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UNH Smartphone App Helps Ships Avoid Endangered Whales

It’s believed that the population of North Atlantic right whales off the New England coast is down to just 300-400.The whales have been classified as…

Two Dead In Shooting In Dalton

State and local police are on the scene of a shooting in Dalton which two people died but officials say there is no danger to the public.NHPR’s Chris…

Wallace Hartley left his job as a bank teller for a career in music, eventually joining the Titanic as a bandmaster.

Remembering The Titanic's Intrepid Bandleader

Wallace Hartley left work as a bank teller to become a conductor. He spent his final moments on the deck of the Titanic, leading the ship's seven musicians in song as they sank into the North Atlantic.

Tax day falls on April 17 this year, due to a little-known holiday in the District of Columbia.

Why Tax Day Falls On April 17 This Year

Taxpayers have a couple of extra days to get their federal returns in this year. April 15 falls on a Sunday. So why are taxes due on Tuesday, April 17, and not Monday?

It's not clear if diet soft drinks are the healthiest choice.

Advice For Diet Soda Lovers: Skip The Chips

What diet soda drinkers eat may matter more than what they sip when it comes to long-term health effects, according to new research. This may help explain why some people gain weight when drinking lots of diet soda.

Mitt Romney speaks at the 138th National Rifle Association of America meetings on May 15, 2009, in Phoenix.

Hunting For Votes, Romney Woos Wary Gun Owners

In Massachusetts, where Mitt Romney served as governor, gun rights are not very popular. Romney has since strengthened his support for gun owners, declaring himself "a hunter pretty much all my life." On Friday, he'll court the crowd at the National Rifle Association's annual convention.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivers a speech during Iran's Nuclear Technology Day at the presidential palace in Tehran, Iran, on April 8.

Facing Tougher Sanctions, Iran Enters Nuclear Talks

Iran meets the U.S. and other countries this weekend to discuss its controversial nuclear program. In the past, such talks have been fruitless. But analysts say this time might be different, because Iran's economy is under severe pressure as the result of the toughest sanctions the country has yet faced.

Marc Joseph, a real estate agent, checks on homes that have been foreclosed on.

We Stand At The Doorstep Of A Foreclosed House. Then We Go In

We tag along with a real estate agent whose job is to investigate a foreclosed house in Florida.

Mitt Romney campaigns Tuesday in Wilmington, Del., the day rival Rick Santorum left the race. On Thursday, two major anti-abortion groups endorsed Romney.

Romney Scores Key Endorsements From Anti-Abortion Groups

While running for Massachusetts governor, Mitt Romney vowed to "preserve and protect" abortion rights. On Thursday, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee won the endorsement of the nation's largest anti-abortion group, whose president said: "The pro-life movement is filled with converts."

Some Latin American leaders want to talk about the possibility of legalizing some drugs, a move the U.S. strongly opposes. Here, a Mexican soldier stands guard at a huge marijuana plantation that was uncovered in San Quintin, Baja California state, near the U.S. border, last year.

Some Latin Leaders Want New Approach To Drug War

The war on drugs is now decades old, with no end in sight. A number of Latin American presidents say it's time to consider alternatives, including legalization. They plan to raise the issue when more than 30 leaders from the Americas gather this weekend in Colombia, but the U.S. has made clear its opposition to legalization.

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