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A damaged Amtrak train car is lowered from an overpass Tuesday at the scene of a train crash onto Interstate 5 a day earlier in DuPont, Wash. Federal investigators say they don't yet know why the Amtrak train was traveling 50 mph over the speed limit when it derailed. The rail cars will be taken to a nearby military base for closer analysis.

Derailment Probe Looks At Speed, As Critics Cite Amtrak's 'Lax Safety Culture'

The National Transportation Safety Board is trying to figure out why the train was traveling 80 mph in a 30 mph zone when it careened off a highway overpass Monday, killing at least three people.

D.R.A.M.: Tiny Desk Concert

The rapper/singer storms the NPR Music offices, activating his signature smile and bouncing through five highlights from his catalog — including the smash single "Broccoli."

'The Bad Food Bible' Says Your Eating Might Not Be So Sinful After All

In his new book, Dr. Aaron Carroll explains that there might be less evidence against some notoriously bad foods than we think. In fact, maybe we should be eating some of them more often.

"It brings back a lot of shame," Christian Picciolini says of his time fronting a white power punk band. He has since disavowed the white supremacist movement and works to help others disengage from it too.

A Former Neo-Nazi Explains Why Hate Drew Him In — And How He Got Out

Christian Picciolini spent eight years as a member of a violent, white power skinhead group. He eventually withdrew and co-founded a nonprofit to help extremists disengage.

Wayne State medical school issues warning to faculty

Top officials at Wayne State University School of Medicine are telling faculty that insufficient productivity will no longer be tolerated.As Crain's…

Ann Marie Owen walks with her husband, Bruce, near their home in Port Ewen, N.Y. Owen says the opioids prescribed by doctors made her feel sick and failed to ease her pain. Medical marijuana, she says, saved her life.

Medical Marijuana's 'Catch-22': Limits On Research Hinder Patient Relief

Suffering Americans seek medical marijuana as an alternative to opioids and other powerful pharmaceuticals. Though legal in 29 states, doctors say the lack of strong data make it hard to recommend.

Nuclear regulators to discuss security issue at Fermi 2

Federal regulators are holding a private meeting with officials from DTE Energy today to discuss a security issue at the Fermi 2 nuclear power plant in…

DNR says drilling not OK under old growth forest

The rights to drill under a landmark old-growth forest in northern Michigan are off the auction block.Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director…

Review: Matt Pond PA, 'The State Of Gold'

The band's 10th album sounds at home among its many predecessors, satisfyingly reconciled between Matt Pond PA's restless drive and its rustic roots.

Vice President Mike Pence, right, and White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus arrive on Capitol Hill on Tuesday for the Senate procedural vote on health care overhaul.

Congressional Wrangling Over Obamacare Repeal Could Drag On For Months

The Senate has voted to send a bill repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act to the floor for debate. But with multiple bills in play, it could be months before legislation actually emerges.

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