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Takata Ignition Systems in Schoenebeck, Germany, which makes air bags. Millions of automobiles have been recalled because of a defect in the air bags' inflators.

NHTSA Adds More Than 3 Million Vehicles To Air Bag Recall

Almost 8 million vehicles are now being recalled over worries their air bags could malfunction. Vehicle owners in hot and humid climates are under special alert.

Panel Round One

Our panelists answer questions about the week's news: The White Noise Album; Can't We All Just Get Some Nutmeg?

Letters: Prosecutor's Apology, Academic Fraud At UNC

NPR's Audie Cornish and Robert Siegel read comments from listeners about a prosecutor's apology to the man he helped put away decades ago and the University of North Carolina's academic fraud scheme.

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is escorted to a helicopter in handcuffs by Mexican navy marines at a navy hanger in Mexico City on Saturday. A senior U.S. law enforcement official said that Guzman, the head of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel, was captured alive overnight in the beach resort town of Mazatlan.

Mexican Drug Cartel Kingpin Captured In Joint U.S.-Mexico Raid

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the head of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, was arrested in the Pacific coastal city of Mazatlan, according to officials.

A man reads a copy of <em>Red Pepper</em> on Tuesday in Kampala, Uganda.

Ugandan Tabloid Names Gays After Anti-Gay Measure Becomes Law

In an accompanying article, the tabloid Red Pepper praised the new law that not only criminalizes gay sex, but also makes it a crime not to report gay people.

Don't be the bane of the Secret Santa pool this year.

Last-Minute Gift Ideas For The Wild Cards On Your Shopping List

Got a nosy next-door neighbor? A sober, Economist-reading cousin? A dorky retired dad? We believe that there's a perfect book out there for everyone — and we're determined to help you to find 'em.

South African President Nelson Mandela and Russian President Boris Yeltsin shake hands in Moscow on April 29, 1999.

When Nelson Met Boris: How Mandela's Grace Transformed A Moment

It was the spring of 1999 in Moscow, and two of the 20th century's great revolutionary leaders, South Africa's Nelson Mandela and Russia's Boris Yeltsin, were having their first face-to-face talks as presidents of their nations. Yeltsin was struggling, but with a few simple gestures, Mandela changed the narrative.

Explosions during the filming of the PG-13 hit <em>The Dark Knight</em> in Chicago in 2007.

Violence In PG-13 Movies Comes With Plenty Of Sex And Booze

Watching violent movies makes teenagers more aggressive, and that violence is almost always associated with sex, drinking and smoking. Violent characters in PG-13 movies are as likely to indulge in violent activities as those in R-rated flicks.

Amid Praise, Iran Deal Hit With Skepticism

Iran and six world powers have reached an agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program for six months, while the international community gives the country a bit of relief from sanctions. While some are praising the deal, others are already skeptical about its long-term success.

A woman casts her ballot Tuesday at a polling station in Nasr City, Cairo.

Egyptians Go To Polls With Opposition Largely Silenced

Arrests and other intimidation have kept critics from being able to organize and speak out. The interim government's message: If you're really an Egyptian than you'll vote yes. Opponents say the new constitution further enshrines the military's role in Egyptian life.

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