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The shooting of 16 Afghan civilians on Sunday is not likely to alter U.S. and NATO strategy in that country. But the incident will exacerbate tensions and could make it more difficult for the U.S. to work closely with the Afghans.

Chances are you've fallen victim to earworms — pesky songs or melodies that get stuck in your head and just won't get out. Research suggests that there are psychological reasons why some songs are more likely to stick, including memory triggers, emotional states and even stress.

A man with locked-in syndrome is asking a court to let doctors kill him, without facing murder charges.

GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's on-the-trail efforts in Mississippi and Alabama may look awkward, but his money and organization could translate to wins on Tuesday.

Thanks to tech companies, Utah generated jobs at a faster rate than any other state in the country — with the single exception of North Dakota. The outdoor life is attracting thousands of workers, but the boom is also being fed by the recruitment of top researchers and venture capital investment — a formula that helped create Silicon Valley.

The app gives you real-time information about the people surrounding you.

The Sunday Times reporter was remembered as a person who took risks because she believed what she did was important.

While Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney argues that his opponents have no realistic shot at winning enough delegates to secure the nomination, the same could eventually be true for Romney if a four-way race continues. NPR takes a look at the latest delegate numbers.

People who consumed about one serving of red meat (beef, pork or lamb) per day had a 13 percent increased risk of death, compared with those who were eating very little meat, a study found.