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Vernon Madison was sentenced to death for the 1985 murder of a Mobile, Ala., police officer.

Executing Someone With Dementia Might Violate Constitution, Justices Say

A convicted murderer developed dementia while on Death Row. The Supreme Court blocked his execution for now, asking a lower court to determine whether the man understands why he is being put to death.

Sepsis arises when the body overreacts to an infection, and blood vessels throughout the body become leaky. Researchers now estimate that about 11 million people worldwide died with sepsis in 2017 alone — that's about 20% of all deaths.

Stealth Disease Likely To Blame For 20% Of Worldwide Deaths

Sepsis, or blood poisoning, arises when the body overreacts to an infection. An analysis finds that it may be involved in 20% of deaths worldwide, twice the proportion previously estimated.

Pictured is a Vector Space Systems rocket Launch at Complex 46 of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base. Vector has also launched from Spaceport Camden.

Georgia Tech Students To Conduct Test Rocket Launch At Spaceport Camden

Students from Georgia Tech’s Yellow Jacket Space Program will be in Camden County this weekend to conduct a rocket test.The test launch is being conducted…

Over 200 Professional Women's Hockey Players Won't Play In North America This Year

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Katie Strang, writer for The Athletic, about the players' demands for a sustainable league that pays its players living wages.

Supreme Court Rules Against Apple, As Kavanaugh Sides With Liberal Justices

The Supreme Court says iPhone users' antitrust lawsuit against Apple can continue. The decision divided President Trump's two appointees, Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch.

The 2018 Florida Constitution Revision Commission. Group photo.

Effort To Abolish The Constitution Revision Commission Gains Steam

State lawmakers appear heading toward abolishing the state’s Constitution Revision Commission. This after the latest incarnation of the group was...

Naomi Scott plays Jasmine in the new live-action <em>Aladdin</em> movie. The character was the first official Disney princess of color in the 1992 animated version of the film.

How Disney Princesses Influence Girls Around The World

A researcher wanted to see how girls of different nationalities perceived the idea of a princess.

Attorney General William Barr, seen leaving his home on March 21, will determine how much of the Mueller report to release to Congress and the public.

The Man Who Will Determine The Fate Of The Mueller Report: What You Should Know

This is not the first time Bill Barr has led the Justice Department. The seasoned D.C. lawyer has expressed expansive views on the powers of the president — and supported past presidential pardons.

Readers Lament 'International Herald Tribune' Name Change

Starting Tuesday, American expats throughout Europe will pick up their The International Herald Tribune to discover it has been renamed, The International New York Times. Many longtime readers say they'll feel a great loss.

It's great that he's going for the last piece of pasta. Or is it?

Babies Who Eat Too Well May Be On The Path To Obesity

Do pushy parents make a baby fatter, or is it all in the genes? That's one of the big puzzles that scientists are trying to answer. Two studies suggest that an individual's interest in food is a big factor, even in babies. A genetic predisposition may be involved.

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