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Mark Rosekind, of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, tells NPR's Scott Simon what's causing a spike in car accidents in the first half of this year and what's being done about it.

Iraqi troops, with U.S. support, are on the outskirts of the Norther Iraqi city. Mosul has been under ISIS control for more than two years.

The U.S.-backed troops have pushed through territory faster than expected in this pivotal offensive. The last major ISIS-held urban center in Iraq hangs in the balance.

As people continue searching for their loved ones, they are turning to social media for help. One site, Trello, lets friends and family keep an active list of those who remain unaccounted for.

The Department of Education announcement may make it easier for students to get their money back.

When O.J. Simpson was acquitted of murder in 1995, the absence of the weapon prompted much speculation. Police are now testing a knife allegedly found years ago and kept by a retired police officer.

Panamanians are upset about their country's international reputation in light of the Panama Papers leak, which exposed the country as helping the world's rich and corrupt hide their money.

Scientists measured the microbes that are in the indoor spaces where we spend most of our time. Each city had a unique microbiome, with many outdoor microbes making their way indoors to live with us.

China's economy sailed through the financial crisis unscathed — at least in the short run.

The organization is hoping public pressure could sway states considering the laws.