymnastics attempts to navigate a path forward following a sexual abuse scandal by former team doctor Larry Nassar.

Day, Presley Debate in Craighead County Judge Race

The two candidates for Craighead County judge debated Wednesday on several topics, such as how to address problems with the county’s budget, top…

Boston Light, First Lighthouse In U.S., Celebrates 300 Years

The nation's first lighthouse turns 300 years old Wednesday. NPR takes a tour of Boston Light.

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