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This week, NPR's Michel Martin has been leading challenging conversations about the fear of black men. Now we want to hear from you.

The late novelist's Millennium series is getting an addition, The Girl in the Spider's Web. The book, written by David Lagercrantz, just got its title and a U.S. release date: Sept. 1.

Islam is growing more rapidly than any other religion in the world, according to the Pew Research Center, which predicts that Islam will nearly equal Christianity by 2050 before eclipsing it.

Googling that fact can make insufferable know-it-alls even more sure of their superior abilities, a study finds. The mere act of searching seems to boost faith in one's knowledge.

Gunmen have attacked a university in eastern Kenya, killing at least 14 people. The militant group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility. NPR's Gregory Warner offers the latest from Nairobi.

If you're not a bit farsighted at age 6, you're much more likely to be nearsighted by age 12, a study of thousands of children finds. A simple eye refraction exam can spot it early on.

The indictment of Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., could lead to Chris Christie, R-N.J., appointing a replacement. With Christie's presidential prospects, he might want to consider appointing himself.

More than 100 cars were reportedly involved in accidents. Conditions forced airlines to delay or cancel flights after the sandstorm arrived from Saudi Arabia.

President Obama said that if fully implemented, the deal outlined today would prevent Iran "from obtaining a nuclear weapon."

A new study in the journal Science explores the power of surprise to motivate infant learning.