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Top stories include several deadly bombings in Iraq have killed dozens of people; the former chief aide to Ariz. congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has won her seat in a special election.

The Manchester Board of Alderman has approved a school budget that will save at least 54 teacher jobs. The city’s Board of Alderman voted Tuesday night to…

Ridley Scott's movie Prometheus makes us wonder about the benefits and risks of trying to artificially create life and intelligence in our labs. Could our creations destroy us?

Florida's controversial voter eligibility program is intended to purge non-citizens from its rosters. State election officials say it's necessary to protect the integrity of elections. But the U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit, saying eligible voters could get caught up. Host Michel Martin talks to Florida Governor Rick Scott.

Self-described "fermentation revivalist" Sandor Katz says "the creative space" between fresh and rotten is the root of most of humanity's prized delicacies. His new book, The Art of Fermentation, explores the ancient culinary art form.

The Department of Environmental Services is working to have a former auto-parts factory and landfill in Farmington declared a Superfund site. DES…

Manny Pacquiao landed punch after punch on his opponent Timothy Bradley only to suffer his first loss in seven years in a split decision. Fans and boxing experts generally agree that Pacquiao was robbed. NPR's Mike Pesca talks about the human element of making calls and judging wins in sports.

There were calls for civility last year after a gunman killed six and wounded 13 at an event hosted by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz. The election of her successor has commenters renewing that appeal.

Morgan Harrington, 20, was last seen alive on Oct. 17, 2009, when she left a Metallica concert at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. The band's lead singer is asking the public for help in finding her killer.

Four states held Senate primaries Tuesday. Voters there set up several races that will likely play key roles in deciding which party controls the Senate after the November election. NPR's Mara Liasson Las Vegas Sun columnist Jon Ralston and Richmond Times Dispatch columnist Jeff Schapiro discuss.