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Alex Malt takes a workshop about creatively rethinking technology with HacDC, a Washington, D.C., nonprofit that brings artists and programmers together.

Tiny Tech Puts Satellites In Hands Of Homebrew Designers

People are building everything from satellites to desk lamps with the help of the Arduino microchip.

The remains of a tree are seen in front of a boulder in the Dome Wilderness area of New Mexico in August 2012. The Las Conchas Fire torched the land in 2011, burning through more than 150,000 acres of forest.

Once Resilient, Trees In The West Now More Vulnerable To Fires

Many forests in the American West have evolved with fire, and actually benefit from the occasional wildfire. But researchers are finding that trees that once would survive and thrive with small fires are now losing their ability to do so.

President Obama has lunch with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the patio outside the Oval Office on Monday.

Obama And Clinton Meet For 'Friendship' Lunch

President Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Monday for a private lunch that immediately sparked speculation about what it means for the 2016 presidential race.

Former Deputy Attorney General James B. Comey waits to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington on May 15, 2007. NPR has learned that Comey is in line to become President Obama's choice as the next FBI director.

Senate Confirms James Comey As Next FBI Director

Comey is a Republican and a former Justice Department official during the George W. Bush years. His nomination sailed through the full Senate once Republican Sen. Rand Paul lifted his hold on the nominee.

Golden lion tamarins are one species that are largely monogamous.

For Some Mammals It's One Love, But Reasons Still Unclear

Scientists are squaring off yet again on the question of why some mammals are monogamous. A new paper argues that monogamy is most likely the result of males trying to protect their youngsters from murderous rivals. A second study says monogamy in mammals evolved in species where females were scattered about.

Montana opened the first government-run medical clinic for state employees last fall. A year later, the state says the clinic is already saving money.

Montana's State-Run Free Clinic Sees Early Success

A year ago, Montana opened the nation's first clinic for free primary healthcare services to its state government employees. It was pitched as a way to improve employee health but faced political opposition. A year later, the state says the clinic is saving money and diagnosing a host of issues.

Survey Shows Regional Divide On Abortion

A new survey about American attitudes toward abortion turns up strong regional differences in opinion. And the divide seems to be growing. Renee Montagne talks to Michael Dimock, director of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, about the survey.

Police: Jailbreak In Pakistan Frees More Than 250

Police say more than 250 prisoners were freed from a prison in northwestern Pakistan overnight. The Pakistani Taliban is taking responsibility for the attack. Renee Montagne talks to Sebastian Abbot, the Islamabad bureau chief for The Associated Press, for the latest developments.

Giant KFC Bucket Not Your Typical Yard Decoration

In Waynesboro, Ga., Aleena Headrick thought she was hallucinating when she saw a huge Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket in her front yard. Turns out, her landlord collects vintage signs and put it there. It quickly became a big draw for gawkers.

Book News: Campaigner For Jane Austen Banknote Deluged With Threats

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