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Members of the family of Kayla Mueller, 26, have confirmed that their daughter has been held captive since being taken prisoner in 2013 while doing humanitarian work in Syria. ISIS claims Mueller died in an airstrike Friday.

ISIS Claims U.S. Hostage Was Killed Friday In Jordanian Attack

We do not have confirmation of her fate, but her family says the American hostage is Kayla Mueller, an aid worker from Prescott, Ariz.

The <em>Pseudomonas stutzeri</em> bacterium, commonly found in soil, was the most prevalent subway microbe. Lower Manhattan was its prime hangout.

What Microbes Lurk In The Subways Of New York? Mysteries Abound

Think expedition to the rain forest, but one where you'll need a MetroCard to get around. The microbial life of the New York subways turns out to be as rich, odd and confounding as the city itself.

Leaders of Both Houses of Kentucky Legislature Confident About Heroin Bill

Leaders of both houses of the Kentucky general assembly remain committed to passage of legislation to address heroin problems. House Speaker Greg Stumbo…

A school of vermilion rockfish. After being depleted decades ago by overfishing, rockfish — a genus of more than 100 tasty species — have made a remarkable comeback.

For Rockfish, A Tale Of Recovery, Hidden On Menus

Once depleted by decades of overfishing, rockfish have rebounded. But it's hard to tell this conservation and fishery management success story if purveyors continue to misidentify the tasty fish.

Survey teams are part of the Ebola army: They determine who's sick and send out burial teams when needed. Here, Osman Sow talks with Kadiatu, who is eight months pregnant and suspected of having the virus, as she waits at a health center in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

To Get To Zero Ebola Cases, It'll Cost A Lot: Roughly $1.5 Billion

A new U.N. report lays out how much money is needed and where it should go — everything from transportation for contact tracers to cash incentives for health care workers.

The parents of Kayla Mueller, 26, released a statement saying they are hopeful she is still alive. Mueller was kidnapped in 2013 while doing humanitarian work in Syria. ISIS claims Mueller died in an airstrike Friday.

Family Of U.S. Hostage Held By ISIS Hopeful She Is Alive

Kayla Jean Mueller's parents released a statement late Friday. Jordan called ISIS's claim "criminal propaganda;" U.S. officials say they can't confirm her death.

Jonathan Banks (left) plays Mike Ehrmantraut, a former cop and a hit man, on the new AMC series <em>Better Call Saul</em>. He often carries out illegal instructions from Saul Goodman (right, played by Bob Odenkirk).

Fresh Air Weekend: Bradley Cooper, Review Of 'Better Call Saul,' David Linden

Cooper says the conversation about American Sniper is moving way the film's message about vets; the prequel to Breaking Bad is as good as its parent series; Linden talks about his new book Touch.