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Some observers say race may have played a role in the shooting of 17-year-old African-American Trayvon Martin. The shooter says it was self defense, but Martin's family says the boy was unarmed and are demanding Florida authorities press charges. Host Michel Martin speaks with Miami Herald reporter Frances Robles.

Business and political leaders have repeatedly warned that America's scientists and engineers are in short supply. However, some economists say the numbers indicate the opposite — a glut of high-tech workers. A panel of experts debate whether America's schools produce the scientific workforce needed to compete globally.

The Oscar-winning actor has been in Washington trying to raise awareness about the humanitarian situation in Sudan.

Washington Post columnist has been shown some of the documents seized during the raid that ended with the al-Qaida leader's death. The plot didn't get far, officials tell him, but underscores bin Laden's desire to strike the U.S. again.

Dharun Ravi, who was accused of using a webcam to spy on his gay roommate's love life has been convicted of bias intimidation and invasion of privacy. Tyler Clementi, the spying victim, committed suicide in September 2010.

The story became the show's most popular podcast and inspired a petition, signed by hundreds of thousands, demanding better working conditions for factory workers. But, now, This American Life says Daisey fabricated many aspects of the story.

This drinking song celebrates the biochemistry of getting drunk, the hangover that ensues, and the microorganism behind it all.

In the golden age of flight, pilots reveled in the magic of lonely nights aloft and suffered the perils of stormy skies. Author Gregory Crouch recommends three books that describe these harrowing aero-adventures. Do you remember the first time you flew? Tell us your story in the comments.

The U.S. Supreme Court will make audio of the upcoming oral arguments in a healthcare case available on the same day because of the "extraordinary public interest." The cases are scheduled to be argued for six hours over a three day period at the end of March.

Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich is asking supporters for small donations to keep his campaign alive. He’s saying those small donations could…