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For the vast majority of people, says one expert, it's good to save in a 529 plan. And no, saving money in one of those plans doesn't mean you'll pay a lot more for college tuition.

The iconic rock song "Wild Thing" was written in 15 minutes, 50 years ago, and has since been licensed more than 7,300 times. Chip Taylor talks about the song he wrote that holds a special place in his heart.

The head of Syria's antiquities agency was in Italy making an appeal for help to stop the destruction of his war-torn country's cultural heritage at the hands of Islamic militants.

The Barbershop includes NPR's Ammad Omar, former Republican Party chief Michael Steele, and former Obama official Dru Ealons to talk about the Keystone pipeline, Ben Carson, and the Star Wars trailer.

Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to engage in a new round of peace talks on Syria soon. Former U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford explains the challenges in finding a diplomatic solution.

(MPRN-East Lansing) State lawmakers may not be done putting more money into road repairs. The Legislature recently sent Gov. Rick Snyder a plan that…

The parliament of the distinctive northeastern region called for independence in what the central government says was an illegal vote. Linda Wertheimer talks with reporter Lauren Frayer in Madrid.

A provision in the highway bills before Congress would require the IRS to hire collection agencies to collect back taxes. Congress sees it as a way of raising money to pay for highway construction. Opponents say it would lead to abuses, and that it's been tried in the past — and cost taxpayers more than it brought in.

The Crow Tribe doesn't have adequate housing, jobs or educational opportunities. But it does have 9 billion tons of coal. Tribal leaders want to use it to better the community. But others worry about climate change and wonder if a proposed coal mine will pay off in the long run.

The World Anti-Doping Agency has found evidence of "deeply rooted culture of cheating" and use of performance-enhancing drugs. It is calling for Russia to be suspended from international track events.