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The surprising history of electronic toll collection can be traced back to the theremin and a Russian spy program. It's still in use, even as tollbooths are being eliminated.

A classified congressional report on Edward Snowden's stunning 2013 removal of top secret National Security Agency documents was approved Thursday by the House Intelligence Committee. It was just hours before the Oliver Stone biopic, Snowden, is set to hit theaters nationwide. Panel members say their report paints a far less favorable portrait of Snowden and his motives than the new movie does.

Some employees are suing their employers to get better deals on their 401(k) options. It seems like a wonky version of ambulance chasing. But when employees at an investment firm that creates funds got on the trend, it became a chance to understand what makes a raw deal on a 401(k) fee.

Hillary Clinton returned to the campaign trail Thursday after spending three days at home recuperating from pneumonia.

NPR's wide-ranging interview with Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine covers Hillary Clinton's transparency, the nature of Donald Trump's support, Kaine's experience as a missionary in Honduras and his faith.

The immigrants rights organizer turned comedian won't impersonate his parents' Indian accents. For many people, he says, "immigrants are funny voices," and he's not interested in playing into that.

Kaine, Hillary Clinton's vice presidential pick, tells Steve Inskeep that his experience living in Honduras as a young man has informed his immigration beliefs. He says many are fleeing violence.

"We thought you were pulling the udder one when we herd the moos," Google said. But it's true — automatic identity protection kept this passing animal incowgnito.

More than 3,000 have been killed in the country's new war on drugs. More than 700,000 have surrendered to police, fearing for their lives. Police say those who surrender and stay clean will be safe.

She's the star of a new celebrity video from the U.N., highlighting the refugee crisis. It grabs attention. But will it make a difference?