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FDA advisers are set to review an Alzheimer's drug found to slow the disease's progress in patients in the early stages. The big questions are about how the drug should be marketed.

2016: Mr. Hockey, Gordie How, passes at 88 years old. Howe was celebrated as one of the greatest goal scorers in history, with a remarkable record of finishing in the top five for scoring in 20 consecutive seasons from 1949 to 1971, still an NHL record. Known for his toughness, he inspired the term "Gordie Howe Hat trick," comprising a goal, assist, and fight, although he achieved this feat only twice in his career. Howe played a pivotal role in leading the Red Wings to four Stanley Cup championships in the 1950s.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with lead actor Joel Basman and director David Schalko about his German-Austrian miniseries Kafka on early 20th century author Franz Kafka, released in the U.S. from June 6.

Experts and educators are worried about students who miss big chunks of the school year, but a new NPR/Ipsos poll shows parents aren’t quite sure what it is.

After residents fended off plans for a manufacturing megasite, Eagle Township officials hope a new land-use plan will better reflect what residents want to see.

The latest in the Israel-Hamas war. Far-right parties rattled traditional powers in the EU and made major gains in parliamentary elections. The defense begins its case in the Hunter Biden gun trial.

With his power curbed, and leading a coalition government, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for a rare third term after weeks of voting in the world’s largest democracy.

NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Nimrod Goren, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, about the resignation of former defense minister Benny Gantz from Israel's war cabinet.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Tate Fall, elections director for Cobb County, Ga., about challenges in hiring and retaining poll workers.

Pakistan and archrival India met Sunday in one of the most anticipated matches in Cricket World Cup action. India came out on top. Pakistan, which lost to the USA last week, plays Canada next.