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A new study documents significant fluctuations in the IQs of a group of British teenagers. The findings bolster the theory that the IQ test isn't a measure of a person's "fixed" intellectual capacity but rather, a gauge of acquired knowledge that progresses in fits and starts.

Some see a sign in the central bank's language of slightly better growth. But have its words changed that much?

America has always come back from hard times. Is this time different? NPR will soon explore the country to hear from people about their experiences in this economy. Help us plan our trip. Tell us what stories you want to hear and where you think we ought to go.

The same day that Abbott Labs announced it's splitting in two, the company disclosed it's also putting aside a big pile of cash to cover a settlement of allegedly illegal marketing of the seizure drug Depakote.

The community affairs detective has become an Internet sensation for his sharp choice in fashion. But some protesters are torn: Should they trust a man with their aesthetic sensibilities, but associated with a police department they've clashed with?

President Bashar Assad still has full control of the capital and has relied heavily on his security forces to limit demonstrations elsewhere. He has made no major concessions, and seems determined to defeat the uprising.

Union workers at Ford have ratified a new contract that does not include wage increases for most workers — but does obligate Ford to create 5,750 new jobs in the U.S.

As former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney tries to overcome unease about his religion in his bid for the GOP nomination, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has taken out billboards and TV ads in 12 new cities. The ads proclaim "I'm a Mormon" and aim to dispel misconceptions about the church.

This year's World Series match-up puts the St. Louis Cardinals against the Texas Rangers. If history is any guide, there's only a small chance the series will go to seven games.

Melissa Block talks with the young adult author Lauren Myracle. Her book Shine was mistakenly announced as a National Book Award finalist, when in fact the committee meant to nominate Chime. The author shares her up-and-down week with Melissa — and the good that came from the mix-up.