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The asteroid smashed into Earth. And from miles under the Earth's surface, rock hurtled upward to a height twice that of Mount Everest and then collapsed outward to form a ring of mountains.

Overall, U.S. life expectancy dipped in 2015 — the first drop since 1993. That's because the death rate went up between 2014 and 2015, driven by an increase in mortality among people younger than 65.

Oil prices are falling, down sharply since mid-June to just over $45 a barrel. That has affected gasoline prices, now down to an average of $2.65 a gallon, about 85 cents less than a year ago.

The people in charge of the Oscars have announced reforms to increase diversity in their organization and in the awards. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Neda Ulaby.

A New York City-based program aims to make students into critical media consumers.

Today's the day for not-so-serious news, from Google's new Parachute delivery service to a unique look into the life and humanity of John Stamos.

The White House hasn't announced any such plans. But Obama will be in Japan next month and a visit would be a grand symbolic gesture in keeping with his emphasis on nuclear nonproliferation.

The White House hasn't announced any such plans. But Obama will be in Japan next month and a visit would be a grand symbolic gesture in keeping with his emphasis on nuclear nonproliferation.

With chiseled muscles and a natural flair for entertainment, Joanie Laurer exploded onto the scene of professional wrestling in the late 1990s. She was found dead in her apartment Wednesday.

Hillary Clinton attended a star-studded concert in New York City. Bernie Sanders flew to Maine and Michigan to rally voters. On the Democratic side, Michigan is the next big prize.