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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flies to Japan today to begin a week-long trip across Asia. It is her first trip as the Obama administration's top diplomat — and she says she's looking for ways that the U.S. and asian countries can chart a "common future."

President Barack Obama spoke to a joint session of Congress for the first time last night before a national audience. He outlined an ambitious plan to repair the national economy, and reemphasized his commitment to health care, and education as top priorities. But some Republicans are skeptical of Obama's agenda.

When released, "Babel" instantly topped the New York Times Best Seller list.

Louis Armstrong had a chart-topping album out just last year, more than 50 years after his death.

The Armed Conflict Location And Event Data Project says some of the top areas of concern are the Palestinian territories, Ukraine, Mexico, Myanmar and even the United States.

New York Attorney General Leticia James says top NRA officials used the non-profit gun ownership group as a "personal piggy bank."

The state’s top health official is giving controversial advice that defies Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, leaving it up to parents to decide when to keep kids home from school.

One of the biggest myths? That children don't kill themselves. It's just not true. Children as young as 5 take their own lives every year.

The home stretch of a presidential campaign is anxiety-producing. But there are some clues for how the race might be going, from where the candidates travel to early vote totals.

NPR's Ari Shapiro went to Kiev this month planning to report several feature stories on the Ukrainian revolution. Instead, he found himself documenting a country edging toward civil war.