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NPR's Larry Abramson reports on a new discovery that may be good news for the growing wireless industry. Researchers at Bell Laboratories say they've found a way to transmit and receive radio signals three different ways over the same frequency, which could lead to more reliable cell phone coverage and faster connection speeds on the wireless Internet.

The prospects for a long-term peace agreement in the Middle East have declined sharply with yesterday's election of Ariel Sharon as prime minister of Israel. In the short time since his election, Sharon has sent numerous signals that the 7-year-old Oslo peace deal is dead. NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports from Jerusalem.

Speaking to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry criticizes President Bush's plan to redeploy 70,000 troops over the next 10 years. Kerry says the plan signals a lack of commitment that does not help the war on terrorism. Hear NPR's Juan Williams.

The alien harmonies and jagged rhythms of Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring signalled the birth of modern music in 1913. Conductor Marin Alsop says the rambunctious score still sounds fresh today.

A growing number of chronic pain sufferers are turning to so-called pain pacemakers -- devices implanted under the skin that block pain signals from reaching the brain. Users praise the device's effectiveness, but critics say it should only be used as a last resort. Hear NPR's Joe Shapiro.

Jerome Powell signaled more measures to curb inflation were in the offing.

More than three weeks into the Israel-Hamas war, President Biden continues to signal his strong support for Israel. That support goes back decades.

The drone attack that killed three U.S. service members at a base in Jordan signals a shift in the access to military drones and how they are being used around the world.

Hamas hailed the attack without claiming responsibility, calling it a "natural response to the occupation's crimes against our people."

Democratic enthusiasm was up in Texas, but it's still a very Republican state. Statewide, Democrats face an uphill climb, but in key suburban House races, they could make gains.