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Woman Finds Jeweled Treasure In Agatha Christie's Trunk

When an English woman bought a trunk at an estate sale, she was surprised to discover a diamond brooch and other jewels that belonged to Agatha Christie. She speaks with NPR's Scott Simon.

Comer Cottrell, right, confers with adman Jerry Metcalf in 1977.

Comer Cottrell, Creator Of The People's Jheri Curl, Dies At 82

Cottrell died last Friday in Plano, Tex. His do-it-yourself product brought more affordable curly hair to the masses.

Representatives of Republican incumbent Robert Bentley and Democratic challenger Parker Griffith had been talking about scheduling debates, but those talks failed.

Alabama Ranks 14th In Campaign TV Ad Spending

A new national study says Alabama ranks 14th in the nation for money spent so far on television advertising during the 2014 elections.The study by the…

New $3.7B Gas Line Proposed For Ala., Ga., Fla.

A proposal to build a $3.7 billion pipeline carrying natural gas from Alabama into Florida is raising protests from Georgia landowners.Spectra Energy…

Passengers from three West African countries will face screening for Ebola symptoms when they arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Travelers are seen here at a JFK checkpoint earlier this week. Four other airports will begin screening next week.

Ebola Deaths Top 4,000; Screening Begins At New York's JFK Airport

The screening procedure will include passengers having their temperature taken with non-contact thermometers and answering questions to determine their potential exposure.

President George W. Bush, seated, signs No Child Left Behind into law at Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Ohio.

It's 2014. All Children Are Supposed To Be Proficient. What Happened?

The No Child Left Behind law famously set this year as the date when, well, no children would be left behind. So now what?

North Korean Leader, Out Of Sight For Weeks

Where is Kim Jong Un? Many in North Korea are wondering, after the leader missed a ceremony to pay tribute to his late father and grandfather. NPR's Scott Simon talks to the BBC's Stephen Evans.

Jason Carter, the eldest grandson of former President Jimmy Carter, is running to become Georgia's next governor.

Grandpa Jimmy Carter Casts A Shadow Over Ga. Governor's Race

Jason Carter has his eye on the governor's mansion. If he wants to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter, he has to be careful how he uses that legacy.

To remake <em>The Empire Strikes Back</em>, dozens of fans play roles such as Luke Skywalker and Jedi master Yoda, seen here training on the planet Dagobah.

The Empire Strikes Back: The Fan-Made Version

A follow-up to 2010 Emmy-winner Star Wars Uncut, the film is a pastiche of live action, stop-motion and animation that shows both the contributors' talents and their passion for the original.

In a campaign ad from John Foust, the candidate tries to appeal to Korean voters.

In Northern Virginia, Candidates See Opportunity In Asian Vote

Democrats and Republicans are both trying to lure the votes of Asian Americans, the country's fastest growing racial group.

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