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Research indicates bed rest does not improve birth outcomes and can be risky for the mom. So why is it still prescribed by many doctors and midwives for about 20 percent of pregnant women in the U.S.?

David Greene talks to Andrea Dutton, associate geology professor at the University of Florida, about a federal report that says climate change is causing more frequent and severe weather in the U.S.

Raed Fares, one of Syria's most prominent activists, was killed by unidentified gunmen in Idlib Province on Friday. He used his broadcasts to critique Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Dan Dotson, who operates an auction house and stars in Storage Wars on A&E, auctioned off a storage unit for $500. The new owner found millions in it, and agreed to return the money for 1.2 million.

The countries are trading blame over a maritime dispute in which Russia fired on Ukrainian vessels, injuring some sailors. The incident has sparked Ukrainian protests and an international backlash.

David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Scott Peters of San Diego about U.S. agents firing tear gas at migrants attempting to cross from Tijuana, Mexico. NPR's Scott Horsley weighs in on the discussion.

Ever notice McDonald's hash browns are shaped like a cell phone? Jason Stiber says he was charged with distracted driving. Police told local media that he was on his phone. Stiber says he was eating.

The filmmaker died of cancer at his home in Rome. Bertolucci's films — including The Conformist and The Last Emperor — enthralled and shocked the world.

The filmmaker died of cancer at his home in Rome Monday. Bertolucci's films, which include The Conformist and The Last Emperor, enthralled and shocked the world.

Matthew Hedges spent months in solitary confinement and without access to a lawyer, according to his wife, Daniela Tejada. Today, she says, "I've been brought back to life."