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Veta Christy reports on a decision by the Connecticut Yankee Nuclear Power plant to close permanently. The nation's second oldest reactor was shut down in July due to safety concerns, but was scheduled to run for another 10 years. Analysts say the shutdown could signal big changes for the nation's utilities.

President Bush has delayed for 60 days a possible strike by Northwest Airline's mechanics. Other major airlines facing labor troubles see today's federal intervention as a signal the president may help them avert strikes too. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports.

NPR debuts its newest feature: a blog. The new editorial offering promises a look at outstanding stories, and issues that never make it to air. NPR producer -- and new blogger -- JJ Sutherland talks about Mixed Signals.

A new documentary film about the radical group the Weather Underground may signal that Hollywood is beginning to pay attention to 1960s counterculture. NPR's David D'Arcy reports.

The two Mars rovers, Opportunity and Sprit, are showing signs of wear... not surprising, since their mission was expected to end in April. But they're still beaming signals to Earth. NPR's Joe Palca reports.

A lone gunman killed six people including his ex-wife and stepfather Friday at multiple locations in the tiny rural community of Arkabutla, the local sheriff said.

Distrust between the parties is high a year after the violent insurrection. And it has affected how the institution operates.

The Jan. 6 hearings have been packaged like TV shows: Each episode has a plot, and some special guest stars, announced in advance. As a miniseries, the verdict is in: This particular show is a hit.

Alaska has a sexual assault rate 3 times the national average and a child sex assault rate 6 times. NPR's Scott Simon discusses that with Alexander Hirsch of the University of Alaska at Fairbanks.

A lot of people faint at some point in their lives for no clear medical reason. New research provides some explanation. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on December 6, 2023.)