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Every weekday, All Things Considered hosts Ailsa Chang, Mary Louise Kelly, Ari Shapiro and Juana Summers present the program's trademark mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews, and offbeat features. Michel Martin hosts on the weekends.
Actor and director Chris Pine talks about learning from failure in an interview with NPR's Rachel Martin on her new show Wild Card.
Despite widespread condemnation, Israel appears intent on pushing further in Rafah. That's raising questions of whether it's slipping toward international isolation.
A helicopter with the Iranian president on board made a "hard landing," according to state-run media.
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with biologist Vesta Eleuteri regarding a study she authored about elephant communication.
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan about the James Webb Space Telescope's recent discovery of two distant black holes colliding.
Polls show young male voters who once supported Biden moving to Trump. We ask why that is and what the Democrats can do to turn the trend around.
Facing potential headwinds with both young voters and Black voters, President Biden's Morehouse College commencement address focused on his view of the importance - and future of - democracy.
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Dr. Adam Hamawy is a former U.S. Army combat surgeon currently in Gaza. He said he's treating primarily civilians, rather than combatants: "mostly children, many women, many elderly."
Uncuffed is a podcast from member station KALW that explores the lives of people who are incarcerated in California prisons.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Erich Schwartzel, who covers the film industry for The Wall Street Journal, about the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Emma Ashford, columnist for Foreign Policy, about her latest article "What Does America Want in Ukraine?"
It's unclear if Stormy Daniels' detailed and salacious testimony in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial will help prosecutors prove their case.
Popular slogans and ad campaigns have urged the public to save honeybees. But reports suggest those efforts were directed at saving the wrong bees.
People as far south as Florida were treated to a celestial light show Friday night as a geomagnetic storm set off an aurora, and caused some disruption to satellites.
We look at the latest season of the Pause/Play podcast, from KUT and KUTX Studios, which explores how global and local changes are impacting Austin's music ecosystem.
In the race to be the Republican nominee for governor of West Virginia, the candidates are battling over culture war issues — like who takes the toughest stand against transgender rights.
There's a growing trend of tenants unable to identify their landlords as corporations buy up properties. When a Connecticut woman's apartment started falling apart, she didn't know where to turn.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a report that's highly critical of the way Israel is carrying out its war in Gaza — but it doesn't say Israel has broken the rules for using U.S. weapons.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Michael Tyler, Biden's reelection campaign communications director.
The House voted overwhelmingly to set aside a motion by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., to remove Johnson as speaker
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A drug company will voluntarily stop selling a medicine that was bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars, keeping a promise the business made years earlier to people with the fatal condition ALS.
A month after fast food workers in California started earning at least $20 an hour, how is the financial picture for them and franchise owners shaping up?
Republicans tried for the kind of headline moments they've scored in similar hearings with elite college presidents. But the testimony from K-12 public school leaders offered few surprises.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author Juli Min about her new book Shanghailanders, which unspools the story of a family in reverse.
The judge presiding over Trump's case in Florida issued a ruling to indefinitely delay the trial, which centers on allegedly mishandling classified documents and resisting attempts to reclaim them.
Aid groups in the southern Gaza city of Rafah are trying to maintain services for people unable to leave amid an Israeli assault there. People who can leave Rafah are unsure where to go.
It's Been a Minute's Brittany Luse talks with Jane Schoenbrun, the writer and director of I Saw the TV Glow, about two suburban teens in the 1990s who bond over a show.
Kenya has endured months of record rainfall with no sign the deluge will stop any time soon. With over 200 killed in flash floods, many Kenyans think the government has been slow to react.
A new young adult novel called Blood at the Root follows a Black teen learning to harness his ancestral magic. Before it was a novel, it was a failed TV pilot. Before that, it was a tweet.
Thirty-seven nations Compete in Europe's Song Contest: Kitsch, Peace, Politics. The countries hope their entry will be named best song of 2024, though some of the greatest drama happens offstage.
Israeli tanks rolled into the southern Gaza city of Rafah Tuesday, taking control of the territory's border crossing with Egypt.
Every spring, a remarkable sight unfolds in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles, as thousands of songbirds fly north.
Hamas put out a statement saying it agrees to a proposal put forward by international negotiators to halt the seven-month war with Israel. But we are still waiting on details about the agreement.
The vast majority of U.S. college students are not taking part in campus protests over the war in Gaza. Students at University of Massachusetts-Boston share why they are choosing to stay out of it.
In the U.K., there are growing calls for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a national election this summer, after his party suffered heavy losses in last week's local elections.
Blowback was fierce after North Carolina passed transgender bathroom restrictions in 2016. But states aren't feeling as much heat after several easily-passed restrictions in recent years.
Judge Juan Merchan says former President Donald Trump violated a gag order in the New York criminal trial for a 10th time, threatening the next violation could land the presidential candidate in jail.
When a public school couldn't attract a theater teacher, it hired a stand-up comedian. School lunch is taking a ribbing, but the school says the students are learning useful academic skills.
Tennessee passed a bill package expanding gun access, including a measure allowing teachers to carry firearms in schools — despite calls for gun safety legislation after the Covenant school shooting.
After months of political turmoil, Panama has a new president who pledges to tackle a lackluster economy and close down the Darien Gap migrant route.
Military servicemembers who took part in the country's nuclear testing program are on the verge of losing federal benefits.
NPR's Life Kit team offers tips for how to read deeply in an age when we are constantly distracted.
There is a split-screen of media coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. Israeli channels focus on the Oct. 7 attack, the soldiers and the hostages, while Palestinian media highlights daily suffering.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with NASA administrator Bill Nelson about the space agency's plans to return to the moon and travel later to Mars.
Tens of thousands of people in the former Soviet republic of Georgia have been protesting a Russia-style draft bill they say will hurt free speech and democracy.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Elise Pepple, the host of Marfa for Beginners, a podcast that tells the story of daily life in that romantic west Texas art town.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Larry Demeritte, the first Black trainer to participate in the Kentucky Derby since 1989.
Nearly seven months after the start of the Israel-Hamas war, pressure is mounting on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Kaitlin Donner, who set a new world record time for running a mile with a child in a stroller.
The United Methodist Church has made a series of decisions to become more welcoming of LGBTQ people. The moves have also driven away many conservative Methodists.
Hope Hicks testified in former President Donald Trump's New York trial about damage control in the 2016 election and jurors heard a secret recording of Trump and his one-time fixer Michael Cohen.
Some cities, like three in Vermont, allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in local elections. In these places, noncitizen turnout has remained low, as noncitizen voting is a contentious national issue.
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Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
After cryptocurrency exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy in 2022, specialized distressed asset investors started buying up the company's debt. They stand to make big profits off the remains of FTX.
The White House is shoring up defenses on one of its most sensitive issues: immigration. Biden is trying to balance border security while protecting vulnerable undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Andy Nussbaum, who coached legendary basketball player Candace Parker when she played in high school. Parker recently said she is retiring from the WNBA after 16 years.
Far out in the Atlantic Ocean is a chain of volcanic islands — a province of Portugal. We escape tor a mountain trek among the dairy cows and waterfalls of Sao Miguel island in the Azores.
While some colleges resort to arrests and suspensions to clear protests, Brown University has struck a deal with its students. NPR's Juana Summers talks with a student who was in the negotiating room.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with White House senior advisor Tom Perez about the impending end of the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidized internet costs for millions of households.
Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, has been charged with allegedly accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from foreign entities.
The African country of Chad goes holds its presidential election in the next few days — one of the first military led governments in the region to do so. Will the vote bring stability or more chaos?
U.S. employers added 175,000 jobs in April. That's the smallest number in six months. A gradual cooling of the job market may help to ease concerns about inflation.
Venzuela's opposition finally gets to name a candidate to take on President Nicolas Maduro in July's election. The authoritarian leader has used all sorts of underhanded tricks to seize the advantage.
Women under 60 can benefit from hormone therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. That's according to a new study, and is a departure from what women were told in the past.
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The people behind the online scams you see might be the victim of a scam themselves. Tens of thousands of people have been trafficked into remote, Southeast Asian compounds and forced to scam others.
Arizona lawmakers voted to repeal the Civil War-era law banning nearly all abortions — leaving the state with a 15-week ban and highlighting the fierce debates taking place state by state.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, and investors now think borrowing costs could stay higher for months to come. Inflation remains stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target.
May 1 is a traditional decision day for many high school seniors to pick their college. But this year's trouble with the federal financial aid form has thrown that process into turmoil.
Israeli settlers tried to block a new aid route into Gaza. The incident was a setback for Blinken, who was trying to highlight progress in getting Palestinians food and supplies to stave off famine.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with security expert Juliette Kayyem about the decision to send in law enforcement at schools like Columbia University and UCLA. What strategy can bring de-escalation?
NPR's Juana Summers talks with mycologist Matt Kasson about a strange fungus that is threatening certain broods of periodical cicadas.
For centuries, stories of northern slavery were not easy to find. Understanding slavery in this project involves learning the stories of those enslaved — and bearing witness.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with economics professor Caitlin Myers, who has been tracking travel distances to abortion facilities, about the impact of Florida's ban on abortion after six weeks.
Three police officers and two paramedics faced felony charges in death of McClain, a young Black man not suspected of a crime. Two cops were aquitted.
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All first responders charged in the fatal botched arrest of Elijah McClain have been sentenced, but questions remain about whether it's changed how Black people are treated by police and paramedics.
The UN's highest court has declined to order Germany to end its military aid to Israel, finding there was as yet not enough evidence for the court to compel Germany to chance its policies.
The Justice Department is expected to send a recommendation to the White House Office of Management and Budget that marijuana be rescheduled as a less-dangerous drug.
Historical markers from the Atlantic through the Midwest tell a classic American tale of innocent white settlers killed by Native Americans. Many of the markers only tell half the story.
A controversial draft bill in the small former Soviet republic of Georgia's parliament targets the country's civil society. Critics say the bill shows Kremlin influence.
Two men were in business together until Oct. 7. The Israeli looks forward to a day when that trade will resume, while the Palestinian hopes he'll survive a war in which he has lost everything.
Abortion is almost entirely illegal in some states. The Catholic church hopes to keep it that way, but many Catholics support abortion rights. How do they reconcile their politics with their faith?
In Iran, popular rapper Toomaj Salehi, whose fiery lyrics helped galvanize an anti-government movement among young people, has been sentenced to death. He was charged with "corruption on earth."
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with student journalists at Emory University, University of Notre Dame and the University of Texas at Dallas about covering the pro-Palestine protests on their campuses.
Lebanon offers a glimpse into history, with a treasure trove of specimens that have been sealed away for millennia in ancient amber.
Scotland's first minister Humza Yousef has stepped down after a series of political missteps, dealing the latest blow to his party's independence ambitions.
The latest developments on the protracted truce talks between Israel and Hamas, with all eyes in Israel on the status of hostages held in Gaza.
Two electric vehicle shoppers feel conflicted about how China's more affordable EVs would affect drivers, jobs and the climate if they were sold in the U.S.
To understand labor in America, travel a short section of Interstate 20 through Alabama. Just off this highway, union hopes have been raised, crushed and dragged out for years.
The federal government says it will restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades region in Washington state, where they have not been seen since 1996.
This Weekend, tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma, Iowa and Nebraska. At least four people have died in Oklahoma and the destruction was enormous.
Florida had been a destination for people in the Deep South to get abortions, but on May first a six-week abortion ban goes into effect there, making the region the most restrictive for the procedure.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Luis Miguel Echegaray, ESPN soccer analyst, about the two teams in the race for the English Premier League soccer title with only three weeks left in the season.
After 18 years of service in the State Department, Hala Rharrit discusses her resignation with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.
This weekend marks 30 years since Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa, officially ending the country's era of apartheid. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with journalist Redi Thlabi.
The Utopie bakery has been crowned the winner of the 31st annual "best baguette in Paris" competition.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering resigning and is expected to make his decision known on Monday.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson visited Columbia University this past week amid protests surrounding the Israel-Hamas war. Johnson met with Jewish students who expressed concerns for their safety.
China launched three astronauts into space last week while Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting the country. Likely a coincidence, it still stood as a reminder of China's lofty space goals.
NPR's Scott Detrow spoke with Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen when she visited NPR for her Tiny Desk concert.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized ongoing campus protests across the U.S. as antisemitic. The Vermont senator said it was an attempt to "deflect attention" from Israel's actions.
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NPR Music's Robin Hilton talks to Scott Detrow about Iron & Wine's first solo album in seven years.
Moving can be very stressful. NPR's Life Kit talks with experts about ways to overcome some of that stress by making friends in a new place.
It was a big week in the world of former President Donald Trump's legal battles. Witnesses testified in the hush money trial and the Supreme Court heard arguments concerning Trump's immunity claims.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with author Emily Oster about her new book The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China's leader Xi Jinping. Washington and Beijing are engaging in talks over issues of economic development, global security, AI and more.
A young single dad is on a mission in the film Nowhere Special. With a terminal illness and no family to turn to, he's searching for the perfect adoptive family for his four-year-old son.
A look at where things stand on student loan forgiveness — and how Republicans and Democrats differ on whether to offer debt relief to student borrowers.
San Antonio's charreada or traditional Mexican rodeo originated among the Spanish conquistadors in the sixteenth century. The unique rodeo tradition has taken deep roots in the American Southwest.
The State Department has found that some Israeli units were responsible for gross violations of human rights, but so far has stopped short of restricting U.S. aid to them.
Huda Akram is a doctor based in Benghazi, Libya, whose family hails from Derna. She spoke to NPR on Wednesday, describing the harrowing scenes and what is happening now.
As the climate changes, places where home air conditioning used to be rare are now seeing a need for artificial cooling. In places like the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest, lives are at stake.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged support for Russia's war in Ukraine at his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante has been captured after escaping from a county jail in Pennsylvania and eluding a manhunt for almost two weeks.
Global Witness says 177 environmental activists were killed in 2022, and the majority were murdered in Latin America.
A brother and sister return to their hometown in the mountains of Morocco to see all that's lost after the earthquake.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly chats with journalist Michele Norris about her new podcast Your Mama's Kitchen.
A panel of experts has concluded that a common ingredient in over-the-counter decongestants does not work. This could lead to the product being pulled from store shelves.
Top tech CEO including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates discussed the future of artificial intelligence in a closed meeting with a bipartisan group of Senators on Capitol Hill.
While cybercrime is a problem around the world, agreeing on a definition on the international stage has been a huge challenge. That's plainly been on display at the United Nations recently.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to slime scientist Antonio Cerullo at the City University of New York about the benefits of mucus.
Inflation picked up a little steam last month, largely as a result of rising gas prices. The Federal Reserve is still expected to hold interest rates steady when policymakers meet next week.
The MTV Video Music Awards Monday night featured more than a dozen performances, a slew of awards and even a surprise reunion of a boy band.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Aaron David Miller about the Oslo Peace agreement and what has happened since that historic handshake and signing ceremony.
The Other Black Girl and Dreaming Whilst Black talkabout race, class, gender and upward mobility in compelling ways
For many students in Lahaina, school never started this year. The first day back coincided with the fire that burned down their town. Weeks after, parents demand that schools return.
Dubai's summer is a long, hot stretch. And the migrant workers who keep the city running year-round find brief escape in simple pleasures, even if it is outdoors.
President Biden loves to tout his support for unions. But the United Auto Workers union isn't returning the affection.
Sorry Jets fans, the hits just keep on coming. The latest came on Monday night, when quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon just four plays into his debut with the team.
NPR's TV critic shares some of his top picks for this autumn's new shows as well as shows you may have missed.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced the House will move forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, saying he lied "about his own knowledge of his family's foreign business dealings."
Roughly 581,000 gallons of wine poured out of two burst tanks at Destilaria Levira in Portugal Sunday, which led to a viral video of a "river of wine" coursing down a hilly street.
After summer storms flooded many Vermont communities, homeowners are deciding whether to repair their buildings or accept a buyout.
The auto industry's transition to electric vehicles is a complicating factor in tense union talks, proving to be both a headwind for the UAW and, in some ways, a source of leverage.
The Center for Reproductive Rights has announced lawsuits in Tennessee, Idaho and Oklahoma that tell dramatic stories describing how abortion laws interfered with patients' care.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with talk show host and writer Graham Norton about his new novel Forever Home.
Using a remote operated vehicle, NOAA scientists on the Okeanos Explorer encountered a shiny golden orb deep in the Gulf of Alaska.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Robert Wachter about the latest round of FDA approved COVID boosters and how people should think about COVID and its risk as the virus becomes endemic.
Cindy McCain, the U.N. World Food Programme's executive director, has been tasked with closing the giant hole in the budget.
A panel of doctors and scientists advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to recommend that people 6 months of age and older get new COVID boosters this fall.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Brent Davison, Troop B Commander for the New York State Police, about what it takes to search for prison escapees.
A recent study found that 1 billion people between the ages of 12 and 34 are at risk for noise-induced hearing loss. Here are some tips for building a solid ear care regimen.
It's been 50 years since a U.S.-backed coup overthrew the democratically elected president of Chile and installed a dictatorship. After five decades, many victims say they still haven't seen justice.
Twenty-two years after the Sept. 11 attacks, different motivations are drawing Marine recruits into service. New recruits were born years after the attacks.
Over the past decade, Nicaragua has become one of the most authoritarian countries in the Western Hemisphere. And for more than a year now, the country has also kept foreign journalists out.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rebecca Haw Allensworth, a professor of antitrust law at Vanderbilt Law School, about the federal government's first major monopoly trial of the Big Tech era.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mandeep Tiwana, who is attending the UN general assembly as the representative for the civic engagement organization CIVICUS, about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jean Lee, the former Pyongyang bureau chief for the Associated Press, and Georgetown University's Angela Stent, about the upcoming meeting between Kim Jong Un and Putin.
An invitation from a friend of a friend set off a domino effect for a woman at low point in her life, which eventually prompted her to quit her job and start a successful science podcast.
President Biden visits Vietnam as part of an effort to improve relations with the Asian nation. Trade between the two former enemies has soared in recent years.
President Biden is on his way back from Vietnam and India after a quick trip aimed at drawing closer to neighbors of China.
China's post-pandemic recovery fell far short of the mark. Consumers are spending less. Their lack of confidence in the future is feeding a cycle of stagnation.
Many who survived the 9/11 terrorist attacks have health problems. The CDC in Atlanta is hosting an exhibit that pays tribute to those suffering and shows what public health experts have learned.
A mountain town in Morocco is still trying to rescue people from the rubble after the powerful earthquake Friday while it also serves as a hub for aid groups trying to get to even more remote places.
A new poll finds a majority of California voters oppose cash payments to the descendants of enslaved African-Americans. The findings highlight the political headwinds facing reparation efforts.
The National Football League is kicking off a new season. And it's embracing legalized sports betting like never before.
The Curious City podcast from member station WBEZ explores the Chicago roots of the legendary TV show Soul Train.
It was a day of aftershocks, funerals and frantic rescues Sunday in Morocco. More than 2,100 people are confirmed dead since Friday's earthquake.
Plenty of Americans consider themselves to be unaffiliated from any religious institution. Yet for some, including Perry Bacon, the pull to a community like a church remains strong.
The Endangered Species Act has helped save hundreds of species from extinction. But climate change presents a new threat to endangered species and wildlife officials working to protect them.
As the Hollywood strike stretches on, we check in with strikers about what they're doing to make ends meet.
A powerful earthquake in Morocco has killed more than 1,000 people. Rescue attempts are made more difficult as the quake's epicenter is in the rugged Atlas Mountains.
NPR's Nathan Rott speaks with psychiatrist Dr. Jessica Gold about the need for colleges and universities to provide appropriate mental health services for students.
NPR's Nathan Rott speaks with William Tsutsui about Godzilla Minus One, the latest entry into one of the most iconic movie monster franchises.
President Biden and other world leaders announced a new corridor to link India with the Middle East and Europe. It's one of several initiatives aimed at countering China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Ukraine is the first nation with a large-scale nuclear power industry to face a full-scale war. Experts say the risks are daunting.
Dan Buettner has spent decades exploring the lifestyles and diets of people in remote places where living to 100 is more common. Here are life-enhancing habits from these 'blue zones.'
Oklahoma has joined Florida in allowing videos from the conservative group PragerU in classrooms. Officials say it's a way to give a pro-American education. Critics call it right-wing indoctrination.
A manhunt is on in the U.K. for a terror suspect whose cinematic prison break has captivated the country. Former soldier Daniel Khalife escaped from a London prison strapped under a food truck.
France's education minister has banned the wearing of the popular long robe known as the abaya in schools. He says it is a symbol of Islam.
A drought is causing a slowdown in shipping traffic at the Panama Canal. It's introducing new problems for the global supply chain.
President Biden landed in New Delhi for the G20 summit, and spent some time meeting with his host, Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with filmmaker Vinay Shukla and journalist Ravish Kumar about the new documentary While We Watched.
Earlier this week, Texas came close to a blackout. Another heat wave had people using their air conditioners into the evenings because temperatures didn't cool off. The grid nearly couldn't keep up.
Next month's national elections in Poland could determine the future of its young democracy.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Anthony Leiserowitz with the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication about what the climate disasters this summer mean for society's perception of climate change.
A long-lost shipwreck has been discovered in Lake Michigan by two maritime historians. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Brendon Baillod, one of the historians who discovered the shipwreck.
The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments about whether the state's 15 week abortion ban is protected under the right to privacy guaranteed by the state constitution.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with musician Melissa Etheridge about her new memoir Talking to My Angels.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall about accusations that Sen. Tommy Tuberville is putting national security at risk by blocking Pentagon confirmations in protest.
Four states are strengthening rules that require home sellers and landlords to disclose information about whether a home has flooded in the past, or is likely to flood in the future.
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A forthcoming referendum called "Indigenous Voice to Parliament" in Australia has sparked debate on whether First Nations people should be part of the consultation process involving Government policy.
The fifth taste: What is it, and how does it make food taste delicious? Umami means "delicious taste," and refers to the savory, meaty flavor often found in fish broths, mushrooms and tomatoes.
Wildfires are a worsening danger — and a big business opportunity. From high-tech alarms to home retrofits, the industry around preparedness is nascent, fairly small, barely regulated, growing fast.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Short Wave hosts Regina Barber and Aaron Scott about antibiotic resistance spreading through air, how farms can support biodiversity, and the eating habits of black holes.
Researchers in Hungary have looked at whether the high pitched babble people use with their dogs scientifically resonates with pets.
Thousands of items belonging to Queen's Freddie Mercury are being auctioned off this week, including his baby grand and early manuscripts of lyrics.
3M has agreed to pay $6 billion to vets and service members who suffered hearing loss due to faulty earplugs. The quarter million people who filed claims must decide if they'll join the settlement.
Ahead of the G20, India's Prime Minister Nerendra Modi boasted about his country's economic growth. But many young Indians say they have not benefited from it.
NPR's Juana Summers talks to the Ringer's Nora Princiotti about the start of the 2023 NFL season and what to expect.
Climate groups say the world needs to pull carbon dioxide from the sky and rapidly reduce oil production to hit climate goals. An oil company argues it can pull carbon instead of phasing out oil.
Belfast's peace walls, built in the Troubles to tamp sectarian violence, were slated to be torn down in 2023. But locals are protesting. Many want them preserved as war relics & public art.
A former spymaster is now steering Turkey's pivotal role in the world as it sits between east and west as its new foreign minister. He seems to be working to make a stormy region a little more stable.
Mexico is on course to make history by electing its first female head of state in next year's elections — likely shattering a glass ceiling in a notoriously patriarchal society.
Football fans subscribed to Charter Spectrum's cable TV can't watch ESPN's NFL coverage due to a dispute with Disney that saw more than two dozen Disney-owned channels yanked from the service.
Two years ago, 98 people died with the Champlain Towers South condo building partially collapsed. Federal investigators have been looking into the flaws in the building's pool deck.
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NPR's Michel Martin travels to Chad, which has been inundated with refugees fleeing from neighboring Sudan.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Lauren Mayberry, lead singer of CHVRCHES, about launching her solo career with a performance at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.
From SNL'sConeheads to Killer Bees, Broadway's Sweeney Todd and Candide, we remember Tony Award-winning costume designer Franne Lee who died on Aug. 27.
Farmworkers are particularly vulnerable to the extreme heat that's affected so many areas of the country including the Midwest. The push for a federal heatprotection policy is slow.
The state of Georgia has indicted 61 protesters on racketeering charges stemming from ongoing protests of a new public safety training facility near Atlanta, alleging "anarchist actions."
The U.S. Open in New York City is approaching its semifinals in sweltering conditions. Organizers partially closed the roofs on stadium courts to offer more shade but couldn't do much about the heat.
Why are humans attracted to art that combines sadness and beauty? A brain scientist says sadness has benefits like helping elicit empathy and purging negative emotion.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with actress Fran Drescher, the president of SAG-AFTRA, about the Hollywood strikes. Writers have been on strike since May and actors since July.
Minnesota is returning the Upper Sioux Agency State Park, once used for religious and communal ceremonies, to the Native people whose ancestors were killed on the land more than a century ago.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Zadie Smith about her first work of historical fiction The Fraud, about the trial of a man who says one provably false thing after another.
A U.S. oil company is investing heavily in what could become a game-changing technology: Sucking carbon from the sky. Two business models are vying for primacy over how this technology will be used.
A UCLA study finds that lower NFL jersey numbers tend to be associated with the idea that a player's body is slimmer and faster: evidence that "higher level" cognition steers "lower level" perception.
The Hindi-language film industry is famous for romantic comedies filled with singing and dancing. Sometimes, Bollywood films are more than pure entertainment — they can offer a blueprint for love.
Ahead of the UN General Assembly, Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Kyiv. There, he reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine and announced another $1 billion in aid.
As writers and actors continue to picket in Hollywood, here's what studio executives are saying about the strike — and a look at how long the studios may last without writers and actors.
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in attempting to overthrow the 2020 election. Prosecutors had been asking for a 33-year sentence.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is widely seen as the most viable opponent to Donald Trump in the Republican presidential nomination race, but his campaign has been beset by challenges from the start.
We pay a late summer visit to some of the tallest white pines in North America in The Adirondack Park in northern New York, one of the few places you can still find the old white pines.
In a country where open expressions of sorrow can be interpreted as political, Peng Haitao's piano performance in public strikes a chord with many in China.
Alt Latino podcast host Anamaria Sayre reviews the latest work from Mexican-American singer songwriter DannyLux.
Ukrainian media are reporting that Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his way there as Ukraine's counter-offensive continues to grind forward.
Construction is underway on transmission lines from Canada to power millions of homes in northeastern states in the U.S. — but delivering renewable energy to the U.S. comes at a cost for Canada.
A panel of three federal judges has struck down Alabama's latest map of congressional election districts for not following a court order to comply with the landmark Voting Rights Act.
Ken Paxton faces 20 charges, including obstruction of justice, conspiracy, abuse of office and bribery — mostly involving his relationship with an Austin real estate developer and campaign donor.
The American oil company Occidental Petroleum is building machines to suck carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and inject it underground. Is the technology meant to save the planet or the oil industry?
A panel of three federal judges struck down Alabama's latest congressional districting plan. Neither this map nor a prior version had more than one district with a majority Black population.
Gun owners in psychiatric crisis can lower their risk of suicide by temporarily storing their guns at a gun store or with family or friends. But "safe storage" is easier in theory than practice.
Senators are back to work in Washington, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R- Ky., despite intense scrutiny around his health and ability to lead.
India's lunar mission went into sleep mode on Monday following two weeks of exploration on the Moon. The landing near the Lunar South Pole marks a major milestone for the nation's space program.
Preliminary laboratory studies find antibodies from previous infections and vaccinations can neutralize the BA.2.86 variant. The findings bode well for new boosters on the way this fall.
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Scott Detrow speaks with George Motz about how to make the perfect burger for your labor day cookout.
Brazilian samba musician Rogê already conquered Rio de Janeiro. He's here to give the U.S. a taste of Brazil with his album Curyman.
A late August Earthquake occurred in a place some might not expect — Ohio. Recently the state has experienced plenty of low level seismic activity.
A documentary traces Little Richard's life and career, from his gender-bending early days on America's Chitlin' Circuit of R&B clubs to his stardom as an early rock pioneer.
Even in a season strained by writers' and actors' strikes, Hollywood has a lot on its schedule before Thanksgiving.
A group of seniors in Mobile, Ala., wants coal ash from a power plant moved to a lined landfill. They worry the toxic ash could leak into Mobile Bay.
Nearly a month after a wildfire destroyed Lahaina, there are still questions about how many died in the blaze. Officials are facing pressure to let residents visit their destroyed properties.
The pandemic brought about one of the biggest changes to work since the industrial revolution. But now, more and more companies are asking their employees to return to the office.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of The Verge, about Google's 25th anniversary, and how the company's past and current challenges bode for its future.
Ukraine is also fighting a cyber-war against Russia as the battlefield counter-offensive grinds on. A top Ukrainian intelligence official gives NPR an inside look.
The Montana Democratic Party left dozens of legislative seats go uncontested last year, helping guarantee a Republican majority. Now, Democrats are organizing to make sure Republicans are challenged.
Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of Smash Mouth has died at the age of 56. The cause of death was acute liver failure, according to the band's manager.
Triste Belmont was struggling with depression and found herself considering suicide while standing on a high bridge. She says a comment from a stranger in a passing car kept her from jumping.
President Biden often talks about being the most pro-labor, pro-worker president in history. How are workers doing under his administration?
In talks in Sochi, Russia, President Vladimir Putin rejected efforts by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to revive a United Nations-backed deal to allow the safe passage of grain from Ukraine.
Workers in Las Vegas have been watching automation and technology inch into their workplace. Now with AI, the city is preparing to adapt its service-heavy tourism economy.
Authorities are investigating a death at the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert after tens of thousands of people are stuck in camps because of rain.
Scott talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about what she's learned so far from her Enlighten Me series.
After three and a half years, the pause on federal student loan payments is coming to an end. Payments will be due starting in October.
Anxiety can feel awful. But it can also be a helpful warning signal — telling us when we're in danger or out of alignment with our true feelings. NPR's Life Kit has tips for dealing with anxiety.
The Senate and House have a narrow window to approve a funding bill to head off a government shutdown on Sept. 30.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with rapper and singer Ashnikko, whose studio debut album Weedkiller is out now.
Scott Detrow looks back on the musical icon and entrepreneur Jimmy Buffett who died at the age of 76.
At least a dozen cities are enacting or reinstating juvenile curfews to try and combat rising crime. Critics say they aren't effective and target Black and Latinx youth.
They were sentenced for up to 10 years for violating anti-abortion laws. Some say their pregnancy was a result of rape. Rwanda has now liberalized its abortion laws and pardoned hundreds of the women.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Hamed Aleaziz of The LA Times about his reporting on asylum seekers from majority-Muslim countries getting disproportionately imprisoned in a Texas district.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author R.F. Kuang on her novel Yellowface and why she wanted to write a book about cultural appropriation in the publishing world.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with novelist Aisha Abdel Gawad about her new novel Between Two Moons. It's a coming of age story about teenage twins in Brooklyn and takes place during one month of Ramadan.
After five years of chaos in the streets, Paris is saying goodbye to electric scooters. One of the first major cities to embrace them is now the first major capital to fall out of love and ban them.
The Hollywood strikes are causing studios to push back the release dates of some films. A few will still appear at film festivals but will then not be available to the public for quite some time.
As businesses and government agencies try to get workers to return in person, many young professionals feel like they're missing out on mentoring and professional development by only working remotely.
Fish oil is one of the most popular dietary supplements in the U.S. A new study finds most fish oil products make misleading health claims on their labels.
The unwanted kiss a Spanish soccer official planted on a female player after the team won the FIFA World Cup has galvanized Spain's "se acabo" feminist movement: "That's enough."
Hotter oceans are threatening coral around the world this summer. A new project is seeking to preserve coral by deep-freezing them, in the hope that one day they can help restore reefs.
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have passed a bill to tighten voting access, and may now override the Democratic governor's veto of that legislation.
Ahead of Labor Day weekend, here's an update on COVID in the U.S. — plus a look ahead to likely FDA approval of new COVID boosters and what could be a busy fall of vaccination for flu, RSV and COVID.
Ukraine has made significant progress but at great cost, and the terrain ahead is heavily defended.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Sergio Martínez- Beltrán, political reporter for The Texas Newsroom, about the impeachment trial Attorney General Ken Paxton faces with charges including bribery.
Northern Greece is experiencing the worst wildfires the European Union has ever seen. Extreme weather attributed to climate change is partly responsible.
Idalia was still a hurricane when it hit south Georgia where people will spend the Labor Day weekend cleaning up downed trees and power lines.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the author Abraham Verghese about his new novel The Covenant of Water in which a family in India is haunted by a medical mystery.
Federal student loan borrowers are expected to resume payments this fall. But more than 800,000 borrowers are finding out that their loans have suddenly been forgiven.
For a second time in a little over a month, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze up while taking questions a press conference, raising questions about his health.
Women who are subject to unwanted attention and harassment on the beaches of southern France this summer are experimenting with a new app which summons police.
This summer has seen a sharp increase in the number of Russian oil tankers shuttling crude to ports in China via Polar waters. Climate change means there's less ice for the vessels to navigate.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with GOP Rep. French Hill of Arkansas about his trip that he took to Syria with two other Republican members of Congress.
COVID aid fraud was rampant countrywide, but thousands of Chicago residents appear to have taken money for bogus businesses. Officials say they may have to concentrate on only the worst cases.
Justice Clarence Thomas, who has been the subject of scrutiny over gifts he received from billionaire Harlan Crow, reported additional trips Crow paid for in newly released financial disclosure forms.
Hurricane Idalia's storm surge and winds thumped the fishing community of Cedar Key on Florida's Gulf coast. Most people evacuated beforehand — but not everyone.
The federal government may soon change how marijuana is regulated. The Drug Enforcement Administration has kicked off a review of whether marijuana should remain a strictly controlled substance.
A deadly fire in an apartment block in Johannesburg, South Africa, has raised questions about the grip of gangs who illegally occupy and sell off space in empty buildings with squalid conditions.
Millions of bees spilled onto an Ontario highway Wednesday. Beekeepers sprung into action. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with one of the beekeepers, Mike Barber of Tri-City Bee Rescue, about the effort.
More than 90,000 people filled the University of Nebraska's football stadium Wednesday night to watch women's college volleyball. It was one of the biggest crowds ever for a women's sports event.
Citing a shortage of school counselors, Texas passed a law allowing chaplains to be school counselors. Some say it's the government's responsibility, not churches', to provide mental health services.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mika Golubovsky, the English language editor for Mediazona, about the arson attacks in which Russians have been trying to set recruitment offices on fire.
Rudy Giuliani is liable for defaming two Georgia election workers by repeatedly claiming the women were manipulating 2020 ballots, a federal judge has ruled.
The star of the Back to the Future: The Musical may be the car. The show's design team created a DeLorean that flies over the audience.
The latest Gallop poll finds two-thirds of Americans approve of unions. That's down a few percentage points from last year, but continues a trend that stands in sharp contrast to the last six decades.
Months of extreme heat and drought have Central Texas farmers and ranchers facing their biggest climate-driven challenge in decades.
Tropical storm Idalia made landfall early Wednesday morning on a rural part of Florida's Gulf Coast after it underwent what meteorologists call "rapid intensification," a term to become familiar with.
The suburbs outside Milwaukee have been a reliably Republican voting bloc for decades. Now, those counties are swing districts in a swing state that could decide the presidential election in 2024.
Overnight there was a coup in the central African nation of Gabon. Military officers announced they had seized power and placed the president under house arrest after a questionable election.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Marla Stelk, executive director of the National Association of Wetland Managers, about the EPA's new rules that comply with a ruling limiting the Clean Water Act's scope.
Scientists gathered this week to unpack what we know about the underlying cause of long COVID and potential treatments.
Deep cuts in the newspaper business has left many communities without robust coverage of important local issues. That includes the Texas city of Arlington with a population of 400,000.
Now tropical storm Idalia came ashore in the Big Ben region of Florida. The storm hammered low-lying areas and brought a massive storm surge. Power is out for scores of residents.
Hundreds of thousands of Floridians have had to make a choice this week as Hurricane Idalia neared the state, heeding evacuation orders or staying put at home.
In June, members of Blackfeet Nation released their first herd of bison to roam. The program director spoke about why the near-extinction was so devastating and how he's helping to bring them back.
Barbie is now the highest grossing Warner Brothers movie in the studio's history. But Barbie has broken a few more records so far — at least 17 of them.
The opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan will soon be available over-the-counter at a cost of about $44. Advocates welcome the expanded availability but say the price will be too high for some.
The Earth's lunar sidekick will appear extra big and bright as it reaches its fullest stage on Wednesday. It's not just the biggest supermoon this year, it's also a rare blue supermoon.
A fan at an Adele concert stood, sang and filmed himself during her show, even though many of the people in his section were seated. A security guard — and Adele herself — got involved.
In the midst of this summer of record-breaking heat waves, kids around the country are returning to school — often in buildings without adequate air conditioning, if any.
China's economic recovery has been dramatically slower than expected, its biggest property firms are courting bankruptcy, and youth unemployment is at a record high.
A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced a man to death for his statements on his Twitter criticizing the government.
Louisiana is experiencing the largest wildfires in the state's history. At least 2 people have died. The state is in a severe drought and continues to experience record heat.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with author Jennifer Weiner about her latest novel The Breakaway. explores a woman's relationship with her body is influenced by society's rules and expectations.
An Orca whale known as Lolita — the last southern resident killer whale surviving in captivity — died recently. She was captured in 1970 in Penn Cove off Whidbey Island.
The Atlantic hurricane season begins Wednesday. This year, the National Hurricane Center is making a big upgrade to its forecasts, especially when it comes to storm surge.
With the death of 'Joe the Plumber,' who rose to prominence as a voice in the 2008 election, we look back at the rise of the MAGA movement before Trump and how politics changed over the last 20 years.
When the deadly wildfires ignited on Maui, tourists were turned away. Three weeks later there are now desperate pleas for them to return and visit responsibly.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with writer Alice Carriere about her debut novel, Everything/Nothing/Someone.
Andriy Pilshchykov, known by his call-sign "Juice" became an icon in Ukraine helping deny Russia air superiority in the early days of the war. He was given a hero's funeral Tuesday in Kyiv.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Biden's domestic policy advisor, Neera Tanden, about the administration's plan to lower the price of certain prescription drugs under Medicare.
During the last year, some organizations have staged increasingly brazen displays of hate in Jacksonville and across Florida.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mutaqee Akbar, president of the Tallahassee branch of the NAACP, about the Jacksonville shooting in which a white gunman killed three Black people and then himself.
Self-driving cars are everywhere in San Francisco. On anonymous group is surreptitiously placing orange traffic cones on the driverless cars, confusing their sensors and rendering them inoperable.
In the aftermath of the wildfires in Lahaina, a group of local teachers have come together to create a memorial for students who have been confirmed deceased.
The Wizard of Oz and Kansas have been inseparable since farm girl Dorothy Gale first skipped down the yellow brick road. But a Dust Bowl 1930s image may also hold Kansas back from what it wants to be.
Marijuana is still outlawed in most red states, but stores there have found a way to sell intoxicating hemp-based products. It's all because of a loophole in a federal law.
The tropical system is expected to strengthen into a "major" category 3 hurricane before coming ashore on Florida's Gulf Coast. Residents in some areas are being told to evacuate.
Monday marks 60 years since the 1963 March on Washington. Some 250,000 people gathered around the Lincoln Memorial, including A Peter Bailey, Courtland Cox and Edith Lee-Payne.
The union representing employees of the National Science Foundation are fighting orders reducing the number of days they can telework, warning people will quit if greater flexibility isn't preserved.
Wagner mercenary leader Yevgeny Priogozhin may be dead, but his private army remains. With some Russians publicly mourning Prigozhin, the future of his fighters is unclear.
The federal government has put five states on notice that they make it too hard for people to stay on Medicaid. When COVID-19 hit, states had to keep everyone on the rolls. But that rule has expired.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with legal expert Edgar Chen about the recent slew of legislation aimed at restricting U.S. land ownership for Chinese citizens and businesses.
On the last day TV academy voters choose the final winners for the Emmy awards, here's a look at the issues they will weigh and the impact of moving the ceremony announcing winners to January.
High levels of distrust undermined the country's pandemic response and possibly caused half a million deaths. Distrust continues to erode healthcare, diminish access and give old diseases a chance.
The United Nations is on a tight timeline to pull all of its peacekeepers out of Mali by the end of 2023. As they leave, experts warn that ISIS and other terrorist groups are expanding their control.
One day in 2022, Lynn Fainsilber Katz went to the beach. She was carrying a lot of things and was feeling weighed down when a stranger asked if she needed a hand.
Ahead of the next major climate summit, NPR's Scott Detrow talks with U.S. climate envoy John Kerry about whether the U.S. has lived up to previous climate commitments.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated about what to watch at this year's U.S. Open.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Vivian Yoon. Her new podcast K-Pop Dreaming is a personal and historical journey through Korean pop music.
Author and atheist chaplain Vanessa Zoltan finds spiritual meaning not in the Bible or the Torah but in secular texts.
The international race to the moon is on, especially after India's successful landing of a spacecraft there.
Monster hunters are gathering in Scotland for the biggest search for the Loch Ness monster in 50 years.
60 years after Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, we hear from one of the men who helped him write it, his friend and attorney Clarence Jones.
Washington is watching closely to see what happens to Russia's Wagner Group after its leader was killed.
There's frustration and confusion as hundreds remain unaccounted for on Maui. Officials have asked for patience as they work through the list.
For 35 years, Barker was a familiar presence in the living rooms of everyone from little old ladies, to kids home sick from school. He used his fame to promote another great passion: animal rights.
The White House is concerned that AI can perpetuate discrimination. So they helped host a red-teaming challenge at the Def Con hacker convention in Las Vegas to help figure out some of the flaws.
The average mortgage rate in the U.S. is now over 7%, its highest level in more than 20 years. That has some homeowners feeling locked in, tethered to their low interest rates and unable to move.
CNN's parent company is launching a new streaming service in September, more than a year after the nascent CNN+ went bust.
The record-breaking heat in the Southwest has killed some of Arizona's famous saguaros. Scientists are looking for ways to ensure the cactus can survive in a warming climate.
Maui's wildfires destroyed some of the only low-income housing in one of the most expensive markets in the U.S. Working class residents wonder if there will be place for them to live long term.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with writer/director Emma Seligman about her new movie Bottoms.
As the school year begins in Chicago, thousands of parents are struggling to deal with a bus driver shortage.
Scientists have genetically engineered a squid that is almost as transparent as the water it's in. The squid will allow researchers to watch brain activity and biological processes in a living animal.
Ashnikko takes you into a dystopian apocalyptic wasteland of her own creation with her debut studio album Weedkiller.
Spain's government and FIFA have begun disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales for his non-consensual kiss of player Jenni Hermoso at the tournament final. Rubiales is refusing to resign.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Nichole Auerbach of the Athletic about the return of college football — which has been through a dramatic transformation during the off season.
The Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco has filed for bankruptcy protection, joining two other dioceses in the state. The moves come after legislators opened a special window for sex abuse claims.
In 2020, Latino voters shifted slightly more Republican. Ahead of 2024, these voters could be the deciders in an election that might come down to just thousands of votes in states like Wisconsin.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with David Hume Kennerly, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who has photographed 10 U.S. presidents, about former President Trump's mugshot.
Absent from the recording studio for more than a decade, the restless musician has commissioned six composers for his new album.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said interest rates could stay elevated for an extended period to bring inflation to the central bank's 2% target.
Flash floods and years of unusual rainfall — likely linked to climate change — are degrading ancient cave art along China's historic silk road at a rapid pace.
The BRICS group of emerging economies have invited six new members to join — expanding their reach to cover over a third of the world's population in an attempt to reshape the global world order.
Hospitals in Illinois are seeing a surge of out-of-state patients who need abortion care at hospitals due to medical complications. But hospital-based abortions are more costly and harder to arrange.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys finish their opening statements in the final trial related to the 2020 failed plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The job of cooking pre-flight meals for astronauts is up to a team of chefs at NASA's Kennedy Space Center which aim to make their guests feel at home — and keep them safe before flight.
With former President Donald Trump sitting out the first GOP debate in Milwaukee, candidates had a chance to stand out. But Trump offered his own counter programming in a one-on-one interview.
A small Alaska school district changed its academic calendar to make space in the curriculum for traditional food gathering and culture.
There are still close to 1,000 people unaccounted for after the Maui wildfires. The fire burned so hot that some people may never be able to recover the remains of loved ones.
In Scrapper, a plucky 12-year-old girl is living on her own, making rent money by stealing bicycles.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Fiona Hill, senior policy advisor at the Brookings Institute and former white house advisor, about the apparent death of Wagner Group leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to turn himself in this evening at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta, Ga. Trump will be booked and have his photo taken and then leave the facility.
Russia and India try to land spacecraft on the moon; recreating Pink Floyd via brain activity; and: Did human-caused wildfires drive sabretooth cats to extinction?
Last night, eight of the Republican candidates running for president took the debate stage for the first time. They had one major point of disagreement: Russia's war on Ukraine.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with LA Times environmental reporter Susanne Rust about what she learned from logging her plastic use for a week.
A federal court ruling earlier this month would allow as many as 30,000 formerly incarcerated felons to regain their voting rights in Mississippi. The state is looking to overturn that decision.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with host of The Academy Museum Podcast, Jacqueline Stewart, and casting director Reuben Cannon about the art of casting in Hollywood.
Scientists have been working on technologies that can turn a person's thoughts into spoken words. Two new reports show how far the field has come.
VanMoof, considered by many bicyclists as the Tesla of e-bikes, has gone bankrupt. The Dutch start-up's bikes became famous for their sleek design, their ease of use and their hipster appeal.
This summer Ukrainians are thumbing their noses at Putin by sunbathing and swimming on Black Sea beaches that have reopened despite the dangers of war.
Maui's power company, Hawaiian Electric, is facing tough questions about its possible role in causing the Lahaina wildfire that took over a hundred lives and caused billions of dollars in damages.
With political attention focused on the GOP debate in Milwaukee, President Biden and Democrats are trying to do a bit of counterprogramming.
Billy McFarland, the man convicted of defrauding investors and music fans with his non-existent Fyre Festival in 2017, has started selling tickets to a new festival in the Caribbean in 2024.
The residents of Fulton County, Ga., vote in a highly contested swing state. And soon, they may make up the jury pool in a criminal case against Trump, who's expected to be booked in the county jail.
Russian state media say a business jet crashed north of Moscow killing all aboard and that Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's name is among the passenger list.
Japan's government says tomorrow it will begin releasing more than a million tons of wastewater into the Pacific Ocean from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant.
The first GOP debate will take place Wednesday night in Milwaukee, Wis. Eight candidates will be on stage for the two hour debate, hosted by FOX News with the Young America's Foundation and Rumble.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with actress and comedian Sasheer Zamata about her comedy special The First Woman.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with veteran Republican communications strategist Alice Stewart about how Republicans are preparing for the first GOP debate for the 2024 election.
Russia's news agency Tass is reporting a plane crash. And that among the passengers listed on the flight: Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner chief who kicked off a mutiny two months ago.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with climate scientist Alex Hall about the temporary relief tropical hurricane Hilary has offered the drought in California.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Kai Thomas about his debut novel In the Upper Country and exploring the Underground Railroad's little-known history in a community of free Black people in Canada.
Book stalls along the Seine River have been a beloved Paris tradition for centuries. A plan to remove them before next summer's Olympic Games has not been well received.
Vige Barrie has mild cerebral palsy, which occasionally makes her trip and fall. One day, she was in Washington, D.C., for a big meeting. Little did she know, she was about to meet her unsung heroes.
The family-owned Marion County Record stands out for holding local officials accountable. That role is becoming increasingly rare as local newspapers vanish across the country.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jeva Lange, who wrote a story called "Most Wildfires Aren't Forest Fires," about how wildfires largely occur in grasslands.
The Republican presidential primary debate is a chance for lesser-known candidates to stand out because the leading candidate for the nomination, former President Donald Trump, won't be there.
Sales of existing homes fell more than 2% in July, as rising mortgage rates kept many would-be buyers and sellers on the sidelines.
In recent years, there's been an influx of migrants crossing the sea border to England. The British government found a solution that critics are calling illegal: Deport them to Rwanda, Africa.
Wednesday morning, India will attempt to land a robotic probe on the moon. The targeted landing site of this mission is near the lunar south pole.
As Maui begins to pick up the pieces after deadly fires, the question is what can be done to prevent similar disasters. Other Westerns states have adopted measures to protect communities.
In a remote Northwestern part of Pakistan, a cable car dangled high over a ravine. Inside, school children were trapped for hours. Now, all eight of the passengers have been rescued.
Arkansas decided to drop the AP African American Studies course saying it does not comply with courses they want to offer. The course had been part of a pilot program in the state.
As climate change causes more fires, National Guards across the country are re-assessing their aid capabilities for natural disasters, draining man-power from the guards' role in national security.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with USA Today track and field reporter Tyler Dragon about Sha'Carri Richardson becoming the fastest woman in the world and her journey to the top spot.
As Republican presidential candidates prepare to appear in the first GOP debate of 2024, the candidate who won't be there, Trump, may dominate the conversation or present an opportunity to stand out.
Netflix is sending DVD subscribers extra discs before ending the service on September 29th. But questions remain about what will happen to the company's stockpile of plastic.
The trade block formerly known as BRICS — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — will meet this week with the expansion and the impact of the war in Ukraine high on the agenda.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Kate Zernike about her book The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science.
Scientists racing to protect coral amid an ocean heat wave that is blistering reefs off south Florida got some rare good news this month. Some of the rescued corals made babies in their lab.
Yemen produces some of the best honey in the world, from trees in the mountainous north. But the war and climate change make it difficult for beekeepers to produce it.
In Guatemala, an anti-corruption campaigner has swept to an astonishing victory in the presidential elections there, but will the ruling elite honor Bernardo Arevalo's landslide result?
Ukraine and Bulgaria sounded a defiant tone on the future of grain and other shipments on the Black Sea. They say Russia's effort to strangle Ukraine with an embargo and missile strikes isn't working.
A key White House border strategy is going on trial. The U.S. has admitted tens of thousands of migrants under a legal authority known as parole. But critics say that's stretching the law too far.
Republicans are investing in Wisconsin. The state will host the first Republican debate and the GOP convention next year. But how much of a battleground state is it in 2024?
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Meg Linehan, who covers women's soccer and is a senior writer with The Athletic, about the World Cup madness.
Lionell Messi has been instrumental in remaking MLS club Inter Miami in just a few weeks. The soccer super star is dominating the game in the U.S. to the delight of fans across the country.
Illinois has passed legislation entitling child influencers under 16 to a portion of their earnings as parents and former child influencers have been talking about the dangers of growing up online.
In recent months, several academic groups have claimed possible discoveries of materials that super-conduct at room temperature. Outside researchers, however, are skeptical.
It will no longer be illegal to terminate a pregnancy in Texas if the pregnant person's water breaks too early for the fetus to survive.
In Los Angeles, lots of people spent the last couple days anxious about the arrival of tropical storm Hilary. Here's a look at what Southern California expected, versus what it experienced.
A wave of progressive prosecutors have won office across the country. Now, Republican-controlled state legislatures and governors are trying to curtail their power, or strip them of it altogether.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with host of the Academy Museum's podcast, Jacqueline Stewart, and casting director Reuben Cannon about the art of casting in Hollywood.
Vanessa Zoltan describes herself as a Jewish atheist whose outlook on the world and her spiritual life is defined by the Holocaust.
In what's being called the "Barbie boost," people are going out to the movies again. But can brick & mortar theatres sustain that momentum against the pressures of the Hollywood strikes?
In Maui, while crews continue the search for victims of the Lahaina fire, the governor and residents are beginning to talk about how the historic community should be rebuilt.
NPR's Pien Huang speaks to Jennifer Gray Thompson, founder and CEO of After the Fire USA, about what to expect from long-term recovery after a wildfire.
As more research shows how noise pollution can have severely harmful impacts on our health, there is a growing movement looking for ways to make communities quieter and healthier.
Researchers argue that play is vital to our lives — even as adults. NPR's Life Kit has tips for prioritizing play in your life.
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with Sophie Downey from The Guardian to discuss the Women's World Cup.
The Barbie movie is on pace to be the top-grossing film this year. This means we're about to get a lot of movies trying to duplicate that success in a toy-filled cinematic future.
Hundreds of people around the world lined up to have their eyeballs scanned by a tech startup that says it wants to authenticate humans in the age of AI.
The hearing was to determine wither the Oxford, Mich., high school shooter who killed four fellow students and wounded several others in 2021 should receive a life without parole sentence.
More than a quarter million new cases of the chikungunya virus have surfaced in South America this year. New advances may soon help us outfox the virus, which can cause debilitating joint pain.
President Biden met with leaders from South Korea and Japan at Camp David, forging a series of security agreements with the leaders who themselves have overcome some longstanding differences.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with comedian Kyle Gordon, aka DJ Crazy Times, about his new hit song "The Planet of the Bass" — a 1990s Eurodance parody that has taken the internet by storm.
Latin American democracies face tests this weekend with elections in Guatemala and Ecuador — and as a far-right candidate starts getting traction for a run for Argentina's presidency this fall.
The official in charge of the island's Emergency Management Agency has resigned from his post after the deadly fire on Maui. The agency didn't use its siren system to warn residents to evacuate.
Blues legend Bobby Rush has been making music for more than six decades — now he's out with a new album, called All My Love For You.
Yellow stunned the trucking industry when it filed for bankruptcy this month. A specific type of loan, the debtor in possession financing, promises some rich returns to the lender in this case.
Many of the new movie superheroes star Latino actors or have Latino characters with diverse origin stories — and their creators hope the heroes will influence change.
Hurricane Hilary continues her march toward Baja California, and people on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border are getting ready for projected heavy rains and flooding.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Fazelminallah Qazizai, a journalist and NPR's producer in Afghanistan, about life in the country two years after the Taliban took over.
After flames destroyed 1.3 million Joshua trees in Mojave National Preserve, biologists began replanting seedlings. But many have died, and now another fire has torched more of the iconic succulents.
Some far-right websites are circulating addresses supposedly of grand jurors involved in the Fulton County indictment of former President Donald Trump. Their calls for violence are causing alarm.
Sea lions are part of the landscape and soundscape on the California coast. And when one of them is found sick or injured, it often ends up at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito.
The toll of the Maui wildfires is still growing, but amid the destruction, there have been moments of lightness. One separated family reunited thanks to the grassroots supply network that's sprung up.
People are cruising again on big ships following a COVID-19 decline, but it's a tough comeback for the industry.
Ada Deer, the former United States assistant secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs and Native American leader in Wisconsin, has died at age 88.
In the new book The Quickening, author Elizabeth Rush charts a journey to Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier" — and muses about contemplating parenthood in a time of climate change.
Recordings of old jazz performances at Baltimore's now-closed Famous Ballroom were released earlier in 2023.
Suits is finding a popular second life on Netflix. It may be showing us some unintended consequences of the strikes – that they're intensifying the flow of viewers to streaming services.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rebecca Atly, the mayor of Yellowknife, Canada, which has issued an evacuation for all of the city's 20,000 residents due to wildfires.
In New York's Adirondack Mountains a bipartisan group has reduced political polarization and boosted civility while helping preserve hundreds of thousands of acres of wilderness.
For our series Weekly Dose of Wonder, NPR's Carrie Feibel relays a new discovery involving humpback whales going to the undersea spa for some skin care.
North Korea is likely to be a major topic when President Biden hosts his Japanese and South Korean counterparts at Camp David Friday. The U.S. put a spotlight on North Korea's human rights violations.
State and local officials have warned that the burn area on Maui is laden with distinct and potent toxic contaminants from incinerated buildings, vehicles and infrastructure.
President Biden will host leaders from South Korea and Japan at Camp David, part of an ongoing push to elevate the trilateral relationship in the region.
A new website says it offers transparent news about the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community with an insiders' perspective
Record high temperatures, strong winds and thunderstorms are prompting warnings for high wildfire danger across the Pacific Northwest.
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell's recent health concerns have raised questions about the state's appointment system.
Russia has increased interest rates to try to stabilize the country's currency. But it doesn't mean it's running out of money to pay for the war in Ukraine.
The Pacific Northwest is in the middle of a record breaking heatwave. People unaccustomed to 100 degree-plus temperatures are trying to stay cool and nervously watching tinder dry forests.
John Cale, a legend of avant-garde music, is out with a highly-collaborative album called Mercy at the age of 80.
On Wednesday, a previously restricted road to West Maui opened to all motorists. Access into Lahaina, the town leveled by a devastating fire, has been a challenge since the fire broke out a week ago.
Builders broke ground on almost 7% more single-family homes in July than in June. New houses are selling quickly, despite high mortgage rates, because of a shortage of existing homes on the market.
A new state law in Texas goes into effect soon that bans guaranteed water breaks on outdoor job sites. Now, some cities and workers there are pushing back and calling for new federal heat standards.
Most Lahaina structures lost were homes, but the Na'Aikane o Maui Cultural and Research Center held artifacts of Native Hawaiian history and was a gathering place for the indigenous community.
The new anthology, Daughters of Latin America compiles the works of more than a hundred writers from the region.
Adrianne Drazin was traveling with her three kids and had her hands full. She was struggling to get all of her belongings together when another mom stepped into help.
Australians fall silent as their team, The Matildas lose to England in the World Cup semi-finals. The team's rise has been called a "feminist cultural reckoning."
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Gina McCarthy, the former climate policy adviser for President Biden, about whether the IRA has had helped the U.S. properly deal with the threat of climate change.
It's the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act. Voters in Nevada — a key swing state — say inflation is still very much their top issue.
A U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals panel upheld restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone, finding that the FDA didn't take safety concerns into account when making the pill more accessible.
Inspectors for the Department of Homeland Security found dangerous problems in immigration detention facilities. For years, the government fought NPR's efforts to obtain its often damning reports.
Just four companies dominate the beef processing market. That means higher prices for consumers and lower prices for ranchers, who — with cattle feeders — are trying to build their own meat plants.
Thousands of hackers probed AI chatbots for misinformation, bias and security flaws at the annual Defcon hacking convention in Las Vegas to see how easy is it to make the AI go off the rails.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti is set to become the first woman to head the Navy. Her confirmation is being held up by one senator as part of a protest over abortion policy within the military.
As the school year starts in Florida, a wave of newly-enacted laws and regulations around what can and cannot be taught is creating a legal minefield for educators.
Experts say the recent spate of religious and ethnic clashes could blow a sharp dent in India's efforts to showcase it as an Asian superpower at G20.
A man faces sentencing after selling deadly drugs to the actor who played Omar on The Wire. Some who knew him say Michael Williams wouldn't have wanted a harsh prison sentence in this case.
Maui has long known the dangers of wildfires. The island has a plan to help make communities safer. But like so many other places at risk, they've struggled to get the funding to implement it.
Clarence Avant, who boosted the careers of generations of musicians, entertainers, sports stars and politicians, has died. He was 92.
The deadly Maui wildfires have burned through some of the island's most significant historical landmarks and sites. NPR's Juana Summers asks author Julia Flynn Siler: what have we lost?
Ford CEO Jim Farley says he's still committed to building electric vehicles, even though he's pushed forward the timeline. He says the shift reflects technical challenges, not a change in strategy.
Members of Koinonia Pentecostal Church in Lahaina, Hawaii, were displaced by the fire there. The Filipino congregants are unsure when they'll be able to return home.
The air this summer has been brutally hot. And, depending on where you live, also filled with wildfire smoke. Which means it's crucial to make sure the air inside is clean and safe to breathe.
The rapper, an early collaborator with the producer Timbaland, emerged from a Virginia Beach rap crew that produced several future superstars. Like hip-hop itself, he was 50 years old.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with journalist Michael Fletcher about Michel Oher's allegations that the Tuohy family never adopted him but tricked him into signing conservatorship papers after turning 18.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Atlanta journalist George Chidi on how Fulton Country District Attorney Fani Willis has used Georgia's RICO laws to prosecute previous cases.
The heat in the U.S. this summer has broken records, and this kind of summer might be the new normal. So what can the government do to help support those who can't afford to cool their homes?
July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth, according to federal climate scientists. It's a stark reminder that humans are rapidly warming up the planet by burning fossil fuels.
A Montana judge ruled in favor of 16 youths who argued that a law stopping agencies from considering climate impacts while issuing permits violates their right to a clean and healthy environment.
As some young women head to HBCUs in states where abortion is restricted or banned, they're getting education and birth control to help safeguard their reproductive health during college.
Even though the fighting in the long civil war has decreased, millions of women and children in Yemen face severe malnutrition amid a lack of aid.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with researcher Andrew Lebovich about the aftermath of the coup in Niger, where leaders of the military say they will prosecute the country's deposed president for treason.
Kabul fell to the Taliban close to two years ago, but desperate Afghans continue to flee, even taking the dangerous journey into the U.S. across the Mexican border.
A Russian missile has killed a promising young musical duo as Ukraine pleads for more air defense weapons from its western allies.
Hollywood actors are on strike, but the union is allowing some productions to continue. That's created some disagreement in the rank and file.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Jill Tokuda, who represents Hawaii in the U.S. House of Representatives about the search and rescue efforts continue in Maui after wildfires.
Sales of elderberries exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fruit is often used as a nutritional supplement. Now, there's a debate among growers over expanding the crop's market even more.
NPR's Alt Latino host Anamaria Sayre reviews Colombian singer Karol G's second album of the year, Manana Sera Bonito: Bichota Season.
Recovery is moving along slowly in the wake of last week's deadly wildfires in Maui. One challenge is getting medical care to those who need it. One doctor is trying to do all he can.
Fani Willis is the prosecutor who may be about to charge former President Donald Trump in Atlanta. She's known for her wide-reaching racketeering cases.
Police in Marion, Kan., raided the lone paper in town. Amidst a national outcry of violations of press freedom, new details suggest the police chief may have been the focus of the paper's reporting.
NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with journalists and experts about the possible normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
KQED's Mindshift podcast visits a language arts classroom where an extroverted teacher has developed creative ways of inviting introverted students to share their thinking.
The wildfire that tore through parts of Maui has killed at least 93 people, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
Rainn Wilson's book calls for a spiritual revolution in America. And even though he himself is a very funny guy, he is not joking about this at all.
With high inflation, it feels like everything in the U.K. is more expensive — except beer. The government has begun taxing alcohol by strength rather than volume. So ale and prosecco are cheaper.
Many of the players on a Ukrainian professional women's soccer team have experienced the hardships of war, but they're still watching the Women's World Cup and cheering on their favorite players.
NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with two journalists: Basel Adra, a Palestinian, and Hagar Shezaf, an Israeli, to describe recent attacks they have covered.
Thousands of hackers are gathered in Las Vegas this weekend at Def Con. Artificial intelligence is a big focus of this year's conference.
Russia has launched a lunar probe for the first time in nearly 50 years, with the goal of making the first uncrewed landing at the moon's south pole.
Hawaii officials are mobilizing food and supplies for residents who spent days without power after massive fires devastated parts of Maui. Volunteers around the island are also chipping in.
We could all be eating more vegetables. One fast way to do that: toss them in a salad. NPR's Life Kit gives tips about how to make a salad you'll actually want to eat.
Researchers in upstate New York are working to rehome some tiny, rare snails. Understanding their decline could help mitigate broader climate changes.
With thousands of renewable projects waiting to connect to the grid, some tech companies have quicker solutions than new transmission lines.
Australians are smashing viewing records as they watch their team, The Matildas, advance in the Women's World Cup. But for some women, it's a bittersweet moment.
When Matthew López thought about adapting the acclaimed book into a movie, he he had a very clear idea about what a central sex scene should look like.
Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, who has been investigating criminal allegations against President Biden's son Hunter has been named a special counsel. He made the request on Tuesday.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer about what Iran will get in return for the release of four Americans from the notorious Evin prison.
Latinos are officially the largest ethnic group in Texas. But experts say this population growth is a long way from translating into more political power.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Council on Foreign Relations' Will Freeman about the state of Ecuador after the assassination of a leading presidential candidate.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Smithsonian curator John Troutman and blues musician Dom Flemons about the new folk music album, Playing for the Man at the Door.
COVID cases are up — but that doesn't mean what it used to mean. Experts explain how to navigate this summer's uptick and what to expect this fall.
She's a cancer survivor and Colombia's brightest star in the Women's World Cup. Striker Linda Caicedo carries Colombia's hopes on her shoulders ahead of the quarter final match against England.
Self-driving car firms want California regulators to allow for more vehicles on San Francisco streets. Police and fire departments cite many times when autonomous vehicles botched rescue operations.
Florida teachers are now able to use videos in class produced by the conservative online media company PragerU. Its founder admits indoctrination is its goal.
The Iowa State Fair is all about fun, food and frivolity. But every four years, it's also all about politics. Amid the tumultuous political environment, the fair takes a different tone in 2024.
Nicki Minaj spent years hustling in the rap world before she even put out an album. Then in 2010, it all came together with a celebrated guest verse and a debut album that took hip hop by storm.
Voice actor Johnny Hardwick, best known for his portrayal of Dale Gribble on King of the Hill, died at 64 years old.
Four astronauts have met the spacecraft that will take them to the moon in NASA's new program, Artemis. The program represents a turning point in where NASA is heading and how it's getting there.
Gas and groceries got more expensive in July, but the price of most other goods was down. The Federal Reserve may be able to bring inflation under control without tipping the economy into recession.
Sixto Rodriguez, the musician whose story was documented in the film Searching for Sugar Man, has died at 81. He had minor success in the U.S., but was surprised to learn his music was a hit abroad.
The Parliament of the World's Religions is about to begin in Chicago. The first Parliament took place in 1893 and is considered the beginning of the modern interfaith movement.
As the 2024 campaign gets underway, Vice President Harris is taking on a critical role making a series of trips to tout the president's message specifically to voters of color and women.
Science fiction often goes epic, but this week brings low-budget, low-key, indie sci-fi: The Pod Generation, which re-imagines pregnancy and Jules, about the alien sitting on Ben Kingsley's sofa.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono about the wildfires on the island of Maui. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration, making funds available to those effected.
With just over a week to go until election day, Ecuador is under a state of emergency and in shock after the assassination of a presidential candidate at a campaign rally.
A growing portion of the country's prison population is older than 55. That's meant higher costs for prisons and new efforts to provide care for advanced medical needs of the incarcerated.
Iran moves several U.S. citizens from prison to house arrest — possibly a step toward their eventual freedom in a prisoner swap.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Regina Barber and Berly McCoy of the Short Wave podcast about stealthy fish, a recent communication hiccup with Voyager 2 and why waves are getting taller in California.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Giuseppe Torri, a climate scientist at the University of Hawaii, about the role of climate change in the Maui wildfire.
In 2003, T.I. and other Atlanta rappers created new subgenre of rap: trap music. Twenty years later, its influence is everywhere.
The writers and actors strikes in Hollywood are affecting jobs across the U.S. The Motion Picture Association says film and TV productions employ more than 1.7 million people outside California.
A Chinese Coast Guard ship fired a water cannon at a Philippine boat trying to resupply a military outpost on a disputed reef. The incident has heightened tension in a region already on edge.
NPR's Ailsa Chang searches coastal California for wild bumblebees with conservation biologist Leif Richardson, one of the leaders of the California Bumble Bee Atlas.
Ahead of tomorrow's new inflation report, our Planet Money teams looks at three different scenarios for what could come next for the US economy.
Disney has announced a major deal for ESPN, getting in the sports betting business squarely. This deal is part of a wave of moves that Disney has made as it struggles to find its space in streaming.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Reveal reporter Nathan Halverson about Arizona's investment in a major land deal that effectively ships the state's limited water supply overseas in the form of hay.
Hundreds of acres of wildfires have burned on Maui, driven by winds that were increased by Hurricane Dora. The fires have caused power outages, evacuations, road closures and destroyed buildings.
Ian Fishback was laid to rest Tuesday after having died in 2021. He was named one of Time magazine's most influential people in 2005 for blowing the whistle on torture by the U.S. military.
The Navy has identified the wreckage of a U.S. ship sunk in a World War II kamikaze attack. One North Carolina man, who survived the attack, calls it a miracle.
In Bethel, Alaska, cars can only get in or out by plane or barge, and the remoteness makes them hard to maintain. But that hasn't stopped car lovers there from putting together a car show.
The United Nations Security Council meets on Sudan, as a deadly power struggle in the capital continues. More than 4 million people have been uprooted in the conflict, which began in April.
President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday restricting U.S. investment into Chinese technology. The new rules make it harder for Americans to invest in AI, quantum computing and biotech.
In Ukraine, cybersecurity experts gathered to celebrate success and survival, as well as discuss ongoing threats from Russian hackers.
The MTV show Yo! MTV Raps helped bring hip-hop into mainstream American culture in the 1980s and was made by a scrappy team in the face of a skeptical corporate network.
Norfolk, Va., is one of the cities most at risk from sea level rise. It's now working on a floodwall project which critics worry won't address key impacts of climate change or protect people equally.
Fermentation transforms plain ingredients into delicious, more nutritious foods. A kimchi maker explains the process and its health benefits.
This project was motivated by the climate crisis: "We are heading into a very, very dangerous place," Curtis says. The story explores the environmental decisions one generation makes for the next.
The rapper was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020 as they left a party in Los Angeles. Prosecutors argued that Tory Lanez had tried to turn public opinion against the plaintiff.
A brawl this weekend between Black and white people fighting with each other in Montgomery, Ala., has gotten a lot of national attention. Now, three people have been charged with assault.
Researchers in upstate New York are working to rehome some tiny, rare snails. Understanding their decline could help mitigate broader climate changes.
The authorities in Hong Kong are dead-set on banning a song called "Glory to Hong Kong." The tune emerged as a protest anthem during huge anti-government demonstrations in the city four years ago.
Hip-hop was born at a party in 1973, but it'd be another six years until the first commercial hip-hop records. People have differing views of it, but the release of "Rapper's Delight" changed history.
An innovative pilot project uses emailed "heat alerts" to inform doctors and nurses of dangerous local temperatures, so they can advise patients who are most vulnerable to heat-related illness.
LaQuista Erinna's son Jackson was diagnosed with autism. Overwhelmed by sensory experiences, haircuts were hard. She found a barber who could manage Jackson's meltdowns. One day, things went wrong.
Ford's plans to produce electric vehicle batteries based on technology and licensing from China has become a flashpoint in the debate over relations between the two countries.
A doctor and woman who are suing Texas over its abortion bans react to the news — for less than 12 hours the bans were lifted. What is the Texas Supreme Court likely to do next with the appeal?
Jordan Traverso from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife describes the capture of a 400-pound bear nicknamed "Hank the Tank."
Research shows that a tiny pulse of electricity can improve memory in people who've had a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with author James McBride about his new book The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store.
Researchers in Alabama are trying to toughen up baby oysters so they can better withstand predators. It's all part of an effort to restore oyster reefs around the world.
The U.S. is pushing for a diplomatic resolution in the West African country of Niger, as Secretary Blinken warns that Russian-backed mercenaries Wagner are taking advantage of the instability there.
Rapper and producer Tory Lanez was expected to be sentenced Monday for shooting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion. He shot her in the foot in July 2020 as they left a party in Los Angeles.
Grocery stores are trying to curb thefts of a hot commodity this summer: ice cream! One solution is something called the pint lock, which makes it almost impossible to open the ice cream container.
A vacation in Europe might include visiting a medieval castle. In a forest in Burgundy, France, you can actually step into the past to discover the secrets of building one.
A former Minneapolis police officer receives the final sentence in the 2020 police killing of George Floyd. The Black man died after another officer used his knee to pin Floyd's neck to the ground.
Leaders of the countries that make up the Amazon say it's time for the rich countries of the world to pay to protect the threatened rainforest. They are meeting Aug. 8 and 9 in Brazil.
NPR's Mary Louise speaks with Publisher Weekly's Jim Milliot about the agreement that was reached for KKR investment firm to acquire Simon & Schuster.
Ohioans vote Tuesday on a measure that would make it harder to pass future changes to the state constitution. Ideastream's Karen Kasler explains the possible implications for abortion access in Ohio.
As Ohio prepares to vote in a special election, questions arise about the ballot initiative process. To help turnout, Democrats consider letting voters decide directly on controversial issues.
The fear of missing out isn't confined to our social lives. NPR's Life Kit explores how FOMO shows up in our lives and how to battle it.
There are a few weeks left of summer fun for kids at day camps and summer programs. Wildfire smoke has had a big impact curtailing summer activity at some camps.
Most of the illicit fentanyl coming across the U.S.-Mexico border is smuggled through official ports of entry, according to immigration authorities. But not everyone believes that's the full story.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Pardeep Cattry, soccer writer for CBS Sports, about the U.S. Women's National Team's World Cup performance and key matchups in the next world cup round.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Kristina M. Deligiannidis, principal investigator on the clinical trials that led to the FDA approval of the first at-home oral postpartum depression pill.
Periods of sweltering temperatures like the current global heat wave seem to drive up civil conflicts. But why? To find out, researchers put thousands of people in hot rooms - with surprising results.
Twenty-five years after Al Qaeda bombed the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, State Department officials past and present remember the victims and talk about security at embassies today.
The U.N. estimates that July was the hottest month — in terms of the average global temperature-- in recorded history. That's leading to climate-driven disasters around the world.
The U.S. consumption of avocados has exploded in the past decade. Caliber 60 is a podcast from Texas Public Radio that looks at the violent underbelly of the industry.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with soccer writer Sophie Downey about Team USA's upset at the Women's World Cup on Sunday.
Sometimes we find belonging in the most unexpected places. And sometimes, we find it buried deep in our own histories — in our own family legacies, as Patty Krawec did.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Smithsonian curator John Troutman and blues musician Dom Flemons about a new folk album, Playing for the Man at the Door, from late chronicler Mack McCormick's collection.
Poet Tahir Hamut Izgil left the Chinese region of Xinjiang amid a government crackdown on the Uyghur people. He writes about that in his book, Waiting to be Arrested at Night.
At the halfway point of the more than 2,000-mile long Appalachian Trail, hikers stop to refresh with a half gallon of ice cream.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Lillian Yang and Claire Moreland, two interns for Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, about their quest to take selfies with all 100 sitting U.S. senators.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Russell Moore, editor-in-chief of the Christianity Today magazine about his new book Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call For Evangelical America.
Fifty years ago this month, some teenagers threw a back-to-school party in the Bronx. Today that party is considered by many "the birth of hip-hop."
The former Arkansas governor and 2024 presidential candidate who is critical of the former president is struggling in the polls. He sees voters not dwelling on Trump but focused on other issues.
Three years after the blast in a port warehouse that devastated Beirut, Lebanon, has still not followed through on the probe of who was responsible.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Mina Al-Lami, a specialist in jihadist media with BBC Monitoring, about how strong of a threat the group poses.
After a third indictment was brought against former President Trump, some Republican rivals are reacting with caution.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with author Ben Purkert about his new novel The Men Can't Be Saved.
New evidence suggests working from home, at least full time, may not be as productive as we once thought.
A pair of new indie films — Ira Sachs' Passages and Randall Park's Shortcomings — center their stories on filmmakers who espouse rigorous standards but lead messy lives.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Hoppy Kercheval, host of MetroNews Talkline in West Virginia, about why former President Donald Trump wants to relocate his trial.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Afghan-American artist Ariana Delawari about her latest album, I Will Remember.
A new global study from the Reuters Institute at Oxford University confirms: Many people are choosing to avoid the news, especially about the war in Ukraine and, in the U.S., also about politics and climate change.
Could converting vacant offices into residential buildings be a solution for housing shortages in cities? Robert Fuller of the architecture firm Gensler talks to NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer about how those conversions are not just possible, but on the rise.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Jamel Brinkley about his new short story collection, Witness.
Nat Read has ridden every mile on the Amtrak rail network. He tells NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer why he's "never grown tired" of looking at the country through a train window.
Taylor Swift is coming to town as Argentinians deal with some of the highest inflation on the planet.
Two Tennessee lawmakers who were expelled after participating in a gun control demonstration in the statehouse won reelection. Where does that leave the gun control debate?
In France, the time-honored tradition of the dictee — or dictation — is alive and well. Recently, 1,700 desks were set up on the Champs Elysees in Paris for the world's largest dictee session.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken used a meeting at the security council to call out Russia's attacks on Ukraine's agriculture sector, warning that the rest of the world is paying the price.
Former President Donald Trump is arraigned on Thursday on four criminal charges for allegedly conspiring to remain in power after knowingly losing the 2020 presidential election.
Some Indian grocery stores have started rationing rice sales to prevent people from hoarding. It comes after India stopped the export of some types of rice to control prices.
Dr. Anthony Fauci's replacement at NIH's infectious disease and immunology institute is an HIV prevention expert from the University of Alabama-Birmingham, Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo.
California law bans state business travel to other states with discriminatory laws against LGBTQ+ people. With 26 states now on the list, lawmakers are talking about repealing the travel ban.
A U.S. District Court Judge named Tanya Chutkan will preside over the trial for Trump's four criminal charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
A new immigration law in Florida could have political costs for Gov. Ron DeSantis as businesses and even fellow Republicans raise concerns about the impacts on the state's economy.
Five years ago, the late musician and rapper Mac Miller played his iconic Tiny Desk Concert. NPR's Bobby Carter remembers what made that performance so special.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Alicia DelGallo, a senior editor at USA Today Sports, about the surprise elimination of Germany from the Women's World Cup as Morocco's dream run continues.
The latest indictment alleges that Trump knew he was lying when he said the election was stolen – and worked to harness the power of the government to overturn the will of the voters.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Stetson Law professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy on Donald Trump's defense team's focus on free speech and whether or not that argument will hold up in court.
Hundreds of admiral and general nominees have been stalled since February as Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., stages a one-man protest to try to change Pentagon abortion policy.
This spring's landmark deal to keep more water in the Colorado River will send farmers money to use less water. In the district that uses the most water, there is some deep skepticism.
Former President Donald Trump is arraigned on four felony charges that accuse him of conspiring to stay in power even though he knew he lost the 2020 election.
One of Donald Trump's attorneys, John Lauro, outlines what he says is a 'very straightforward' defense against the latest charges against the former president.
Justin Salas has been legally blind for 16 years. He took up rock climbing after he lost his vision and says it has taught him to be brave and learn to adapt.
Treasury officials say they've seen little fallout so far from the loss of the government's Triple-A bond rating. The Fitch rating agency downgraded government debt, citing a governance deterioration.
For around eight years, a group of independent investigators has tried to learn what happened to 43 college students who went missing in Mexico. The last two international investigators have now left.
Angus Cloud, best known for his role on HBO's Euphoria died Monday at the age of 25. He was spotted to play Fezco, the drug dealer with a heart of gold, by a casting scout on a street in New York.
President Biden is spending the week at his vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Del. While he may get some downtime, it's impossible to fully check out from the job.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former federal prosecutor Leslie Caldwell about the federal investigation into former President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
A federal jury has recommended a death sentence for Robert Bowers for killing 11 Jewish worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018.
Donald Trump isn't just a former president. He is also currently seeking the Republican nomination for the third time in 2024. That means he has to take his criminal charges out on the campaign trail.
For the 50th anniversary of hip-hop in August, NPR Music is pulling together all of its hip-hop Tiny Desk Concerts — the sleeper hits and the all-time favorites, plus some behind-the-scenes gossip.
The third and final season of Reservation Dogs debuts on Hulu Wednesday. It's the unassuming, touching and authentic story of a group of young Native Americans trying to find their place in the world.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with author Steven Millhauser about new collection of short stories, Disruptions, that describe fantastical situations that deal with obsessions, fixations and extremes.
Blacktip sharks used to be plentiful off the coast of South Florida, but warming ocean waters are pushing these sharks farther north.
What's four-legged, furry and often serves up a mood boost? That's right: dogs. As part of our series Weekly Dose of Wonder, here's how even brief interactions with pups can be good for health.
Two landmark laws aim to send tens of billions of dollars to help communities protect themselves from climate change. But that money can be hard to get, especially for some places that need it most.
Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury on four counts related to the efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with lawyer and presidential historian Tim Naftali about the significance of Trump's latest indictment for his role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
As former President Donald Trump is indicted again, this time on charges related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, here's a look at the political implications of these criminal proceedings.
Fitch Ratings cut the U.S.'s rating by one notch, moving it from the previous top-rated AAA to AA+, citing worsening governance as a key factor — just months after the country averted a debt default.
Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury on four counts related to efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to court documents.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with science journalist and author Rebecca Skloot about Henrietta Lacks, whose family just settled with a biotech company that used her cancer cells without consent.
In 2003, Susan Dickman noticed several missed calls from the hospital where her dad was being treated. She rushed there and was in a panic in the elevator when she felt a hand on her back.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Dr. Mandy Cohen, the new director of the CDC, about her vision for the agency in the wake of COVID and how to prepare for fall surges of flu and COVID.
Online discount retailer Overstock.com has become Bed Bath & Beyond after buying the bankrupt home-goods brand. But don't expect brick-and-mortar stores to reopen or big blue coupons in the mail.
Tahir Hamut Izgil is one of the best-known living Uyghur poets. He left Xinjiang amid a Chinese crackdown on the Uyghur people — an escape at the heart of his book, Waiting To Be Arrested At Night.
A family lives on the government side of Taiz, Yemen, while their parents and siblings are on the Houthi side. They haven't seen each other in eight years despite being a close drive away.
On the heels of revivals of songs from Tracy Chapman, Kate Bush and the Indigo Girls, here are some more 1980s songs ripe for a comeback.
NPR revisits the Borscht Belt, a place where Jewish families from New York escaped for the summer at a time when they weren't welcomed elsewhere.
A long political campaign for veterans hurt by toxic exposures resulted in the largest expansion of VA care in decades. Advocates are urging veterans to access retroactive benefits.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Ann Patchett on her latest novel Tom Lake, which tackles family, maternal love and the secrets a mother may choose not to share with her children.
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Rep. Will Hurd talks with NPR Politics Podcast co-hosts about why he thinks Trump is vulnerable.
More U.S. shrimpers have sold their boats. Most Americans don't realize that the cheap, plentiful shrimp they buy in the market and order on pad thai is driving domestic shrimpers out of business.
With dangerously high temperatures across the country, hospitals are seeing more people with potentially deadly heat illness. A southern city is coping with what may be the new summer medical reality.
Many public housing residents are especially vulnerable to extreme heat, but there's no federal requirement for air conditioning. That leaves cash-strapped local agencies struggling to provide it.
African leaders backed by the U.S. and France have given a week for coup leaders in Niger to step down and restore the democratically elected president.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Mahnaz Akbari, former commander of the Afghan military's Female Tactical Platoon, about the Afghan Adjustment Act.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with actor Richard E. Grant about his memoir Pocketful of Happiness and how he has dealt with the grief of losing his wife to cancer after 38 years together.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to security and counter-terrorism Asfandyar Mir about how instability in the Taliban's Afghanistan has spilled into Pakistan, after a suicide bombing that killed dozens.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author C.K. Chau about her new book, Good Fortune — a Pride and Prejudice retelling with some delicious twists set in Chinatown in New York City during the early 2000s.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer catches up with professional soccer player Sam Mewis about the action going down at Women's World Cup. Mewis was a member of the U.S. team that won the World Cup in 2019.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with trucker Alex Mai, who runs a YouTube Channel about trucking news, about how 30,000 workers are losing their jobs as the shipping company Yellow has shut down operations.
When Tom Cruise battles a sentient artificial intelligence "Entity" in the latest Mission Impossible film, he joins a long list of heroes who've had to fight a malevolent machine onscreen.
Reubens' persona of Pee-wee Herman was a petulant man-child, yes — but he was also a trickster spirit, a burst of joyous id that snuck his brand of anarchy into the mainstream.
The world's first atomic bomb was tested in New Mexico in 1945, where hundreds of locals are still facing fallout from the test. Many are also fighting for compensation from the federal government.
A Columbia University professor says spiritual beliefs can decrease our rates of anxiety and depression. I needed to understand how she came to these conclusions.
It's the time of year when many people look to the skies in search of shooting stars. We learn a few tricks to get the best view of incoming meteors.
An NPR investigation into Pentagon documents finds flaws in the U.S. claim that civilians were spared in the 2019 operation against the leader of ISIS.
Groceries aren't cheap, but there are ways beyond just looking for sales to make budget meals. NPR's Life Kit has practical tips on saving money before and after you cook.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri, Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland. He was a friend and spiritual advisor to Sinead O'Connor who died earlier this week.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to film director Laura McGann about her new documentary on free diving, The Deepest Breath.
Former President Trump faces three new charges in the case that accuses him of hoarding classified documents, as a grand jury continues to investigate his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election.
Across the country, efforts by state Republicans to restrict drag performances in front of kids have fallen short. Bills have been scuttled, blocked, vetoed and more.
Attacks against postal carriers are up, and so are mail thefts. The U.S. Postal Service has a new safety plan, but is it strong enough? This is occurring as the USPS tries to recruit more workers.
With more than 200 careers under her pink belt, Barbie has always been a hard worker. What can the types of professions Barbie's done tell us about women in the U.S. labor force? A lot, actually.
This month, members of the mid-Columbia River tribes set off from Oregon on an annual intertribal canoe journey to Seattle. It's especially poignant this year after a three-year hiatus due to COVID.
After a month of record-breaking heat, are we past calling it a heat "wave?" NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Duke heat expert Ashley Ward.
Marine scientists say record ocean temperatures have sparked widespread coral bleaching in the Florida Keys. The extreme heat and bleaching have been deadly — killing all coral on one popular reef.
Former President Donald Trump faces three new charges in the case accusing him of hoarding classified documents as a grand jury continues to investigate his role in trying to overturn 2020's election.
Comedian and actor Frankie Quiñones talks about the second season of the show This Fool, now streaming on Hulu.
Black farmers make up a small, aging part of the farming population. Some worry traditions may die with them. So there's an effort in Mississippi to cultivate the next generation of Black farmers.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Gene X. Hwang about X (formerly Twitter) taking over his handle @x without informing nor compensating him.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Amnesty International's Ousmane Diallo about the implications of the recent coup in Niger.
Berlin's conservative mayor ran on a pledge to stand up for car drivers against encroachment from bicyclists. But bike-riders have pushed back, forcing the government to backpedal.
With the WGA strike entering it's third month and SAG-AFTRA strike heading into its third week, L.A. workers reflect on what the Hollywood stoppage means for the local economy.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with MIT Technology Review climate and energy reporter Casey Crownhart about her latest reporting on innovations in air conditioning technology.
As Russia wraps up its high level summit with African countries Friday, just how much real influence does Russia have in the continent?
The actors strike might cause the Emmys to delay its planned September broadcast. It would be the first such delay since the Emmys were postponed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001.
COVID infections, hospitalizations and emergency room visits appear to have ticked up for the first time in 2023.
The VFW has long helped veterans navigate federal bureaucracy to get the benefits they've earned. It's worried too few women are joining and are missing out, so is making extra effort to recruit them.
After the police in China hauled a computer programmer away, his wife was left to discover who her husband really was — a mysterious political blogger.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Regina Barber and Aaron Scott of the Short Wave podcast about peanut allergies, potentially unsafe poop levels at beaches, and how to keep pets safe in the heat.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with soccer writer Sophie Downey about the U.S.'s and the Netherlands' much anticipated match in the Women's World Cup.
The drug maker Mallinckrodt is working to avoid payments to people who have struggled with addiction to opioids, as originally reported by the Wall Street Journal.
A temporary boost in pay for wildland firefighters is set to expire in October. Some say they'll quit if Congress doesn't act to make it permanent.
On the 70th anniversary of an armistice that stopped the Korean War, veterans reflect, while some activists call on U.S. officials to officially declare the conflict over.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Andrew Read, professor of marine biology at Duke University, about the mass stranding of pilot whales in Western Australia.
Dryness in the Great Plains and Midwest has choked out crops. Recent rains have been a godsend. Climatologists predict cooler, wetter weather that may help loosen the region's years-long drought.
The day after the coup — we look at what's next for U.S. ally Niger in West Africa. It is the ninth coup or attempted power grab in about three years in West and Central Africa.
For some young men and boys, body building can lead to unhealthy behaviors. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with NYU psychologist Andrea Vazzana about compulsive exercise and eating disorders in males.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with columnist Kyle Whitmire of the AL.com. He's been following the story of an Alabama town that has two mayors.
An estimated two billion people are watching the Women's World Cup. Some were at a soccer bar in Portland, Maine, for Wednesday's U.S. match against the Netherlands.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks about what he plans to do with the contentious judicial overhaul law passed this week, which passed despite pleas from President Biden and protestors.
The President of the West African nation of Niger has been removed in a coup. President Mohamed Bazoum has been held hostage by his own guard at his residence since early Wednesday morning.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with poet Terrance Hayes about his new collection "So To Speak," which touches on topics from history, to himself and to headlines in the news.
A new project in Los Angeles is trying to cool the city by painting streets with a reflective coating to bounce away heat from the sun. Other cities like Phoenix are undertaking similar efforts.
The White House appears to be sticking with the term "Bidenomics" despite signs that voters don't buy it. There could be risks to this messaging strategy.
As the movie Oppenheimer plays in theaters across the country, families affected by fallout from atomic testing in New Mexico are pushing Congress for compensation.
A new analysis finds that tens of millions of urban Americans are dealing with even hotter temperatures than their rural neighbors, as heatwaves blast the country.
Phoenix has continued to break the number of days above 110 degrees for more than three weeks. That's created record demand for power, something electric providers say they've been able to meet.
A plea deal fell apart Wednesday for President Biden's son Hunter in a federal court in Delaware — intending to plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges. The judge asked for more information.
Actor Kevin Spacey has been cleared of nine sex offenses in a court in London. The jury delivered the verdict of not guilty on all charges relating to four men, dating back to over a decade ago.
The Army Field Band has been expanding its music genres and now has two rappers in its ranks. We'll meet them and find out why the Army in finally adding rap.
Senators are attending the last of a series of closed-door briefings on artificial intelligence. It's all part of an effort for Congress to try to move fast to regulate the emerging technology.
A tornado that tore through a Pfizer factory in North Carolina could exacerbate drug shortages. Records obtained by NPR show the plant made dozens of products, including painkillers and anesthetics.
The Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act includes tax breaks for electric vehicle battery manufacturers. But some European countries are concerned about increased competition from the U.S.
With Rudy Giuliani no longer challenging that he made false statements about Georgia election workers, there's a renewed focus on the role of the Trump insider in ongoing election interference probes.
Most people think sweat can be stinky. And we work hard to remove that smell. But could a stinky sweat actually be a signal of something good?
The rise of fees on hotel bills, bank bills, restaurant bills and everywhere else has regulators cracking down. Turns out, they are just inflation in disguise.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego about how her city's residents are enduring day 26 with temperatures above 110 degrees.
Some of the impacts from climate change can happen suddenly. New research shows that a major ocean current in the Atlantic is at risk of collapsing. That could affect weather around the globe.
Nobel Laureates from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia are in Washington to talk about their work and the war in Ukraine.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Matt Zemek, editor for Trojans Wire, about the cardiac arrest scare of top USC basketball prospect, Bronny James.
In Sicily, record breaking heat threatens a cooling tradition that has been handed down for generations. Every year in late July, a small village hikes to a mountain chasm for snow to make granita.
This month, Washington became the first state to start deducting money from workers' paychecks to fund long-term care benefits. Other states are studying similar solutions.
The SAG-AFTRA union received a boost of star power for its ongoing actors' strike. A rally in New York's Times Square featured speakers like Christian Slater, Steve Buscemi and Christine Baranski.
A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration's new rules for asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. But the judge also put his ruling on hold, giving the administration a chance to appeal.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with executive director Patrick Weems on the announcement of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
As part of NPR's Living Better series, we look at what happened when a doctor decided to swap his healthy diet for one filled with ultra-processed foods for a month.
Temperatures have been over 100 degrees for days at Zion National Park. Is it keeping the tourists away? No, even as two hikers in a nearby state park died of apparent heat-related causes Saturday.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to author Hila Blum about her novel How to Love Your Daughter, which seems to pose a question: is there such a thing as loving too much?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with the Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, about their 1989 hit "Closer to Fine" being featured prominently in the new Barbie movie.
With PFAS, the forever chemicals, showing up in drinking water, researchers in Virginia want to know if they're building up in fish as well.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with political analyst at Century International Dahlia Scheindlin about the Israeli parliament's move to limit certain types of judicial oversight of the government.
Good hiking trails can be hard to come by on the East Coast. That's why some people are working to expand the network of available trails by carving new public trails through private land.
Twitter has ditched the bird logo for an X. Elon Musk says the change is a step toward turning the platform into an app that offers other services. It's a tall order considering Twitter's finances.
In the waters off Santa Cruz, Calif., an otter that's been harassing surfers has been evading capture from state and federal wildlife officials and aquarium biologists, for several weeks.
Thousands of survivors of the earthquakes that devastated Turkey in the spring are still displaced and struggling to rebuild, despite the president's promise of rapid reconstruction.
Julia Minson dove into research when her mom got lung cancer, and discovered a new experimental drug that had a small chance of helping her mom. The doctor was skeptical, but Minson pushed back.
The Justice Dept. and Texas are headed for a legal fight over Gov. Greg Abbott's floating barrier in the Rio Grande to stop illegal border crossings. The DOJ says the buoys violate federal law.
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang's location is unkown. Tuesday marks one month since his last public appearance. A reflection of China's authoritarian system, it's complicating efforts at diplomacy.
In Honduras, the changing climate is undermining traditional agriculture. Those disruptions fall particularly hard on women and girls, contributing to what's known as the "feminization" of migration.
The films Barbie and Oppenheimer blew past predictions to spark the fourth biggest box office weekend in Hollywood history. What does their success say about the state of the movie business?
Thousands of Israelis are taking to the streets in violent protests with police after parliament eliminated a key power of the Supreme Court to oversee senior governmental appointments and policy.
A growing number of countries are calling to halt mining on the ocean floor. The topic will take center stage at thi annual assembly of the International Seabed Authority, which governs seabed mining.
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer dominated IMAX screens. Only 19 cinemas in the country are showing it in its intended 70mm IMAX film format, leading some fans to several travel hours.
More lawsuits have been filed against Northwestern University accusing the school of ignoring hazing incidents in its football program and other sports programs.
Major League Soccer wants to be taken more seriously. Yet MLS still lags behind the top European leagues. Bringing Lionel Messi to play in America could change that.
Families with trans children in states where gender-affirming care has been banned are deciding whether to uproot to states where care is protected. In those states, some doctors feel overwhelmed.
British band Blur, lead by singer-songwriter Damon Albarn, has a new album. It's called The Ballad of Darren.
Poet Hanif Abdurraqib has experienced a lot of loss in his life, and sees the grief from those losses as its own kind of spiritual practice.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Sam Mewis about the U.S. Women's National Team's first win at the 2023 World Cup. Mewis was a member of the U.S. team that won the World Cup in 2019.
NPR's Life Kit asks a group of die-hard thrifters to share some tips on ways you can make your thrift shopping trips more successful.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw about the push for stricter railway safety rules, following the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train in East Palestine, Ohio.
Warmer temperatures, drought and disease are putting stress on native tree species in Minnesota. Some trees are dying, but researchers are finding ways to help others adapt to a warmer climate.
She's known as one of the greatest women's soccer players in the world. Now Brazilian superstar Marta is playing in her sixth World Cup, hoping to finally win the trophy.
Former president Donald Trump's legal troubles are mounting. But his support among potential Republican caucus-goers in Iowa does not seem to be waning.
There's a species of fireflies that synchronizes its lights. It only happens in a few very dark places in Appalachia and it takes winning a lottery to see.
U.S. public transit is notoriously expensive to build compared to other countries. A $837 million subway station in New York City illustrates why these projects come with such a high price tag.
Spain heads to the polls this weekend in what could be one of the most important elections in years. Spain is now run by a center-left government – but the rise of the far right has many worried.
The Latin Alternative Music Conference just wrapped its 24th edition. Colombian hip-hop duo Dawer x Damper and Argentinian rock band Usted Señalemelo received this year's Discovery Awards.
Alabama has to come up with a new congressional map after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that its current districts likely diluted the voting power of Black residents.
The White House is concerned about the economic and national security risks posed by artificial intelligence and is working on new executive actions to try to establish some guardrails for AI.
California's Reparations Taskforce has issued its final recommendations for a state reparations program for the descendants of slaves. State lawmakers must now decide whether to adopt any of them.
A new study by the Video Game History Foundation finds that only 13% of all classic video games are available to purchase.
At the start of the year, economists were warning the U.S. was likely headed for a recession, but the U.S. economy has proven remarkably resilient. So what gives?
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Taveeshi Gupta of the nonprofit Equimundo, whose latest international survey explores how fathers feel about being more active in caretaking and domestic responsibilities.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with CIA Director Bill Burns at the Aspen Security Forum about the rebellion in Russia, and what it signals about Putin's strength and future in Ukraine.
The extreme summer heat impacting millions in the U.S. will likely continue through August. Of all extreme weather conditions - heat is the most deadly.
Taylor Sheesh, the Philippines' top Taylor Swift impersonator, has set out on her own tour across the country in a bid to get the global superstar's attention.
The beloved singer and interpreter of pop standards won 20 Grammy awards over a career that touched eight decades.
At the start of Russia's invasion, advancing troops reached the outskirts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv. They devastated the suburb of Bucha, killing hundreds. Today, Bucha is coming back to life.
Atlanta's growing film industry is full of non-union workers as Georgia is not a union friendly state. Now, those workers are scrambling as the writers' and actors' strike continues.
Kenya, one of Africa's most stable and prosperous economies, is reeling from the impact of a series of violent protests against the cost of living and tax rises.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to send to the Senate floor a bill that would require the Supreme Court to issue a code of ethics for itself.
Cambodians will vote in an election Sunday that will be neither free nor fair, but will extend the 38-year long rule of Hun Sen and likely ensure the succession of his son.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Marcus K. Dowling, country music reporter for The Tennessean, on the controversy surrounding Jason Aldean's "Try That In A Small Town" song and music video.
For young conservatives invested in the party, Trump's drama — legal and otherwise — hasn't diminished their support.
When the Women's World Cup kicks off Thursday, the two-time defending champion U.S. is favored to win the title again. The team's coach, Vlatko Andonovski, is making his World Cup debut.
Christopher Nolan's historical thriller Oppenheimer — based on American Prometheus, the biography of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer — chronicles the creation of the atomic bomb.
Sound of Freedom is a surprise box office hit. But the Christian thriller is also fueling controversy over conspiracy theories and its depiction of human trafficking.
Most of us know that exercise is good for our health. But what about all the other ways we move during the day?
Wesleyan University will end its practice of legacy admissions, which gives preference to children of alumni. This comes after the Supreme Court's decision to ban race-conscious college admissions.
Closing arguments are expected Friday in a trial against extremist Ammon Bundy. Idaho's largest hospital sued him for $7.5 million after armed protests he led prompted a major security response.
The biggest source of climate-warming methane in the U.S. is animal agriculture. America's biggest cattle feedlot operator is funding new research, with motives beyond reducing greenhouse gases.
An NPR investigation into Pentagon documents finds flaws in the U.S. claim that civilians were spared in the 2019 operation against the leader of ISIS.
In their new book On Minimalism, musicologists William Robin and Kerry O'Brien capture the lesser-known stories of the musical movement and its development, era by era.
It's an ongoing debate in soccer circles whether artificial turf is good for the sport. To host an international soccer game, a university recently had to truck in grass to cover its turf.
As record-setting, dangerous heat continues in parts of the Southwest, there's concern about inmates in Texas. Most Texas prisoner housing isn't air conditioned and there are no temperature standards.
Peru is bracing for a fresh wave of protests. Thousands of anti-government protestors have started converging on cities across the country calling for the resignation of the President.
The grand jurors who may be asked to indict former President Donald Trump in Georgia have officially been seated. We check in on the status of the investigation in Fulton County.
More than 25 years after Tupac Shakur's death, there's been a development in the investigation into his murder. The Las Vegas Police Department says it has issued a search warrant in Nevada.
Federal public defenders warn they face severe budget cuts that could require them to trim more than 10% of their current staff. That will hurt many of their low income clients.
The rise in tipping has many customers fuming, but one worker who depends on tips says most customers misunderstand what they are — and shares what it feels like when people don't tip.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with scholar Safiya Noble about how advancements in artificial intelligence could further perpetuate biases in society.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Antonia Cereijido and M.G. Lord about their new podcast, LA Made: The Barbie Tapes, based on their archival tape of interviews with major players in the doll's creation.
New Jersey was the first state in the country to mandate climate change be taught across all grade levels and in most subjects.
Honorary professor at University College, London, Tony Freeth talks about his studies on the Antikythera Mechanism, which was just featured in the film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
The arthritis drug Humira has been a blockbuster seller for more than two decades. Now, some copycats could end Humira's reign.
The FIFA Women's World Cup opens in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with soccer writer Sophie Downey about what to expect in the championship.
In an address to the U.S. Congress, Israel's president emphasized the close ties between the two countries, even as some progressive Democrats boycotted the speech.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson about U.S. military readiness and cooperation in the Caribbean and Latin America and the challenges posed by China's influence.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump and his aide Walt Nauta were in a Florida courtroom Tuesday. It's the first pre-trial hearing on classified documents ahead of their federal trial.
Texas educator and musician Belle Ortiz has died. She played a vital role in bringing mariachi music out of the night clubs and into public schools across Texas as a musical discipline.
A U.S. soldier fled across the heavily guarded border to North Korea, where he's now being held by the North.
People in Lebanon are pessimistic because their leaders haven't been able to agree on a president, which is an important step needed to address a long economic crisis.
A comic book-worthy device is the latest entry into the market for "less lethal" police weapons. The company promises safer arrests, but part of the appeal for departments may be the optics.
Human activity is the biggest driver of climate change. So what can people do to address the causes of climate change and keep each other safe amid heat waves, flooding and wildfires?
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Ruth Madievsky about her debut novel All Night Pharmacy, which tells a story of addiction and the love between sisters.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is getting a lot of criticism for holding up military appointments over the issue of abortion, but many of his Alabama constituents support him.
Ginger Rogers would have turned 112 this week. We remember her and her collaboration with her most famous partner, Fred Astaire.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Patrick Redford from the Defector about the progress of the Tour de France.
With excessive heat advisories in effect across the U.S., here's how to avoid heat-related illnesses.
While dangerous heatwaves have been broiling the U.S. and Europe, some people seek it out. Each summer, the arid desert of Death Valley becomes a destination for "heat chasers."
The next few weeks of campaigning in Guatemala will be tense, as many hold their breath in anticipation of further disruption in a presidential election marred by chaos and inconsistencies.
The Illinois Supreme Court decided cash bail will no longer exist in Illinois. The state was supposed to become the first to get rid of cash bail in January, but that plan was challenged in court.
Chicago house icon DJ Deeon passed this week. The producer pioneered the "ghetto house" subgenre in the early 1990s.
Tax credits may soon help jump start projects in the Midwest designed to fight climate change by capturing carbon dioxide emissions. However, the cost to taxpayers remains uncertain.
One of the all-time greatest tennis players, Spaniard Rafael Nadal, isn't at this year's French Open. But Carlos Alcaraz, also of Spain, is dominating. What is it about the Spanish tennis pipeline?
The Reverend Jesse Jackson is stepping down as the leader of the Rainbow-Push Coalition after more than a half century of activism.
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield about Russia backing out of the Black Sea Grain Deal with Ukraine.
Baltimore is seeing an influx of xylazine as dealers are mixing it with opioids. The city is dedicating resources to try to keep people safe from the drug, the overdoses are which are extra dangerous.
A Yemeni man who lost 10 members of his family in a Saudi airstrike eight years ago is still searching for justice, his life and the neighborhood forever changed after the strike.
Taylor Swift has become the first female artist to have four albums on the Billboard 200 chart. The artist has been deep in re-recording her early albums to keep artistic and financial control.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Chris Field, director of the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, about the extreme weather events occurring globally.
There's high demand by Cubans to research their ancestry with help from U.S.-based genealogy buffs. If they can tie it to Spain, it means a way off the island.
Florida wants to start taking mountains of waste material from phosphate mining to use in road construction. The hitch: It's mildly radioactive, and environmental groups say it poses a health risk.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa program at Chatham House, about how Iran will resume patrolling the streets and enforcing the strict dress code.
While Nabisco didn't invent the icebox cake, they popularized an iconic version using their chocolate wafers. But the cookie has been discontinued, sending fans looking for substitutes.
Democrats are eyeing some Senate seats they could potentially flip. One of them is in deep-red Texas, where Republican Ted Cruz faces reelection in 2024.
The American flag must be flown every day in a new North Carolina subdivision that's being built for people over 55. But can you require patriotism?
The Grateful Dead's offshoot band, Dead and Company, concluded its final tour in California on Sunday. For fans and vendors who have been following the bands for decades, it's the end of an era.
NPR music contributor Marissa Lorusso reviews Eye on the Bat, the latest album from indie band Palehound.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Antonia Cereijido and M.G. Lord about their new podcast, LA Made: The Barbie Tapes.
As an anchor for ABC News, Dan Harris' career seemed pretty sorted out. Then his book about mindfulness took off.
New episodes of the hit Australian animated kids show Bluey dropped on Disney+ this week. NPR's Scott Detrow gets a group of parents together to talk about what they've learned from the show.
Do you know how to swim well enough to save your life? NPR's Life Kit lays out the five basic water safety and swimming skills that can help prevent drowning.
Internationally famous animation artist Hayao Miyazaki's final film How Do You Live was released this week in Japan. NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Susan Napier, author of Miyazaki World: A Life in Art.
The U.S., and much of the world, has settled into a scorching weekend with temperatures reaching well over a hundred in the Southwest.
Farms along the Connecticut River are experiencing losses from flooding this week. Some farmers who were just days away from harvest now face the prospect of entire crops ruined by contaminated water.
Last year, Alabama failed to execute two men by lethal injection. The state will again try to execute a man using the same method. What do the failed attempts mean for the future of lethal injection?
Independent Russian media outlets Meduza and Mediazona have used statistical modeling to estimate the number of Russian soldiers killed so far in Ukraine: around 47,000.
There's a landmark legal battle being waged between financial regulators and Binance, one of the largest crypto companies in the world. And it may determine the crypto industry's future.
Looking for ways to encourage low carbon commuting, Boulder, Colorado started "tube to work" day 15 years ago. Now, every July people hop on inner tubes in office attire and float down Boulder Creek.
How one person tried to put an end to the poison frog black market by breeding and selling frogs legally.
NPR's Adrian Florido talks to Katey Lesneski, coordinator for the Mission: Iconic Reefs, about how the current heat wave hitting Florida is already affecting coral reefs.
Heavy precipitation caused epic flooding in the Central Valley earlier this year, causing catastrophic damage to homes and crops. Months later, the region is still recovering.
Kids love to do things on repeat. The same books read over and over, the same games, the same questions. It can be exhausting for parents, but researchers say repetition is key to childhood learning.
The House has approved a package of defense policies that are intended to counter those of President Biden. The Senate version is expected to be far different.
On Saturday, two players who have never won a Wimbledon title before will compete in the Women's championship. And on the men's side, Novak Djokovic will get his chance at a 24th grand slam.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to actor John Boyega and director Juel Taylor about the new Netflix movie They Cloned Tyrone.
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Kim Masters, editor-at-large at The Hollywood Reporter, about the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike happening in tandem with a writer's strike for the first time since 1960.
Actor Michael Imperioli is back on the map after landing a lead role in season 2 of HBO's The White Lotus. NPR takes a look at his legacy as Christopher Moltisanti in The Sopranos and more.
The tallgrass prairie is an astonishing place to run — rolling hills, bison herds, wildflowers and birds moving along the creeks. We take a run in the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas.
Broadway's Ben Platt heads the eccentric staff of a rundown camp for middle school thespians in the Sundance hit mockumentary Theater Camp.
The dust, which came from distant stars, is thought to be similar to grains that eventually helped form the planets, including Earth.
Moderate consumption of aspartame is OK, scientists say. But heavy consumers may want to reduce their intake. The WHO says aspartame may "possibly" cause cancer. The FDA questions the evidence.
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, National Executive director and Chief Negotiator for SAG-AFTRA, about the decision by the actors' union to strike.
More than 11,000 athletes from across the U.S. have flocked to Pittsburgh this week to compete in the National Senior Games. The Olympics-style competition celebrates staying active and healthy aging.
Flood experts all use the same language to convey risk: 10-year floods, 100-year floods, 500-year floods. But those intervals are often misunderstood, and climate change is making them less accurate.
Comedian Michelle Buteau talks about Survival of the Thickest on Netflix, her new romantic comedy series about a fat and fabulous 38-year-old stylist picking up the pieces after a messy breakup.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., about controversy surrounding some conservative lawmakers pushing to amend policies from the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.
Ransomware attacks are on the rise in 2023. There are competing theories why, but it might actually have a lot to do with Russia's war in Ukraine.
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote soon to extend the work in Haiti. The council has yet to to decide whether to sent international troops. Gangs have taken over much of the country.
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Short Wave hosts Regina Barber and Geoff Brumfiel about a copper-age "queen," a 500-million-year-old sea squirt, and a way to help mosquitoes fight malaria.
Wednesday night at the ESPYs, Damar Hamlin gave the Pat Tillman Service Award to the Buffalo Bills training staff, some of whom treated him when he suffered a cardiac arrest on the field mid-game.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill. The daily oral contraceptive, called Opill, will be available without a prescription.
Multiple states are cracking down on xylazine after it started showing up in illicit opioids. But controlling the drug is causing headaches for veterinarians who use the drug to sedate large animals.
Tensions in East Asia are on the rise, with the first North Korean ICBM launch in some three months and the U.S. expected to send its first nuclear-armed sub to the region in decades.
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with former White House speech writer Sarah Hurwitz about the wisdom she found in an unexpected place: her childhood faith.
Evangelical Christians make up an oversized share of the Republican vote in Iowa. One prominent leader wants the state to move on in 2024, but can anyone pry evangelical votes away from Trump?
Annual inflation fell to 3% in June, the lowest since March 2021. That probably won't stop the Federal Reserve from raising rates again, but this month's expected hike could be the last.
Companies are racing to accelerate and commercialize in-vitro gametogenesis, or IVG, which would make human eggs and sperm in the lab from any cell in the body containing anyone's DNA.
In Nigeria, fuel costs have tripled over the last month and are expected to rise even further, a major hit to millions of people who are struggling to get by already.
Tom Cruise, still doing his own stunts, which this time include riding a motorcycle off a cliff in the Alps, returns as Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Part 1.
Nominations for the 75th Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday in Los Angeles. Succession, Ted Lasso and Beef racked up nods in multiple categories.
Workers at UPS could be heading for a strike. If that happens, it would be the largest walkout against a single company in U.S. history.
Egyptians were among the hundreds of migrants on a ship that sank off of Greece last month. The deadly voyage cast a spotlight on the number of Egyptians risking it all for a chance at a better life.
A team of scientists have identified a geological site in Canada that they say best reflects a new epoch in Earth's history — the Anthropocene era. Francine McCarthy led the group.
Musician Pierre Kwenders talks about the release of the new deluxe version of his Polaris-winning album José Louis and the Paradox of Love.
Disposable and fruit and candy flavored vapes can't be sold legally in the U.S., yet they're still readily available. Why? The answer is complex and has concerned parents wringing their hands.
President Biden said NATO countries will help Ukraine defend itself against Russia now and into the future, even as they did not offer a clear pathway for Ukraine to join the alliance.
Mexican authorities say an organized crime group targeted police with at least seven improvised explosive devices. The governor called it an act of terror, and the military is now investigating.
SAG-AFTRA, the union representing some of Hollywood's biggest stars, is set to go on strike Thursday. Barring a last-minute breakthrough in talks, it could be the latest strike to shake up Hollywood.
The FBI director faced heated questions from Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee, who assailed the bureau for that they said are politically-motivated investigations.
A new study takes a comprehensive look at the plastic debris smothering reefs, where in the ocean it's more prevalent — and how to deal with the problem.
A lawsuit required Phoenix officials to show they've making progress clearing the city's largest homeless encampment. Businesses and homeless people have differing opinions.
Some members want to use the package for changes that could expand or limit access to the country's biggest food safety net program.
Two large mines important for America's green energy transition are being fought in federal court by Native Americans who say the developments would destroy sacred, religious sites.
Vermont is dealing with major flooding issues — including washed-out roads, flooded homes and businesses and dams straining to hold back high waters.
Attorney Miran Kakaee talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about how Kurds in Sweden are responding to the concessions the country has made in response to Turkey's demands over their NATO membership.
Federal regulators have ordered Bank of America to reimburse customers and pay the government a $150 million penalty for so-called "junk fees."
The Israeli prime minister's move to take up measures that weaken the judicial system have revived Israel's democracy protests, where the move is seen as a threat to democracy.
After a logistically complicated journey of over 36 hours, 14 juvenile giraffes have made it to their subspecies' native homeland in Iona National Park.
Thirty-one countries are meeting in the capital of the Baltic country of Lithuania for a crucial NATO summit that is taking place in the midst of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Chicago Tribune reporter Stacy St. Clair about the Tylenol Murders that happened in the Chicago area in 1982. The prime suspect, James Lewis, died Sunday at age 76.
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut about the congressional hearing on the PGA Tour-LIV Golf deal.
PJ Harvey's new album, I Inside The Old Year Dying, builds off of a narrative poem she wrote about a year in the life of a 9-year-old girl in a fictional town in western England.
The MLB once led the way on integration. Now, it's attempting to address the dwindling number of Black players in the league by hosting events like the HBCU Swingman Classic.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with writer Sarah Rose Etter about her new novel Ripe, which explores the darker sides of Silicon Valley as a woman tries to make sense of her career and growing dread.
Human Rights Watch is calling for the International Criminal Court to investigate attacks the rights group says amount to war crimes in West Darfur.
Officials in New York are on track to spend $1 billion taxpayer dollars refurbishing 40-year-old Winter Olympic sports and tourism sites near Lake Placid. Critics doubt it will pay off.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Courtney Nguyen, senior writer for WTA Insider, about the home stretch of Wimbledon, the world's oldest and arguably most prestigious tennis tournament.
In 1986, Dorothy Tiernan was with her father on his deathbed. The hospital staff refused to give him pain medication to make him more comfortable, until a manager intervened.
On Tuesday, the 31 members of the NATO alliance will meet for their annual summit — the second summit held since Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine.
A number of survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre had a setback recently when a lawsuit seeking damages from the state was dismissed. The suit would have compensated them and their descendants.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and nearly three dozen of his mercenary commanders for talks in Moscow late in June.
There's been a disturbing trend at concerts this summer: performers like Harry Styles, Drake and Bebe Rexha being hit — and sometimes hurt — by audience members throwing things at them during shows.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lewis Simons, who reported from Asia and the Middle East for decades, about the legacy of cluster bombs in Laos.
Forecasters are predicting record temperatures in the Valley of the Sun. Last year, the Phoenix metro saw a record number of heat-related deaths. New measures are being taken to reduce health risks.
There's a look we've come to expect when we check out real estate listings the perfect kitchen — streamlined, neutral — and there's pressure on homeowners to renovate to improve future salability.
Texas deployed a sting of buoys into the Rio Grande this weekend as a way to deter migrant crossings. It's the latest element in Gov. Greg Abbott's anti-immigration agenda.
For the first time since 1898, a new face is being added to the grand staircase in the N.Y. capitol in Albany — Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the late U.S. Supreme Court justice born and raised in Brooklyn.
The right to use water in Western states can be extremely valuable. Now, that century-old system is under scrutiny, with some saying it's unfair and racist.
A fast-moving storm caused flash flooding in Vermont and other states, washing out roads and claiming lives.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Asli Aydintasbas from The Brookings Institution. Sweden's admission to NATO may depend on Turkey's admission to the EU, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate of the world's high-income countries. Death rates remain the highest among Black women, and have more than doubled over the last 20 years.
On Monday, the City of Phoenix is in court to prove it's making progress in clearing its largest homeless encampment. Heat-related deaths in Phoenix continue to rise, and many victims are homeless.
In a world full of mindfulness as a buzzword, what does life look like for those who follow the theology that birthed it?
In the age of streaming and comic book franchise films are we witnessing the death of the classic Hollywood movie star?
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with author Aaliyah Bilal about her new book Temple Folk, which tells the stories of dozens of Black Muslims over the course of several decades.
This year, for the first time NPR's Student Podcast Challenge offered a special prize for the best student podcasts about mental health. The finalists had important things to say.
President Biden wanted Sweden to join NATO as a sign of western unity against Russia. But Turkey is standing in the way.
Facebook parent company Meta broke most-downloaded records recently with its new app, Threads. It's a direct challenge to Twitter, which has been upended under the leadership of Elon Musk.
Re-entry to society from prison is hard. A simulation exercise by the Department of Justice is meant to show just how many barriers formerly incarcerated people face after their release.
U.S. Soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe plans on retiring after the upcoming World Cup and National Women's Soccer League season. Rapinoe is known for her on-field play as well as social justice advocacy.
This week, we got a trailer and a promise that in July, we'll get Pokemon Sleep. the game is "part virtual pet, part sleep tracking device."
Antonin Dvorak's "New World Symphony" is an anthem to American roots. It was written by a foreigner and required white classical musicians to respect Black spirituals and Native American music.
Many adults in Mexico don't have any kind of bank account, and a lot of those people are young and tech savvy. Financial tech startups see this as a big opportunity for online-only banks.
Is there a water crisis happening in Manila? It depends on who you ask and from where you're getting your information. The answers, though, say a lot about the current state of Philippine media.
After massive precipitation, the long-dry Tulare Lake is back. That's been hard on crops and homes, but has allowed the Tachi Yokut Tribe to reconnect with the lake they once built their lives around.
In Mel Eslyn's film Biosphere, the last two men on Earth must adapt and evolve to save humanity... or play video games.
Violence erupted in France following the fatal police shooting of a teen. President Macron has, in part, blamed video games for the clashes. Other world leaders have used this widely debunked theory.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to NPR's Ann Powers and Marcus Dowling of The Tennessean about how two country songs sit atop the Billboard Hot 100, and the context for this moment.
NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby about how the United States plans to supply Ukraine with controversial cluster munitions.
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon dropped substantially in the first six months of this year, perhaps signaling a reversal after years of losses in the vast rainforest.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with nurse midwife Karen Sheffield-Abdullah about Black maternal health.
The country's rural population is shrinking. Governments and community activists are working to reimagine rural life in places like Kansas, but the drop-off continues.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Harvard law professor Noah Feldman on the implications the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action will have on businesses.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a budget bill. His partial veto increases school funding for four centuries.
Threads, Meta's new Twitter competitor, has become the most rapidly downloaded app ever. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with tech journalist Kara Swisher about this rapid rise.
The Devils Hole pupfish's natural habitat is a single water-filled hole in a cave in the Nevada desert. Its numbers at one point dwindled to just 35 animals. How does it manage to survive?
R&B legend Curtis Mayfield's 1967 hit "We're a Winner" broke ground as one of the first commercial hits centered on Black pride during the civil rights movement.
2024 Presidential candidates are ramping up their campaigning in New Hampshire, where state law requires it to hold the first primary. The situation is an uneasy one for top democrats there.
The head of the Wagner group Yevgeny Prigozhin is back in Russia, according to the leader of Belarus, who helped end the mercenary group's uprising against Russia's military leadership.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Thomas Kellogg, a law professor who specializes in China at Georgetown University, about the country's expanded espionage law.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter owner Elon Musk have long had a rivalry. That's now been put on vivid display with Zuckerberg taking aim at Twitter by launching the new social media app Threads.
The White House will send cluster munitions to Ukraine. Officials say they'll be effective against dug-in Russian troops, but the controversial munitions are also banned by more than 100 countries.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Kristen Lovell, co-director of the HBO documentary 'The Stroll.' It's the story of the trans women who worked the streets of the Meatpacking District in New York City.
DoorDash workers get paid per delivery — and oftentimes say they make less than minimum wage. DoorDash is now rolling out a new hourly pay option. But it's not that simple.
When people are facing eviction, a "rent court" judge has the final say. But there can be a big power imbalance. More than a dozen cities now say tenants have a right to legal counsel.
NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with former NPR international correspondent Deborah Amos about the kidnapping of Israeli researcher and doctoral student at Princeton Elizabeth Tsurkov.
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling on affirmative action renewed calls for elite institutions to eliminate "legacy" admissions — or granting advantages to the children of people who attended.
As the 2023 U.S. Women's Open kicks off, NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with golf champion Betsy King about the growth of women's golf.
NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with Ari Novy of the San Diego Botanic Garden about the bloom of its corpse flower and why these iconic flowers evolved to stink so badly.
Across the street from the jazz icon's home in Queens, a site of pilgrimage for fans from around the world, sits the new Louis Armstrong Center, which brings his 60,000-item archive back to the block.
As fentanyl deaths surge, lawmakers want more drug busts and arrests. But new research found tough police tactics might increase overdoses and drug deaths in communities.
The 1999 song "No Scrubs" was catchy and fun — and it made its mark for calling out lazy loser guys who hit on women. It became an anthem for women across the country.
A look at the aftermath of Israel's offensive in a Palestinian refugee camp finds vast damage and stunned, hopeless residents.
The Magnificent Ambersons has been called Orson Welles' "lost masterpiece." The studio cut more than 40 minutes from the movie, but a filmmaker has used animation to recreate lost footage.
A federal judge has restricted the Biden administration and some government agencies and officials from communicating with social media companies about certain content.
Some of the hottest global weather in recorded history is happening this week. It's likely that record temperatures will continue to occur this year.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with author Aaliyah Bilal about her new book Temple Folk, which tells the stories of dozens of Black Muslims over the course of several decades.
California lawmakers have agreed to create a conservation plan and a fund to help protect the western Joshua Tree, which faces extinction due to climate change.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with New York City's comptroller, Brad Lander, about what he says is a failed policy to deal with homeless encampments by the city.
Ukraine and Russia each say the other is planning to sabotage the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. They've been trading accusations over the past year, but now they say an attack is imminent.
Chief Justice Roberts kept a firm grip on the court. He assigned himself four of the seven most important opinions, including affirmative action, and he won some more nuanced outcomes.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is on her way to Beijing for talks with her Chinese counterparts. The meeting comes at a tense time, with tit-for-tat trade restrictions and rising strategic frictions.
It's been a week of fury, violence and grief in France following a young man's fatal shooting by police. We visit one town where the violence was acutely felt.
"This Land Is Your Land" isn't just a campfire song for school kids. It's a celebration of the American landscape — but it's a celebration with an edge.
The 4th of July traditional hotdog eating contest got us thinking about why food and the holiday are so intertwined. Some experts have gone deep on the subject of competitive eating.
Law enforcement has been on alert for outbursts of gun violence over the weekend and holiday, but early statistics from big cities suggest the overall murder rate may finally be going down.
As much of the country suffers under the heat dome, people are still skiing in Colorado. A fat winter plus high altitude means snow is lingering particularly long and there's joy in Rockies.
As Kabul fell to the Taliban in 2021, a teenager was separated from his family at the airport and wound up on a plane without them. He's been in the U.S. ever since — alone.
Renowned surgeon, researcher and activist Dr. Susan Love died at age 75 after a recurrence of leukemia. She was known in her field for fearlessly challenging the status quo.
Workers in Lebanon climb high up pine trees for a valuable export: pine nuts. But the important source of revenue is being choked off by an invasive pest.
There's a growing movement that calls for granting legal rights to natural entities like forests and rivers. Indigenous groups say it should definitely hold true for the Mississippi river and others.
Residents in Highland Park, Ill., honored those killed and wounded in the town's July 4th parade last year with a memorial ceremony and a day of events.
Democracy is messy. A new free play for visitors to the Federal Hall National Monument in New York shows just how messy the early days of the federal government were.
Fridge or cupboard: Where do you keep your ketchup? Dr. Melvin N. Kramer, the president of a group that consults on food safety, joined NPR to bring science to this condiment conundrum.
Descendants of Frederick Douglass read excerpts from one of his most famous speeches: "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" Douglass gave this speech to a group of abolitionists 170 years ago.
A new PBS miniseries explores the many effects the human species is having on the planet. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with its host, biologist and Princeton University professor Shane Campbell-Staton.
A record number of Americans are traveling for this holiday, according to projections from AAA.
Scientists have pinpointed a special part of the brain that, when stimulated, appears to produce out-of-body experiences.
The Japanese Joro spider has made it's home in Georgia. Its big, beautiful, harmless to people, shy and rapidly growing in numbers. It's invasive, but it is not yet clear what harm it can cause.
A national survey shows U.S. beekeepers lost about half of their colonies in 2022. A beekeeper talks about the important role bees play in our food supply.
Trying to regain custody of her son and a job, Susan Haas needed a haircut and color. She promised to pay back a stylist if she did the job for free. The confidence helped her get her son and a job.
Hotel workers in Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Orange County are striking for better wages and working conditions, affecting scores of hotels over the July 4th holiday.
The pandemic was hard on working women, but they've come roaring back into the labor force. The share of working-age women who have jobs or want one hit an all-time high in May.
At the start of the 20th century, only the most privileged could afford to go to college. Today, millions of students pursue higher education, but collectively they owe $1.7 trillion in debt.
From family memorials to jam sessions to every show at the Grand Ole Opry, the familiar singalong helps people feel connected to those who have died — whether legendary musicians or loved ones.
After six days of violent protests across dozens of cities in France, things are beginning to calm down. Last week, a teenager was shot and killed by a police officer.
Senegal has seen months of unrest, fueled by political and economic insecurity. There, predominantly young protesters are being met with force by an increasingly militarized police.
Mexico will no longer allow tortillas to be made with genetically modified corn. This story involves a trade spat — worth billions — with the U.S. and a tradition that spans millennia.
More than 100 accusations of sexual harassment and assault have rocked Taiwan's media, music and political circles — showing the gap between laws meant to protect victims and their implementation.
A new alert system for missing Native American people in Colorado reports some success. Indigenous people have far higher rates of unsolved missing persons cases than others nationwide.
In the largest operation of its kind in the West Bank in 15 years, Israel launched an attack on militants in the crowded Jenin refugee camp — leaving several Palestinians dead and dozens wounded.
Due to a Jim Crow era exemption in federal law, most farmworkers in the U.S. do not have the right to overtime pay. Some states are trying to remedy that, but challenges stand in the way.
The podcast Parched, from Colorado Public Radio, looks at the Colorado River, the people who rely on the river, and those who have ideas to save it.
The Supreme Court has ended the 2023 term. Some court watchers feel that the rulings of the conservative majority have strayed too far into partisan politics.
Ukraine presses on with its offensive in the east while it watches the aftermath of the Russian mutiny a week ago.
Sarah Hurwitz grew up in what she would describe as a culturally Jewish home. But it wasn't until she was in her 30s that she really connected with the spiritual identity she was raised with.
Competitive eaters descend on Washington, D.C., to battle for a spot to compete in Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest on July Fourth in Coney Island, N.Y. What is the history of such events?
Iran's supreme leader called out his own judiciary for corruption — addressing a major public complaint — as many protesters remain imprisoned.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Elizabeth Barton, co-owner of Echo Adventure Cooperative, about the extremely long lines of traffic for people visiting Yosemite National Park this summer.
The victory of a far-right candidate in a local election in Germany is a sign of shifting political winds.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Gulnaz Sharafutdinova, professor of Russian politics at King's College London, about President Putin's current hold on power.
On July 1, 1963, the U.S. Post Office Department introduced the ZIP code program to get a handle on the heaping surplus of mail. Today, those five digits represent much more for American society.
Big brands have become the most visible battlefields for America's culture wars. Should brands take positions on social or political issues?
Hundreds gathered in the suburb of Nanterre to pay their final respects to Nahel M., a 17-year-old teenager who was fatally shot by police after being stopped for a traffic violation.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Bob the Drag Queen, tracing the thread of his career before and after winning RuPaul's Drag Race.
Are corporations to blame for our current inflation? Is higher inflation linked to higher profit margins? A new study through the American Economic Association aims to find out.
Three House chairmen are demanding that more than a dozen officials from the Justice Department, IRS and secret service recount details of their investigation of President Biden's son, Hunter.
After Democrats performed better than expected in the 2022 midterms, both political parties are looking to rural areas to recruit or retain voters ahead of a crucial presidential election.
Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas talks about the letter he and other House Democrats sent to the Biden administration urging an easing of sanctions on Venezuela.
Malcolm Alexander has been fighting for financial compensation after spending more than three decades in prison for a crime he didn't commit. In June, he won part of the battle.
NPR's Juana Summers discusses the Asian American perspective on affirmative action with University of Maryland professor and political scientist Janelle Wong.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Nate "ND" Stevenson, who wrote the original graphic novel on which the new animated movie Nimona is based.
Arisa Trew, a 13-year-old Australian girl, made history on Tuesday when she became the first female skater to land a 720 — two full rotations in the air.
NPR's Melissa Block bids farewell after 38 years at the network and reminisces on some of her most impactful assignments.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with director Julie Cohen and Saifa Wall about the new documentary Every Body, which uncovers the misconceptions around intersex people and the mistreatment they've faced.
France braces itself for a fourth night of unrest, as protestors continue to take to the streets after a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop.
Ex-producer Abby Grossberg alleged Tucker Carlson created a workplace defined by bigotry and sexism. Her case factored into Carlson's ouster from Fox News and the settlement of another major lawsuit.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been barred from office for eight years for abuse of power, after he made unfounded claims about Brazil's voting system ahead of last year's election.
The court has struck down President Biden's plan to discharge federal student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans. Here are five takeaways for borrowers and the country.
North Carolina is part of the Democrats' strategy to make gains in 2024. But young voters in the state have mixed feelings about the party and President Biden.
A senior Russian general has been detained in Moscow in connection with the failed rebellion of Wagner head Yevgeny Progozhin over the weekend.
A carefully conducted study of treatments for short-term back pain finds that opioids aren't the best approach. The results throw into question current guidelines.
The end of race-conscious admissions means universities will have to find race-neutral alternatives to diversify their student bodies. California, which already has a ban, has faced those challenges.
Hosts of NPR's science podcast Short Wave talk about newly-discovered gravitational waves, a robot designed with inspiration from nature and why Orcas might be attacking boats near the European coast.
New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán threw the 24th perfect game ever Wednesday. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer Bryan Hoch about the rarity of a perfect game in Major League Baseball.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Kalhan, a pulmonologist at Northwestern Medicine, about the impact of wildfire smoke in Chicago, which claimed the world's worst air quality earlier this week.
By a 6-to-3 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively ended race-conscious admission programs at colleges and universities across the country.
A United Kingdom court ruled that the British government's plan to send migrants seeking asylum in Britain to Rwanda is unlawful.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Douglas Laycock about the Supreme Court's decision in Groff v. DeJoy to make it easier for employees to seek religious accommodations at work.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Washington Post political reporter and author Ben Terris on his new book The Big Break.
Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Harvard law professor Charles Fried about the court's decision.
The fifth (and possibly final) adventure for the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, is directed not by Steven Spielberg but by James Mangold.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Gulnaz Sharafutdinova, professor of Russian politics at King's College London, about Putin's current hold on power.
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with John Blake, who wrote More Than I Imagined: What a Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew, about how an apparition of his grandfather led to healing.
A researcher is documenting all the bird species at Acadia National Park, creating a baseline for changing populations.
Much of the South is experiencing a heat wave and people in the region are coping the best they can. We check in with some of them in Dallas, Texas.
Much of the southern part of the U.S. is under a heat advisory this week. In Texas, the heat is so extreme it's taxing the power grid.
In Japan, there are growing concerns about the dominance of older politicians who lavish welfare spending on older voters, while young politicians are rare, in a situation dubbed "silver democracy."
A new law requiring companies to ensure their employees are legal residents goes into effect in Florida on July 1. Now immigrants who may not be documented are worried for their futures.
President Biden is making the rounds with donors in Chevy Chase, Md., Manhattan and Chicago this week. At these intimate off-camera events, his comments sometimes go beyond what he says in public.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is traveling across the Southeast to promote the Biden administration's plans for green energy, including building a network of charging stations for electric cars.
Scientists have long held that early human men did the hunting and women the gathering. A new review of data on foraging societies in modern times suggests that most women hunted.
Kevin Spacey appears in a London court, as the jury is sworn in for the beginning of the the actor's trial over sexual offences — charges the actor denies.
Nassim Haddad has seen his share of disaster and loss. At 79, he says of his philosophy: "I start again from the beginning. I start from zero. I [am not] afraid from anything."
On a wooded river island, a Ukrainian family guards the legacy of the Zaporizhzhian Cossacks, whose history and traditions are making a comeback during the war.
Confederate General Braxton Bragg's name was recently stripped from the nation's largest Army base. The name change has since become a presidential campaign talking point.
Millions of Americas affected by wildfire smoke are focusing on the colors red, purple and maroon on the Air Quality Index charts. Red used to be the scariest color. Why did that change?
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with J. Peter Pham of the Atlantic Council about the presence of the Wagner group in sub-Saharan Africa and the future of the mercenaries there after the Moscow uprising.
Twelve years after repeal of the ban on gay and lesbian troops serving openly, no one in the military or Veterans Administration knows how many vets are still without the benefits they're owed.
In Los Angeles County this month, three protests against LGBTQ inclusivity have devolved into physical fights. The recent pattern of violence has parents and extremism experts concerned.
The Supreme Court ruled that state constitutions can protect voting rights in federal elections and states can enforce those provisions. This opinion should safeguard the 2024 election's integrity.
A report by the U.S. Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General says negligence, misconduct and job performance failures contributed to the suicide of Jeffrey Epstein while in jail in 2019.
The International African American Museum opens Tuesday in Charleston, S.C. It's built on the site of Gadsden's Wharf, where enslaved Africans entered the country.
In many Muslim-majority countries around the world, this is a festive week, a time to celebrate the "Eid al-Adha." Turkish Muslims are marking an annual holiday with charity — despite high prices.
More than 120 Republican state lawmakers have been mailed envelopes containing white powder and threatening notes in Kansas, Tennessee and Montana. The FBI is investigating.
Fraudsters stole billions from the Small Business Administration, via the pandemic-era "Paycheck Protection Program." On Tuesday, the SBA's inspector general releases its how much was stolen and how.
In the wake of the Dobbs ruling, there have been tens of thousands fewer abortions. People carrying these pregnancies are often marginalized. A Texas program helps some of the most vulnerable parents.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer Adrienne Brodeur about her fiction debut "Little Monsters."
The extreme heat wave in Texas is only one of several worldwide in recent weeks. Scientists say the link to climate change is clear.
Millions are experiencing dangerous temperatures from heatwave hitting parts of the United States. Here are a few tips on how to stay safe in extreme heat.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with University of Miami law professor Mary Anne Franks about the Supreme Court's decision in Counterman v. Colorado.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya about the impact living with ALS has had on their lives.
South Carolina is the latest state to debate a six-week abortion ban. The state's Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday.
The Food and Drug Administration may soon grant full approval to an Alzheimer's drug. When it does, Medicare will start more widely covering the costly drug — but hurdles to access remain.
When trying to lose weight, patients are often counseled to count calories, but this can be cumbersome and hard to stick with. New research finds that intermittent fasting can be just as effective.
Florida finds itself in the headlines of political stories often — recently at the center of the indictment of former President Trump. But how did the Sunshine State end up so politically important?
A Pittsburgh jury is considering whether the man who killed eleven worshippers at a local synagogue should be put to death.
The massive fires in Canada's boreal forests are expected to worsen as the planet warms, but researchers say they're not unprecedented in scale and size.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., chair of the Senate intel committee, about the latest on the Wagner Group's apparent failed mutiny against Russia.
NPR's Juana Summers tracks the advocacy efforts of husband and wife Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya as they try and change the landscape for ALS patients.
The private military contractor Wagner Group launched a brief uprising this weekend, raising big questions about the Russian military and the conduct of the "special military operation" in Ukraine.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Parini Shroff about her debut novel The Bandit Queens, a story about a woman in an Indian village with a dangerous reputation.
The Greek prime minister was sworn in for a second term in Sunday's election. It wasn't much of a surprise. But the entry of several far right parties into the Greek parliament was unexpected.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with The Verge's investigative editor Josh Dzieza about his recent report revealing the massive number of humans powering and training artificial intelligence.
In this My Unsung Hero, Barbara Romero recalls how the words of a social worker changed her life.
The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage has begun — drawing around 2 million people to Mecca. Crowd control poses a challenge as pilgrims perform the physically and spiritually demanding journey.
"I really love it," Jolien Boumkwo said as her unusual turn in the 100-meter hurdles created a sensation.
Chinese companies and individuals own farmland across America. But lawmakers in Washington are pushing to block any purchases that could be connected to the Chinese Communist Party.
Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is President Biden's point man to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act meant deliver broadband access to millions of Americans.
The podcast Parched, looks at the drought that has plagued the southwestern U.S. for more than 20 years, how we got here and what we can do about it.
The evangelical movement was Jon Ward's church, his family, his community, his music, and his identity. And then he broke away.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with musician Jason Isbell about his new album out called Weathervanes.
Ever leave the doctor's office confused or with unanswered questions? Talking to doctors and other medical professionals can be hard. NPR's Life Kit has some helpful tips.
For 50 years there existed a constitutional right to an abortion. It's been a year since that changed, profoundly reshaping reproductive health in the United States.
Wagner mercenaries have halted their march on Moscow and agreed to return to their bases in Ukraine, to avoid what the Wagner chief described as "inevitable bloodshed."
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, to get his reading on Saturday's events in Moscow.
On the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, many of the anti-abortion movement's most ardent supporters mark the occasion in Pittsburgh, Pa., with the National Right to Life.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kelly Clarkson about the singer-songwriter's new album, Chemistry, and its reflections on the highs and lows of love.
The Dobbs abortion ruling was centered on the Jackson Women's Health Organization in Mississippi. That clinic was forced to close. But owner Diane Derzis is now opening new clinics in other states.
A county in Oregon in suing numerous oil companies over the heat dome that swept the Pacific Northwest in 2021, leading to hundreds of deaths across British Columbia, Washington and Oregon.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rafael Barlowe, the director of scouting for the NBA Big Board newsletter and host of their podcast, about the NBA draft and how it has changed over the years.
A village in the West Bank has been a place of rest and reunion for Palestinian Americans but it came under attack this week by Jewish settlers calling to avenge the deaths of four Israelis.
The Supreme Court handed the Biden administration a major victory in a long-running immigration law dispute about guidelines for whom immigration authorities can target for arrest and deportation.
Nearly half of Guatemala's population identifies as indigenous, but the country hasn't had a native president. The most high profile indigenous candidate is barred from running for the role.
Twelve days after a deadly gas truck fire destroyed a section of I-95, crews opened six lanes of traffic in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon — a temporary fix to get vehicles moving.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with writer, director, activist and hip-hop artist Boots Riley about his career and his new Prime Video series, I'm A Virgo.
When their government fell two years ago, tens of thousands of Afghans went to the U.S. under a temporary program that soon expires. Now, they face an uncertain future.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with marine biologist Amy Wagner about the ethical and scientific implications of the Titan submersible incident.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with reporter Gabriela Galindo about the tech company Apple seeking to trademark the image of apples, the fruit, in Swiss court.
Chemical manufacturing giant 3M will pay up ten billion dollars to help cities and towns test for and clean up toxic PFAS chemicals in public water supplies.
A year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, new state abortion bans have changed how doctors work on a day-to-day basis.
The Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning lyricist was one of the last masters of Broadway's Golden Age. His career extended over 60 years.
Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, talks about his recent meeting with President Biden to discuss regulating artificial intelligence.
Stuffed portobello mushrooms are the featured entree at tonight's gala state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, thanks to a guest chef who specializes in plant-based cuisine.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass talks about the 42 migrants that were recently sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to L.A. as part of his push against federal immigration policies.
The National Transportation Safety Board is in the midst of hearings on the train derailment that spewed toxins into the air in East Palestine, Ohio. The Allegheny Front's Julie Grant reports.
Last week a boat full of migrants seeking a better life in Europe sank in Greek waters. With hundreds missing and dozens confirmed dead, Greek and European authorities are facing criticism.
Lacrosse originated with Native Americans, who are still some of the finest players. The famed Iroquois Nationals have a new name this season. They consider "Iroquois" a slur.
The Dobbs decision that removed constitutional rights to abortion shook the political landscape, shaping not only the midterm election that followed but also the field ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Navajo Nation in a long-running dispute over what obligations the federal government has to supply water to Native Americans.
At the 2023 NBA draft, all eyes are on French 19-year-old and basketball star Victor Wembanyama. Zach Kram, a staff writer for The Ringer, explains what makes this athlete so special and so coveted.
When Nilanjan was laid off from his job in tech, his H-1B visa meant he had to find new work in 60 days, or risk having to leave the United States.
Brazil's former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro is accused of abusing power and spreading false information. If he's found guilty, he could be barred from running for office for eight years.
NPR's special correspondent Susan Stamberg visits with curator John Troutman at the Smithsonian exhibit "Entertainment Nation."
It's one of the most critically acclaimed, beloved gaming franchises since its release in 1987, with sequels, spinoffs, movies and books. The latest, Final Fantasy 16, is out today on PlayStation 5.
A new study of astronaut blood finds that space travel alters gene expression in a way that impacts the immune system.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns about next steps in the U.S.-China relationship following Secretary of State Antony Blinken's talk with President Xi Jinping.
Hundreds of scientists in India have expressed concern over the removal of topics like theory of evolution and periodic table from tenth-grade textbooks.
Democrats in Congress have tried to figure out ways to legislate a federal right to reproductive freedoms, but have yet to succeed. Sen. Patty Murray of Washington is still leading the charge.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Bryce Covert about her report on one of the first babies born in a post-Dobbs America and the circumstances his mother is faced with.
The hunt continues for the submersible that went missing on Sunday while journeying to view the sunken Titanic. "Banging" noises detected by rescue crews have caused them to expand their search.
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell testified before a House committee Wednesday. Meanwhile, a Senate panel reviewed several nominations to the Fed's board of governors, including the first Latina.
Justice Samuel Alito did not disclose a luxury trip he took with billionaire Paul Singer nor did he recuse himself from cases the businessman later had in front of the Supreme Court, a report alleges.
A federal judge has permanently struck down the country's first law banning gender-affirming care for minors, signaling a victory for LGBTQ advocates.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has raised concerns about China's military and intelligence activities in Cuba, where it allegedly has spy bases and a possible military training bass.
Federal regulators have sued Amazon, alleging that the company for years "tricked" people into buying Prime memberships that were purposefully hard to cancel.
Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury never forgets he's a Black man navigating the world, which makes him feel like James Bond meets Shaft.
Monarch butterflies with more white spots on their mostly orange-and-black wings are more successful at long-distance migration. Some scientists think the spots may affect airflow around their wings.
Two U.S. food companies have received the go-ahead to sell chicken grown from cultivated animal cells in a production facility. It's the first time meat grown this way will be sold in the U.S.
It's the 80th anniversary of a little-known battle — by Black U.S. soldiers against segregation in the military. They were convicted of mutiny. Villagers in England want them exonerated.
17-year-old Georgianna McKenny is the high school grand prize winner in NPR's fifth annual Student Podcast Challenge.
The missing submersible is equipped with several mechanisms that can bring it back to the surface during an emergency, according to a former passenger.
Dedicated crafters often leave projects unfinished when they die. Now, there's a group that pairs those half-knitted hats and partly-stitched quilts with new crafters who can finish them for families.
Hundreds of Syrian refugees have been forcibly deported out of Lebanon back to their home country — even though they face dangers there.
An influential health panel now recommends all adults under age 65 be screened for anxiety disorders by their primary care physicians.
NPR's Student Podcast Challenge received more than 3,300 entries in its fifth year. We bring you some of the finalists in our high school category from students around the country.
Crab and lobster fishing seasons are increasingly closing over concerns about whales. They can get entangled in the long ropes on fishing gear. Now, a new solution could help — pop up fishing gear.
Election workers across 22 different states told NPR they've received threats or felt unsafe doing their jobs, and many are worried for what the 2024 presidential election will bring.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is getting a new director. President Biden named Dr. Mandy Cohen to the role. She's the former health secretary for North Carolina.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with co-chairs of the Council on Foreign Relations' Independent Taiwan Task Force, Adm. Mike Mullen and Sue Gordon, about the new report on the state of U.S.-Taiwan relations.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author Gail Tsukiyama about her new novel The Brightest Star, a fictional account of the life of actress Anna May Wong.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jenny Xie about her first novel, Holding Pattern. It takes a familiar story — a young adult who decides to move home — and flips it on its head.
The search continues for the submersible carrying five people to see the Titanic wreckage. It went missing on Sunday. Authorities say the sub's oxygen supply will likely run out by Thursday morning.
The president's son agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax offenses. He's also charged with a felony firearm offense, for which he agreed to enter a pretrial diversion agreement.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to mountaineer Kirstie Ennis about her decision to descend Mount Everest, just 200 meters from the summit.
When Beyoncé kicked off her world tour in Sweden last month, fans from all over the world flocked to Stockholm for the two sold out shows.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with critic Keith Phipps about the poor performance of Pixar's new movie Elemental and what it says about the movie industry.
In recent years, the number of children enrolled in a federal benefit program, Supplemental Security Income, has dropped. It provides assistance to people who are very poor and have a disability.
Every year, Wisconsin teens compete for an unusual summer job. The Lake Geneva mailboat jumpers hop from ship to shore as they deliver letters to lakefront homes.
In 1985, a specialist in infectious diseases had developed a reputation for treating patients living with AIDS. And he grew close with many of his patients, including a man named Frank.
When hackers attack a hospital, it can be deadly. But doctors and patients at nearby hospitals suffer too, according to a new study from the University of California San Diego.
Pop Culture Happy Hour host Stephen Thompson and NPR Music contributor Marissa Lorusso suggest three songs to make your summer road trip playlist perfect.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Carol Leonnig of The Washington Post about her reporting on the DOJ's delay in investigating Donald Trump's involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Arizona is limiting development in the Phoenix metro area due to a lack of groundwater. But the development party isn't over.
Israeli troops and Palestinian militants in the West Bank have fought one of their most intense battles of the past year, leaving at least five Palestinians killed and scores injured.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer Sophie Downey about the upcoming Nike cleats designed for women. Despite soccer's popularity, it's rare to find cleats that are designed for female athletes.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum about an original copy of Emancipation Proclamation it is displaying for Juneteenth.
The final three participants share thoughts as they headed into final round of Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition, where more than 20 teenagers performed classical sonatas and concertos.
A "miracle" has pilgrims flocking to a tiny monastery in rural Missouri. The body of a nun who was buried without embalming in a wooden casket four years ago is remarkably well preserved.
A new podcast from The Texas Newsroom explores the discovery of a cemetery in Sugar Land, Texas.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken held the first of two days of talks with officials in Beijing. Blinken is the first member of President Biden's cabinet to visit China.
President Biden hung on to a signature piece of his predecessor's economic policy: tariffs on imports of Chinese goods. We explore why they've been kept in place, and what it means to U.S. companies.
John Blake's story is about growing up as a Black kid in West Baltimore in the 1980s, learning painful secrets about his white mother and, as he recalls, a ghost.
What it means to be a good dad isn't identical for everyone, and every family. Three fathers share some their own parenting experiences ahead of Father's Day in the United States.
Everyone has a gender — and we express it all the time. But if you're an adult starting to think about your gender in a more expansive way, NPR's Life Kit has tips on how to do that.
Former President Donald Trump's criminal arraignment might have presented an opportunity for other Republican presidential hopefuls. But so far, they've been very careful in their criticism.
Why is it so difficult for parents to limit screen time? Why are kids cranky after a birthday party? Or unable to stop playing video games? The answer may be in brain chemistry: too much dopamine.
The man accused of killing eleven people at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 has been convicted on all 63 counts. He could be sentenced to death.
Mundi, the elephant rescued from a zoo in Puerto Rico a month ago, is adjusting to life in a South Georgia refuge. She's already made two elephant friends.
In a scathing report, the Justice Department detailed systemic abuse within the Minneapolis Police Department, noting particular bias against Black and Native American residents.
Nearly 39 years after a gas from a pesticide factory poisoned tens of thousands of people in Bhopal, India, a new study finds that it also had health and economic impacts on men born a year later.
A year ago, the Yellowstone River had its biggest flood in 500 years. Now, fishing guides have to learn a whole new river. Fishing sends more than $1 billion to Montana's economy.
Daniel Willingham was on the road when his wife called that their hospitalized child. A young man gave up his evening so that he could get his passport to be with his sick daughter a little sooner.
After 100 days living underwater, researcher Joe Dituri is back on land. His experiment: to study the effects of increased pressure on the human body — his own human body.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve of Chicago, about the pause in interest rates and his economic outlook.
Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive is underway. Many wonder how successful it will be in pushing back Russian forces, but U.S. defense officials are calling the war a marathon, not a sprint.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with musician Jason Isbell about his new album Weathervanes, much of which he wrote during the downtime he had on set in Oklahoma filming Killers of the Flower Moon.
On June 18, 1983, she made history aboard the space shuttle. America's first woman in space had joined NASA after responding to a newspaper ad. "I knew that's what I wanted to do," she said.
James Whetlor, author of The DIY BBQ Cookbook, explains how to reject BBQ maximalism and build your own tandoori oven out of flowerpots, and grill on the holes of cinderblocks.
Ellsberg's release of what were called the "Pentagon Papers" hastened the end of the Vietnam war, prompted a landmark Supreme Court ruling and contributed to the downfall of President Richard Nixon.
Benzene is among the pollutants gas stoves emit into homes, Stanford University researchers show. The toxin is linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
What does a modern childhood and father-daughter relationship look like? One man documented the journey.
Public health and law enforcement agencies around the U.S. are scrambling to blunt the impact of xylazine, a deadly new threat to Americans who use street drugs.
As the war in Ukraine intensifies, NATO is stepping up training to increase readiness among its members, including maneuvers this month on NATO's eastern flank in Romania.
A Junior Stargazer convention is hit by world-changing events in Wes Anderson's Asteroid City, a comedy with an all-star cast including Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton and Bryan Cranston.
Tons of green energy projects, both wind and solar, want to connect to the grid. But they're running into a surprising obstacle.
Robert Gottlieb was the editor of powerful authors like Robert Caro, Toni Morrison, Joseph Heller and Nora Ephron. Gottlieb has died at age 92.
An advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration meets to discuss the COVID strains that vaccines in the U.S. will target this fall.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with hosts of NPR's science podcast, Short Wave about Saturn's moon Enceladus, a tiny 'quasi-moon' near Earth's orbit, and how spaceflight affects astronauts' brains.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Monique Moultrie, Georgia State University associate professor of religious and gender studies, about the Southern Baptist Convention ousting churches with women pastors.
The wondrous findings of a global project to record the sound of ocean habitats threatened by climate change and pollution.
Two years after an American exit and Taliban takeover, Afghans are making the arduous journey across central and south America to reach the U.S. — only to find uncertainty in the immigration system.
Living near parks can boost health. But low-income communities of color often have less access than their wealthier, white counterparts. One project aims to change that by revamping schoolyards.
The latest figures in China show that the unemployment rate for young people ages 16 to 24 hit a record high at 20.8%. That is more then one in five without a job. What's behind it?
The Supreme Court ruled to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act. The case involved a challenge to the law, which gives priority to Native tribes when Native children are adopted.
As the conflict in Sudan enters its third month, the UN condemns the brutal murder of the governor of West Darfur and calls for a halt to the "spiraling violence" that seems no closer to ending.
The accident in Surfside, Fla. killed 98 people two years ago. Now a federal team says the condo's concrete columns and pool deck were constructed improperly and didn't meet building codes.
Jeopardy! champion and host Ken Jennings rose to fame for knowing nearly everything about anything. Now he's written a book on destinations of the afterlife called 100 Places to See After You Die.
Former President Trump is facing multiple criminal charges, ratcheting up pressure on his 2024 rivals to weigh in on whether he deserves a pardon if convicted.
Southern Baptist leaders meeting in New Orleans voted to amend their constitution to disallow women from serving as a pastor of any kind. They also extended the work of their sex abuse task force.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to China this weekend for some high stakes diplomacy. But Washington says it doesn't expect major breakthroughs from this trip.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks hockey with Ben Gotz from the Las Vegas Review Journal after the Vegas Golden Knights win their first NHL Championship.
New York City has been sending asylum seekers to neighboring towns upstate. In many, hostilities against migrants is rising, and local non-profits find themselves ill-equipped to deal with the influx.
One of the Philippines' most active volcanos is erupting — again. Over the weekend, Mount Mayon began oozing lava after weeks of increased seismic activity.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former NSA general counsel Glenn Gerstell on the security risks of mishandled classified documents and if overclassifying documents puts sensitive intel at greater risk.
With deep-pocketed candidates and super PACs with big donors, Republicans are expected to spend $1 billion in this primary alone. It's likely going to be the most ever for a GOP primary.
To prevent future droughts and restore groundwater in west Texas, the federal government is incentivizing landowners to replace trees with native grasses. Not everyone is on board with the idea.
Each spring, alewife herrings return to spawn in New England rivers. In recent years, the removal of dams has led to a resurgence of the little fish that are a key part of the food chain.
Companies have been accused of claiming to support Pride without changing behind the scenes. As more states pass anti-trans and anti-gay laws, some companies are ending even the appearance of support.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michael Wara, who directs a climate and energy policy program at Stanford, about the financial calculus insurers are doing as the threat of climate-fueled disasters grows.
Human rights groups have called the trial of journalist José Rubén Zamora a politically motivated sham after his newspaper uncovered corruption in the Central American country.
After 10 straight rate hikes, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, but hinted that additional rate hikes are possible if inflation remains stubbornly high.
As the 2023 NBA Finals comes to a close and a champion crowned, we take a look at the financial surprise that awaits both post-season winners and losers — The Jock Tax.
As some states look to roll back child labor laws, House lawmakers seek to better protect children working in agriculture through a bill that would raise the minimum age to 14.
It's hard to find good public restrooms at festivals and other large events. It's even harder if you're someone with a physical disability. A woman in San Antonio has come up with a solution.
After former President Donald Trump appeared in court Tuesday, his inner circle and his political team have to determine the best path forward for the GOP presidential candidate.
More than 300 journalists and onlookers crowded into a nearby overflow room as Donald Trump — the first former president indicted in American history — made his court appearance in Miami.
The federal government has now spent more than $8.5 billion on water rights settlements with Native American tribes. Tribes have to give up a lot in return, and hundreds more have yet to settle.
The hazardous smoke that blanketed the Midwest and East Coast last week has largely cleared. But the massive wildfires in eastern Canada that generated the smoke are still very much alive.
Firefighters are on the front lines of the effort to regulate PFAS because they have been particularly exposed to these chemicals through their jobs and equipment.
Falling prices for gas and eggs took some of the sting out of inflation. Consumer prices in May were 4% higher than a year ago. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve decides what to do with interest rates.
Con artists are using new technology to impersonate law enforcement and scam victims. Hundreds of people are falling for it.
The recent, abrupt shortage of critical cancer drugs highlights a broken business model in generic drugs that leaves patients in the U.S. and all over the world more vulnerable to similar shortages.
Supporters and opponents of former President Donald Trump showed up outside the Miami federal courthouse Tuesday. Trump was inside making an appearance to answer to a litany of federal charges.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Tania James about her new novel, Loot. The plot travels from India to Europe, touching on war, immigration, love and art.
The lawyers representing Donald Trump at his arraignment Tuesday are just the latest members of the Trump legal team. Part of the reason he has so many lawyers? His unusual number of legal issues.
In front of a home crowd, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat four-games-to-one to be crowned NBA champs. The 6'11'' center was also named NBA Finals MVP.
Tens of thousands of drivers had to make a new plan after a fire in Philadelphia destroyed a section of Interstate 95.
There's a manmade island near Charleston that's now serving as a sanctuary for thousands of shore birds. It's one beneficial way to use soil from dredging rivers.
In Miami, authorities are putting security plans in place for Tuesday when Donald Trump is set to surrender and answer federal charges that he retained classified and top secret documents.
June 12 is Valentine's Day in Brazil: an invention of some brilliant marketing and the fact that everyone is too busy in February because of Carnaval.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Mark Henderson about how UC Davis' medical school worked around the state's ban on affirmative action to increase diversity in its student body.
A rare look from Yemen shows that while the war might be winding down — the vast humanitarian needs persist.
Manchester, England, is hosting a victory parade Monday night for Manchester City. The soccer stars won a so-called "treble" this year — the Champion's League, Premier League and FA Cup.
Thirteen-year-old Phoebe White taught herself to yodel when she was 8. Known as Phoebe the Yodeling Cowgirl, she's won 24 talent competitions and her album is number seven on the Western music chart.
Ahead of former president Donald Trump's courthouse appearance on federal charges Tuesday, some on the far right have been calling for violence.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with actress Jodie Comer about the Broadway premiere of her play Prima Facie.
JPMorgan Chase has settled a lawsuit with victims of Jeffrey Epstein, who was a client of the firm for more than a decade. JPMorgan allegedly helped facilitate Epstein's sex-trafficking operation.
Inside Trump World, the former president's allies and longtime staffers are planning how to minimize the damage of federal charges but maximize the potential through fundraising.
Most of the countries that have recently fought inflation went from high to moderate inflation with minimal economic pain. Not one was able to get from moderate to low inflation without pain.
Georgia is changing the way students are taught to read. This year a new law requires schools to adopt what's known as Science of Reading and Structured Literacy.
The media mogul turned prime minister left a mark on popular culture, while his coarseness and constant legal woes trashed political norms and tainted Italy's image in the world.
An excerpt from Ten Thousand Things, a podcast about modern-day artifacts of Asian American life.
The PGA Tour has announced it's joining forces with Saudi-backed rival, LIV Golf. Since the announcement, the tour has come under fire for its decision.
Trevor Powers went to the doctor in October 2021 for a minor stomach ache. He was prescribed an over-the-counter medication and expected it to clear up in a couple days. But that's not what happened.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with David Robinson II, whose son Daniel Robinson has been missing for nearly two years, and Natalie Wilson, co-founder of the Black and Missing Foundation.
NPR's Susan Davis speaks to election analyst David Wasserman about the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Voting Rights Act in Alabama's redistricting case.
The Biden administration had been threatening to reevaluate relations with Saudi Arabia. But in a visit this week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed the countries' close ties.
Georgia Republicans gathering for their annual convention reacted to the news of former President Donald Trump's indictment.
Deciding to be child-free can be met with lots of unwanted questions that are nosey and intrusive. Life Kit reports on how to respond to some of the comments and judgments of other people.
House Republicans are vowing to escalate their probes into the Biden administration after the indictment of former President Donald Trump, claiming the special counsel acted unjustly.
Hundreds of thousands of Poles took to the streets to vent their anger and concern over what they say is an erosion of democratic norms. Many are concerned their country is headed toward autocracy.
Mary Nettleton is the best listener in tiny Lake City, Colorado. After her 25th year as a reading tutor she says being blind isn't a handicap, it actually helps kids open up to her.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Georgetown University professor and former prosecutor Paul Butler about the historic federal charges against former President Donald Trump over classified documents.
Europe's largest nuclear plant has lost access to its primary source of cooling water. Fortunately, its reactors should be safe for at least a few months with the water available on the site.
The Justice Department has unsealed an indictment against former President Donald Trump and one of his aides, charging Trump with unlawfully retaining government secrets and obstruction.
Miami's Argentinian community is one of the largest in the U.S. — and they're celebrating this week because soccer superstar Lionel Messi is moving to their city to play for MLS club Inter Miami.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Leslie R. Caldwell, a former federal prosecutor, about what happens next now that federal authorities have unsealed the indictment against former President Donald Trump.
This week, a judge temporarily blocked Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for kids. It's seen as a win for trans rights but a chilling effect has left some providers and families confused on care.
As Twitter has become less reliable, the social media site Bluesky is getting a lot of attention as an alternative. Bluesky is still small, but it was started by Jack Dorsey, who also founded Twitter.
Regulators have filed major lawsuits against two of the biggest players in the world of crypto currencies, signaling the start of a new battle in their war against crypto.
California's homelessness crisis has hit the desert resort city of Palm Springs. The area has seen a huge increase in homelessness since 2020. City leaders are struggling to come up with solutions.
Oakland A's fans are angry as their team works to move to Las Vegas. These days, the team is playing to a mostly empty stadium as it's on pace for the lowest winning percentage in baseball history.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with astronaut Peggy Whitson about her most recent trip to space, commanding a private company mission.
Former President Trump is facing his second indictment. And yet his Republican rivals largely aren't criticizing him for it.
Homeless shelters handed out masks and schools cancelled activities as Baltimore residents endured another day of smoky air from wildfires in Canada.
NPR's Ailsa Chang searches coastal California for wild bumblebees with conservation biologist Leif Richardson, one of the leaders of the California Bumble Bee Atlas.
The Broadway adaptation of the 1959 classic movie Some Like It Hot is the most Tony nominated show this year.
Former President Donald Trump says he has been indicted in the federal probe into mishandling government documents and obstruction. He is the first former president to be charged with a federal crime.
Pat Robertson, a controversial televangelist and former Republican presidential hopeful, has died. Robertson founded Regent University and the Christian Broadcasting Network.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Shalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget, about her role as a lead negotiator on the debt ceiling deal and future threats of default.
Pickleball is one of America's fastest growing sports, but it has a noise problem. Bob Unetich is working to fix it.
AI can now be trained to realistically imitate the voices of celebrities. The Planet Money podcast explore this new world of synthetic voices.
President Biden meets U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine and developments in Northern Ireland.
The National Eating Disorders Association has indefinitely taken down a chatbot after the bot produced diet and weight loss advice. The nonprofit had already closed its human-staffed helpline.
Tourists are flocking to a little-known industrial town in China that's become known for its barbecue — and its hospitality when students were sent there during a forced COVID-19 quarantine.
On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court stepped back from the brink of totally gutting the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act, reaffirmed the precedent interpreting how legislative districts must be drawn.
Federal pandemic aid that shored up the nation's child care industry runs out this fall. The funding cliff is forcing California and other states to make tough decisions about its child care system.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Sports Illustrated executive editor and senior writer about the Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic tennis match up at the French Open.
Free copies of Amanda Goreman's poem "The Hill We Climb" were handed out by a Miami bookstore this week. It's a way advocates are pushing back against efforts to ban books in Florida's public schools.
NPR's Mary Louse Kelly continues her talk with Kim Hyun-woo, who — until 2014 — held a senior post in North Korea's Ministry of State Security. This is his first interview.
The title character in Blue Jean, the debut feature by writer-director Georgia Oakley, is a lesbian gym teacher on a journey of self acceptance in Margaret Thatcher's England.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Mother Jones editor-in-chief Clara Jeffery about advice she's learned living under smoky skies after 22 years in San Francisco.
NPR's Mary Louse Kelly talks with Kim Hyun-woo, who — until 2014 — held a senior post in North Korea's Ministry of State Security in his first interview.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Puck media reporter Dylan Byers on the ousting of CNN CEO Chris Licht after barely one year.
Mundi the African elephant was the pride of Puerto Rico's only zoo. But her fate became entangled in the island's recent struggles with natural disasters and a debilitating debt crisis.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sat down with All Things Considered's Juana Summers to talk about the recent debt ceiling negotiations and what this says about the direction Congress is headed.
A Wolverine spotted recently seen in Sierra Nevada's is only the second confirmed sighting of the creature in state in the last 100 years. They disappeared from California likely due to hunting.
Thousands of people on Guam still don't have power and electricity after being hit by Typhoon Mawar on May 24. The local government says it aims to change that soon.
As we head into summer, a lifeguard shortage is affecting public pools throughout the country.
Ben Folds reflects on his songwriting process, injecting empathy into lyrics, and why he believes that "we don't need any new albums."
Apple announces that in an upcoming update, the f-word will no longer autocorrect to "duck".
Lawsuits about tainted water at Camp Lejeune are reaching the district court charged with hearing them. Its four judges are set on managing the case as they face possibly tens of thousands of suits.
A mastodon tooth washed up on a California beach and then went missing. A local museum tried to track it down.
The Canadian wildfire season has started early and already broken records, with toxic smoke drifting south to the U.S. and many air quality alerts in place.
The International Olympic Committee has condemned the Indian police's treatment of the countries' top wrestlers, who accuse a ruling party lawmaker of sexual harassment.
A good chunk of the United States is dealing with smoke following a series of wildfires in Canada. Winds have carried the smoke across the Northeast and parts of the Midwest.
Journalist in Ukraine Olena Nikolova describes what it's like in Kherson following flooding from a massive breach in the Kakhovka dam, which occurred upstream from the city.
In a strongly worded ruling, a federal judge said that minors who filed suit against Florida's gender-affirming care bans would "suffer irreparable harm." An appeal to the injunction is expected.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talk with The Guardian's Jim Waterson about Prince Harry's testimony against Mirror Newspaper Group. Harry is one of many suing it for using illegal methods to get information.
The activist group Moms for Liberty has grown rapidly during the pandemic years, claiming to fight for parents' rights in public education. The Southern Poverty Law Center is labeling it as extremist.
Scientists are relying more and more on non-scientists to help them gather data. That was the case recently on North Carolina's coast, where volunteers spent a day counting terrapin turtles.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with director and actor Nardeep Khurmi about his new movie Land of Gold about intersecting immigrant experiences.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with novelist Aisha Abdel Gawad about her new novel Between Two Moons. It's a coming of age story about teenage twins in Brooklyn and takes place during one month of Ramadan.
Amid the ongoing writers' strike in Hollywood, the guilds representing directors and actors have also been negotiating the future of their contracts and the future of the streaming business.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Brendan Porath about the surprise merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
A 35-year-old Black woman was killed in Florida when she was allegedly shot by her white neighbor through the neighbor's door. Community members are calling for the shooter's arrest.
Edith Kanaka'ole is the first native Hawaiian woman to be featured on a United States quarter. Her legacy is one of fighting for the Hawaiian language and other cultural traditions.
Filipino chefs and restaurants were in the spotlight Monday night with at least five nominations at the James Beard Awards.
A major dam in Ukraine has collapsed. The failure is a grave blow to the region's water supply and is putting further stress on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
As Rep. Nancy Pelosi tosses the first pitch at the Washington Nationals "Out Night" for Pride Month, we look at those who've put their best foot forward and who've come up short at the pitching mound.
The former New Jersey governor is throwing his hat in the ring for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. While he's not expected to pose a major threat to Trump, he is hoping to shake things up.
As part of NPR's series highlighting female songwriters through history, we look at Cynthia Weil, who wrote hits like "You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling" and "On Broadway" with her husband Barry Mann.
Spider-Man has kicked off summer blockbuster season with bigger — and broader — attendance than expected. The film opened strongly in 59 countries, with unusually diverse audiences in North America.
Senegal has been wracked by unrest, violence and sporadic social media blackouts in a country that is usually seen as a beacon of democracy and calm in an unstable region of West Africa.
Fire departments have tried to diversify their ranks for years with only modest success. The profession remains overwhelmingly white and male. One California training program is trying to change that.
The annual survey of the most popular high school musicals and plays is out. In addition to top ten lists, the report finds attendance is up 13% but theatre teachers are worried about censorship.
MAX's Idol debuted this week. The show was the subject of an expose about bad behavior by some of its creators. The first episode is stylish but oddly inert.
A plane used by Argentina's military dictatorship in what have been dubbed "death flights" has been located. It will go in a museum dedicated to victims of torture during Argentina's Dirty War.
Protesters have filled Atlanta city hall where a vote on funding a controversial police training center is underway. Earlier this year, a protester was killed and others have been arrested.
A young rescue worker who helped evacuate thousands from his hometown — a city now synonymous with the war's longest and bloodiest battle — grieves its loss but refuses to leave the frontline.
Harris County in Texas is home to Houston, and has tended to vote blue in the last decade. Republican state lawmakers recently passed bills that target how elections are run there.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken goes to Saudi Arabia to work on ending the war in Yemen and encouraging peace deal with Israel. But some say the U.S. has forgotten about human rights in the kingdom.
Rose Zhang became the first golfer in 72 years to win on the LPGA Tour in her pro debut. Zhang captured the Mizuho Americas Open with a par on the second playoff hole.
Andy Davis was never able to meet his unsung hero — a woman named Sarah Ivy, whose heart gave him another shot at life after his failed.
The U.S. Army is teaching soldiers to identify and report mold in barracks, housing and offices as part of a long-running battle against mold contamination.
As we head into summer, dermatologists offer some sunscreen advice. How much you apply and how often you reapply is just as important as the SPF.
Some Muslim women are using feminine pronouns to refer to God. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Hafsa Lodi, who wrote about this movement in The Revealer, about what's driving this.
The stories of refugees crossing the border from Sudan to Chad, tell of horror, destruction and nonstop fighting, in a dreadful deja vu of Darfur's genocidal past.
The debt ceiling deal passed by Congress fast tracks the long-stalled and controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline that stretches across West Virginia and into Virginia.
Guitarist, composer, arranger and producer Yasser Tejeda, from the Dominican Republic, has a new album out.
NPR's Eric Deggans speaks with media tycoon Byron Allen about the future of Black ownership in American media.
Katherine May's new book examines the idea of awakening wonder in an "anxious age." And when I tell you that I dogeared almost every page in this book, I'm telling God's honest truth.
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NPR's Eric Deggans talks to journalist Joe Wallen about the Friday train crash that left hundreds of people dead on Friday in India.
Life Kit offers tips on how to better understand the effect caffeine has on our bodies, and make sure your relationship with your favorite caffeinated drink is a healthy one.
We think of lullabies as a sweet way of easing children into sleep. But the power of a lullaby can go further — to comfort, and to heal, even under the most difficult circumstances.
A new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York focuses on the Big Apple's impact on pop culture.
More than 70 years ago a young girl was the subject of a celebrated rescue by China's People's Liberation Army. Today, she is praying for peace as tensions rise in the region.
NPR's Eric Deggans talks to journalist Maureen Ryan about her exposé on the toxic culture behind the hit show Lost -- and what it says about the long-lasting toxic culture in Hollywood.
In the spring of 1963, children and youth skipped school to march through downtown Birmingham to protest segregation. Participants recall the event and discuss where things stand in terms of racial harmony.
President Biden delivers the first Oval Office address of his presidency. It comes a day after Congress passed a bipartisan deal to lift the debt ceiling, narrowly avoiding the deadline.
U.S. employers added a whopping 339,000 jobs in May, far more than forecasters had expected. The unemployment rate, which is compiled from a separate survey, rose to a still-low 3.7%.
Billions of dollars have flowed from traditional banks to money market funds in search of higher returns. These funds are supposed to be safe. But lately, things have been looking a little shaky.
To practice law, many states require a character and fitness evaluation, which digs into encounters with law enforcement and mental health. In New York, there's a push to ban the inquiry.
Greta Lee stars in the new movie Past Lives. She talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about the film and the ways language and identity are intertwined.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Chris Burns, footwear analyst and founder of ARCH (Art & Research, Culture-Hype) about Nike's shoe sale slump, inventory excess and colorway reliance.
Visiting NATO's newest member, Finland, Secretary of State Antony Blinken gives a speech about what he sees as Russia's strategic failings in Ukraine and promises NATO support for Kyiv.
With expected announcements from former Vice President Mike Pence and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie next week, the GOP field is growing ahead of the 2024 election.
The first film in an animated "Spider-Verse" trilogy won an Oscar in 2018. The latest installment, Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse, will be a strong contender to repeat that accomplishment.
A climate scientist in Alaska has mapped out a yearlong road trip around the country where the weather averages 70 degrees the entire trip.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with former ambassador J. Peter Pham about how the U.S. has imposed its first sanctions related to the conflict in Sudan after ceasefire efforts collapsed.
President Biden is wrapping up the debt ceiling drama with a rare address from the Oval Office.
States are rethinking how long victims can seek damages for sex abuse. Maryland abolished its civil statute of limitations as hundreds of people prepare to sue the Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore.
A pair of new NPR/Ipsos polls shed new light on how teachers and parents are feeling after another tumultuous school year.
We inherit more genes from our maternal side. That's because it's the egg, not the sperm, that hands down all of the mitochondrial DNA. In addition, the W chromosome has more genes.
The Birmingham movement in 1963 was a turning point when children joined the struggle for equal rights. The brutal response from white segregationists galvanized support for the Civil Rights Act.
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The House approved the debt ceiling bill, and it will now head to the Senate. This is brushing up against the deadline for when the U.S. is projected to run out of money to pay its bills: June 5.
The high court ruled against truck drivers who walked off the job, leaving their trucks loaded with wet concrete, but it preserved the rights of workers to time their strikes for maximum effect.
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Roughly six months after Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker of the House, he negotiated a bipartisan bill to lift the debt ceiling and avoid default — which passed overwhelmingly with 300 votes.
After more than a century as Fort Bragg, the Army's largest base by population becomes Fort Liberty Friday. Bragg is among nine army bases that are dropping the names of Confederate leaders.
Short Wave hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber talk about a paralyzed man that walked again, a sticker vaccine and the science behind a crop of new RSV vaccines.
The NBA finals kick off Thursday night. It's the first time the Denver Nuggets have made it to the league championship in the franchise's 47-year NBA history. Denver is stoked.
A federal court in Texas hears arguments Thursday in a long-running case about the future of DACA. The program provides temporary legal protection to some immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Chilean musician Alex Anwandter about his new disco-influenced album El Diablo en el Cuerpo.
During sleep, the brain strengthens memories it expects to use in the future. Now, scientists say they've found a way to enhance this process. This research might someday help people with memory loss.
Several people remain missing after a partial building collapse in Davenport, Iowa. A paper trail shows the city has been aware for months about the building's deteriorating condition.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, a member of the Democratic Party, about provisions in the debt ceiling bill approaching a Senate vote.
Jordan's crown prince has married a Saudi architect. The union carries political undertones and comes at a critical time for Jordan.
Dancers at a Los Angeles bar recently became the first strippers in the nation to win union recognition. Dancers at Star Garden hope to inspire other strippers across the country to unionize.
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with the actor Jeff Hiller about how his character on HBO's Somebody Somewhere reflects some of his own personal spiritual journey.
Georgia peaches will be harder to find this summer. Bad weather pretty much wiped out this year's crop.
The brand turned homemakers into saleswomen and became synonymous with kitchen storage. But it has relied on Tupperware parties for sales--and struggled to keep its business fresh. Is its fate sealed?
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The House is on the verge of the first major vote to approve legislation to lift the debt limit. a catastrophic financial default could become a reality if Congress doesn't pass the bill by Monday.
The Birmingham movement in 1963 was a turning point when children joined the struggle for equal rights. The brutal response from white segregationists galvanized support for the Civil Rights Act.
In springtime, a wildlife refuge in northern Vermont is a paradise of migratory birds where you can paddle through flooded maple forests.
In 1966, a couple months before he was set to graduate, Otis Taylor was told he needed to cut his short afro or he'd be kicked out. Now, 57 years after he left, he has received a diploma.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jeonghee "JJ" Jin, CEO of Pearl Abyss America, about South Korean video games pushing for the international markets.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Kara Trainor, whose son was born dependent on opioids because of her addiction, about what the Purdue Pharma settlement could mean for her and her family.
NASA held a meeting of its panel devoted to studying unidentified anomalous phenomena. Government officials are hopeful it can bring a scientific approach to understanding these mysterious objects.
A nationwide lifeguard shortage has pools cutting back hours or closing. At one metro Denver recreation center, senior citizens are stepping up by training to keep swimmers safe.
Hundreds of people gathered outside a mosque in southwestern China. They were protesting the planned removal of the mosque's domes, part of a nationwide campaign to eliminate Islamic influences.
A deal to raise the country's debt limit also includes changes to a bedrock environmental law and approves a controversial natural gas pipeline.
James Comisar is a Hollywood memorabilia collector who is putting up hundreds of iconic television items up for auction.
Pride organizers in Tennessee are running into a different deadline this year. A judge is expected to make a decision in the case against the restrictive drag law just as Pride festivals are underway.
The debt-ceiling deal that Congress is considering adds work requirements for some people on food stamps. Researchers say the bigger issue is that the requirements don't actually help many find work.
Thousands have been forced to evacuate an area of Canada's Nova Scotia region as wildfires take hold. This comes only weeks after a string of serious wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia.
It's been five years since the U.S. pulled out of the nuclear deal. How close is Iran to a bomb? What can the U.S. do to stop them? And how are regional and global shifts changing the equation?
A Beluga whale, allegedly a Russian spy, has reappeared in Sweden after a four year absence.
Video games can get a bad rap when it comes to kids and mental health, but their impact on child development is often misunderstood. Gaming can be a powerful training tool for a variety of skills.
A landmark appeals court ruling would shelter members of the Sackler family from lawsuits linked to opioids and their company Purdue Pharma.
The House is returning to consider a bill that would avert a historic default. While Biden and McCarthy both see the measure as a needed compromise, some lawmakers aren't convinced it's a good deal.
Federal and state lawmakers have proposed a flurry of bills to restrict foreign ownership of agricultural land in the U.S. That after a Chinese "spy balloon" floated across the U.S. earlier this year.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with musician Peter One about starting from scratch in Nashville after a successful career in Côte d'Ivoire and his first album in decades Come Back to Me.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Progressive Caucus whip Greg Casar, D-Texas, about the proposed debt ceiling bill.
The holiday weekend's biggest hit was widely panned by critics. But what does The Little Mermaid's target audience of children have to say about the live-action Disney adaptation?
AI or artificial intelligence is a risk to humanity, at par with the pandemic and nuclear war, according to an open letter, signed by more than 350 executives, researchers and engineers.
Details of a deadly incident during the Iraq War were buried by the Marine Corps for years, including links to a powerful politician.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former FBI Director James Comey about his new thriller Central Park West.
California will need to remove about 100 million tons of heat-trapping gasses each year to meet its ambitious climate goals. A new startup stepped in and is attracting millions to support the effort.
If you pay attention, you can see or hear a wide variety of birds, especially in migration season.
The iconic Brady Bunch house has gone on sale in Studio City, Calif., for more than $5 million.
Here's a selective look ahead at the summer's potential blockbusters, awards contenders and crowd-pleasers.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with James LaPaglia of the Department of Veterans Affairs about the Veterans Legacy Memorial.
NPR's Ailsa Chang goes on a tour with LA Times columnist Patt Morrison of Los Angeles' top makeout spots, which offer a vantage point into the city's last century of development and urban sprawl.
With the re-election of the combative populist who's run the country for two decades, concerns are growing about Turkey's democracy and direction in the world.
The saga of the Roy family has finally ended. NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour team has a wrap on the series finale.
Cruises to Antarctica, already popular, have grown dramatically in recent years. Scientists and advocacy groups say tighter regulation is needed to minimize the impact on wildlife and the environment.
Growing up, Evelyn Flores' parents were flower farmers in Mexico. When they fell on hard times, school lunches were too expensive. Her mom would bring her food — but one day, she didn't show up.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Vanda Felbab-Brown, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, about the geopolitics of fentanyl and the opioid crisis at large.
There are winners and losers in the new landmark deal to avert a water shortage crisis on the Colorado River. But experts say it doesn't go far enough and no one should be celebrating.
The White House and House Republicans have a deal on the debt ceiling. What remains to be done — and what are the roadblocks — ahead of a vote this week in the House?
Unhappy with the pensions reforms rammed through by President Emmanuel Macron, millions of French citizens have been protesting. But the law is still set to go into effect later this year.
Forrest Gump actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band are playing for troops and veterans while celebrating service members on Memorial Day.
Activists want wealthy countries and investment institutions to address Vietnam's human rights record before they provide funds to the country to address climate change.
Uganda's president has approved some of the harshest anti LGBTQ legislation in the world, including life imprisonment and even the death penalty. What will this mean for Uganda's queer community now?
A computer scientist has been warning about the potential dangers of AI for weeks. Geoffrey Hinton recently left Google so he could sound the alarm about how AI could soon outperform humans.
President Joe Biden has reached a deal with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on raising the debt ceiling. Now, it's up to the Senate and House to approve the deal.
Turkish voters have given President Recep Tayyip Erdogan another term in office, extending what's already been two decades of dominance that has seen him weaken the country's democracy.
In this excerpt from WBEZ's Curious City podcast, we follow the story of one woman who arrived in Chicago from Venezuela last fall.
George Michael Todd, a combat medic in Afghanistan, helped grapple with his own PTSD and that of other vets by making a rap album called Combat Medicine. "Doc Todd" died earlier this month.
There was something revelatory about the way the HBO show Somebody Somewhere gently hold the spiritual identity of one of its characters. It wasn't a punchline.
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Sudanese American doctors are sounding the alarm about the conflict in Khartoum.
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Tina Turner was a legendary performer who died this week at the age of 83. Some people think she didn't get the credit she truly deserved.
A roundabout in a busy part of Mexico City became a place for families to honor missing loved ones. Authorities resisted the occupation, which has become symbolic of a larger struggle.
Back in 1983, All Things Considered host Susan Stamberg asked a young moviegoer to give us a "sneak preview" of "Return of the Jedi." The flood of complaints from listeners led to on-air apology.
A proposed wind farm in Idaho that would be one of the U.S.'s largest is being opposed because it's close to a historic site — a former incarceration camp for Japanese Americans during World War II.
The Texas legislature is voting Saturday on the impeachment of the state's attorney general.
Adolescence can be a challenging time, but to a brain scientist it's a marvel — a time of breathtaking development. Scientists are learning a lot about how teenagers make decisions and approach risk.
The GOP field grew by two candidates this week in the campaign for the presidential nomination. But even with more faces in the race, Donald Trump remains the frontrunner.
A teenager who fled the war in Ukraine is graduating from a junior boarding school in rural New York. His senior year included lessons in skiing and english and a lot of time helping on a farm.
In a state like Texas, as many as 10,000 bills are introduced in the Legislature every session, but only a fraction of those eventually become law, and there are many ways a bill can meet its maker.
A student in a small Colorado town is suing after her school told her she can't wear a sash to graduation that displays both the U.S. and Mexican flags.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the shooting of an 11-year-old by police. The boy was the one who called 911 but ended up shot and wounded by an officer.
A recording of audio of Oath Keeper Jessica Watkins from a walkie-talkie app called Zello became a key piece of evidence in Watkins' trial.
Has Disney done it again? And if they have, should they ... stop? These are some of the questions on our minds as Disney's remake of The Little Mermaid hits theaters.
A Texas House committee has recommended impeaching Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton who it says has abused his office to help a campaign donor, alleging bribery, obstruction of justice and more.
Grace Bumbry has died. She had one of the most illustrious operatic careers of the 20th century. She was also the first Black singer to perform at the Paris Opera and the Bayreuth Festival in Germany.
Immigration and labor issues are top of mind for farmers in Arizona. Nearly three quarters of farm workers in the United states are immigrants.
A drugs lord's exotic pets got out of control in Colombia — it's the tale of the so-called "cocaine hippos."
President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy have a pivotal meeting on the debt ceiling on Tuesday. Here's a look at their relationship.
Producer Chris Strachwitz was responsible for many recordings of roots music. He died last week at the age of 91.
Attorneys in the E. Jean Carroll lawsuit against Donald Trump gave their closing arguments. Jurors will determine whether Trump should be held accountable for allegedly sexually attacking Carroll.
Black immigrants in Tennessee have a slew of bad options when it comes to transportation and getting a license — and are disproportionately likely to face traffic stops that may lead to deportation.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Henry Grabar about his book Paved Paradise. It makes the case that Americans' pursuit of abundant parking is upending our cities and our lives.
More details are emerging about the shooter who killed eight people in a Texas mall on Saturday, as families and the community mourn the victims.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Andrea Flores, the former director of border management on the National Security Council under President Biden, about the expiration of Title 42.
Hundreds of pounds of pasta was found dumped illegally in the woods in New Jersey last week. Neighbors say they know how it got there.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with former Federal Reserve economist Claudia Sahm about how a government default would impact everyday life for Americans.
Rolling Stone music critic Maura Johnston reviews Ed Sheeran's new album, Subtract. Fresh off the heels of major copyright win, his newly released music is personal.
Research shows Black Americans are audited more often as other taxpayers. Analysts say the IRS' practice is unfair and produces less money for the government than a more equitable system would.
Brownsville Police gave an update Monday on the car that fatally ran over eight people on Sunday at a migrant center in Texas.
As part of the new series "Enlighten Me," NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with the actor Rainn Wilson about how his spiritual identity has evolved through his life.
Police in Brownsville, Texas say at least seven people are dead and six others were injured after they were struck by a vehicle while waiting for a bus near a shelter for migrants.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Brian de Los Santos about "Finding Home con DACA," his three-part series for the LAist studios podcast How To LA.
Jonathan Mitchell is the creator of Senate Bill 8, a near-total ban on abortion in Texas. He's also the legal strategist behind similar efforts by conservative activists in other states.
Studies have raised alarms about the many ways kids have been affected by the pandemic — from loneliness to faltering grades. NPR's Sarah McCammon discusses this with psychologist Lisa Damour.
Following King Charles III's coronation, Sarah McCammon speaks with professor Pauline MacLaran of the University of London about King Charles and the future of the monarchy.
NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast dishes on the recent film adaptation of Judy Blume's classic novel.
Grief counselor and patient advocate, Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, explains the art to a thoughtful goodbye and why it's important.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Jon-Paul Dyson with The Strong National Museum of Play about the Video Game Hall of Fame inductees for 2023.
Unsung hero of the financial system or enabler of troubled banks? The Federal Home Loan Bank system was created to support homeownership, but also loaned billions to failing banks like First Republic.
The head of the World Health Organization made a historic announcement today: COVID-19 is no longer a global emergency. NPR unpacks what that means — and what comes next.
Some of Marvel Studios' recent movies have been more critically divisive and less profitable at the box office than their predecessors. Is superhero fatigue starting to kick in?
On the 60th anniversary of the Birmingham children's march, students there reenacted the important event which alerted the nation to the police brutality used against those fighting for civil rights.
Saturday is King Charles III's coronation. The ceremony in London will be full of pomp and pageantry. But there will also be some big changes to this more than 1,000-year-old ritual.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with author and activist Tiffany Hammond about her new children's book A Day With No Words. It details a day in the life of non-speaking autistic kids and their families.
With pandemic border restrictions set to end next week, thousands of migrants may cross the U.S.-Mexico border to seek asylum. But they're likely to find tough new restrictions standing in their way.
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, is stepping down.
The wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, Ginni Thomas, has a long record of conservative activism. A new report raises questions on whether a judicial activist secretly gave her money.
One of the most symbolic restorations at Notre Dame cathedral is the rebuilding of its spire. An exact replica of the 19th century masterpiece will begin rising in the Paris sky this summer.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with columnist Jamelle Bouie about Supreme Court justices arguing they are not subject to the same accountability as the other two branches of government.
U.S. employers added 253,000 jobs in April — more than forecasters were expecting. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.4%, matching the lowest level in more than half a century.
A tanking economy and voter disillusion could lead to a shift to the right in Argentina, in an election year that's looking increasingly competitive.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Joe Drape of The New York Times about the recent racehorse deaths that have occurred at Churchill Downs in the week ahead of the Kentucky Derby.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the author Abraham Verghese about his new novel The Covenant of Water in which a family in India is haunted by a medical mystery.
Many Palestinians say they don't see a place — or seek a place — for themselves in the ongoing pro-democracy protests, whose leaders want to maintain their movement's mainstream appeal.
The killing of a Black man who was put in a chokehold by a white man on a New York City subway train has sparked outrage. There have been no arrests.
Ed Sheeran has won a copyright trial brought by the co-writer of Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On.
Danny Werfel is in place as the new IRS commissioner with a new budget courtesy of the Inflation Reduction Act. How's he going to spend it?
A look at the science making the rounds in the headlines this week — from a new study on virtual reality sickness to whether there's any science behind the ever-trendy 10,000 step goal and ice baths.
As a new British monarch is crowned. What will this mean for the fourteen commonwealth nations still under British rule?
New York is rolling back some bail reforms it passed earlier to give judges more discretion on who gets released from custody. The move follows criticism of no-bail reform enacted in 2022.
Elon Musk is promising that SpaceX's newest rocket will one day take humans to Mars, but it's costing the company billions of dollars to develop. Can SpaceX afford to see the program through?
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy concludes with the origin story of the shortest Guardian — Rocket (don't call him a raccoon).
Days after the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history, there are signs other regional banks are vulnerable.
A jury in Washington, D.C., has convicted former Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio and three others of seditious conspiracy, handing the Justice Department a key victory in its Jan. 6 probe.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Bloomberg reporter Shelly Hagan about real-estate billionaire Harlan Crow.
Ukraine appears on the verge of launching a counteroffensive, hoping to take back the territory that Russia has occupied. But one Ukrainian official is hoping for more.
An unusual bipartisan Senate group, all parents of young kids or teens, want new limits on social media platforms for kids. They say dangerous content fed to young users is hurting mental health.
Twelve million girls become brides every year, says a UNICEF report. In recent years, conflicts, climate change and COVID-19 have pushed more families into poverty, driving up child marriages.
Jonathan Collins, a professor of political science, public policy and education at Brown University, talks about the so-called "Nation's Report Card" on civics and U.S. history.
JPMorgan Chase is building a multibillion-dollar headquarters in New York City, designed by one of the most famous architects in the world. The bank hopes it will be a model for a post-pandemic workplace.
Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine talks about efforts to create a binding code of conduct for the Supreme Court.
Tina Brown, author of The Palace Papers, talks about Camilla's journey to queen, legitimacy, and how she'll approach the role.
Every four years, the U.S. gets a look at how students around the country are doing in civics and history education. The latest snapshot has educators and legislators worried.
TV writer and Writers Guild of America member Jeane Phan Wong talks about what writers want and what's getting in the way.
The Sudanese city of Port Sudan has been overwhelmed by people trying to flee the growing conflict in the country and make their way by ship across the Red Sea to the Saudi city of Jeddah.
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Lead vocalists have gotten quieter over the decades, compared with the rest of the band. That's the conclusion of a new study that analyzes chart-topping pop tunes from 1946 to 2020.
A Gambian rat who was training to be a landmine detector arrived at the San Diego Zoo a few weeks ago. She's better suited to her new role as a rat ambassador.
Title 42, which allows the US to reject asylum seekers without a hearing, is set to end May 11. President Biden is sending troops to the border in anticipation of an increase in asylum seekers there.
Advocates say defendants who go to trial face much longer prison sentences — a so-called trial penalty. It can even lead innocent people to strike plea deals.
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LGBTQ advocates say these bills are another attempt to restrict transgender rights. Republicans sponsoring the bills say the definitions are important to keep sex from being conflated with gender.
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday in an effort to curb persistent inflation. It was the tenth rate hike in 14 months, and possibly the last for a while.
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For the first time, astronomers have caught a star in the act of swallowing a planet, providing a glimpse into how the sun may eventually eat up Earth.
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The Biden administration is embracing healthcare efforts designed to reduce the deadly impact of fentanyl addiction — but many state legislatures are resisting the "harm reduction" approach.
The number of people from out of state getting abortions in Colorado more than doubled in 2022. Most are from Texas, but six other states bordering Colorado have also banned or restricted abortions.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Vashti Harrison, illustrator and author of the new picture book Big, about a young Black girl's journey to self love.
Federal vaccine mandates for government employees, international travelers and healthcare workers will end on May 11. Here's why the changes are being made and what they mean.
The Zodiac can be a gateway into the graceful movements of the night sky. And it turns out our view of those constellations has changed since they were first mapped thousands of years ago.
Sudan's already fragile healthcare system has been shattered by conflict in the space of weeks. But there are many there who are working hard to fill the gaps in the system.
The number of dollar stores is growing quickly, especially Dollar General. In some towns, dollar stores are a vital shopping option, but some advocates warn the stores do more harm than good.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Meghan Trainor about her new book Dear Future Mama. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter recently became a new mom.
A wayward duck helped a man in crisis and opened up a whole world of wildlife, death and reproduction he never imagined he would find in a Kansas City creek.
The Writers Guild of America has gone on strike against major Hollywood studios after both parties were unable to agree on a new contract. Picketing started Tuesday afternoon in New York and L.A.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the need for a code of ethics for the Supreme Court. The issue has arisen following news reports about several justices and their business dealings.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with investigative reporter Jane Bradley about King Charles III billion-dollar real estate portfolio as Britain faces a cost-of-living crisis.
Social media giants like Facebook redefined how we use the internet. Now many major companies are seeing big changes. What does it mean for news online and what might come next?
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Northwestern Law professor Deborah Tuerkheimer on why sexual assault accusers are often asked to prove they physically or verbally resisted to be deemed credible.
Lacking connection can increase the risk for premature death to levels comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General.
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Thousands are fleeing violence in Sudan and crossing the Red Sea on naval ships to Saudi Arabia, where they're telling their stories and worried about those left behind.
When she was 18, Brenda Arnold planned a trip to visit her sister in Germany. The only information she had was her sister's address. When she arrived, she rang the doorbell, but no one answered.
An 89-year-old first-time cookbook author, Emily Meggett, celebrates the cuisine of South Carolina's Gullah Geechee community and its African and Southern traditions.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with NHL senior writer Dan Rosen about the buzz surrounding the first round of playoffs, growing parity in the NHL, and matchups to watch as the next round starts Tuesday.
Mined in India, the Kohinoor diamond passed through Persian and Afghan hands before being "gifted" to Queen Victoria. It's a symbol of imperial plunder that you won't see at Charles' coronation.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Harvey and Beatrice Dong about the closing of their Berkeley shop Eastwind Books and the decades they've spent promoting Asian-American authors.
It took decades for the VA to begin updating it's electronic health records system. After breakdowns, the VA stopped all work on the $16 billion update with the Oracle-Cerner electronic health record.
Mortgage rates have fluctuated a lot in the last year and interest rates are still climbing. No one knows for sure when the housing market will improve, and not everyone is waiting until it does.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with author Deepa Varadarajan about her debut novel Late Bloomers.
The contract between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers end tonight. If the two cannot come to an agreement, Hollywood writers say they'll strike.
A wet winter in California has helped many plants and animals, but some species are struggling. An effort is underway to relocate endangered rabbits to higher ground.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Indiana University law professor Charles Geyh about Senate efforts to pass a binding code of conduct for the Supreme Court.
A new project by a North Carolina non-profit group is using artificial intelligence to better understand – and maybe reduce – military suicide.
Regulators seized another big regional bank and sold most of its assets to J-P Morgan Chase. The failure is expected to cost the federal deposit insurance fund about $13 billion.
Scientists have decoded streams of words in the brain using artificial intelligence and the data from MRI scans.
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NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Jennifer Romolini about her podcast Stiffed, which tells the story of the short-lived women's erotica magazine, Viva.
This past week, President Joe Biden announced he is running for re-election, framing it as a battle for the soul of the country. But he also faces a number of challenges ahead of the election.
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Christina Ricci about the second season of Yellowjackets on Showtime.
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Ahmed Omer with the Norwegian Refugee Council in Sudan and is in Wad Madani, where thousands of the displaced from Khartoum are gathering.
Washington is preparing for a showdown over the debt ceiling. But what would actually happen if it isn't raised?
On April 30, 1993, the World Wide Web was released into the public domain. It revolutionized the internet and allowed users to create websites filled with graphics, audio and hyperlinks.
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NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with actor Abby Ryder Forstson about her role playing Margaret Simon in the film adaptation of Judy Blume's classic novel Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Opera Ebony was formed when opportunities for Black singers were few and far between. The company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, but may not survive its 81-year-old founder.
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Historians in India have expressed outrage over changes in 12th grade textbooks. Critics see this as an attempt to appropriate the government's pro-Hindu agenda.
Trans activist Raquel Willis reflects on the legacy of The Jerry Springer Show and how it depicted transgender people. She shares her thoughts with NPR's Sarah McCammon.
Syrians who say they've been tortured worry that their claims will fall by the wayside as countries start to re-open ties with the government.
The Writers Guild of America seems poised to go on strike next week, when their current contract with The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers expires.
New Mexico is at the heart of a fight over abortion rights that's pitting local anti-abortion ordinances against state officials who support abortion rights.
In the year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a number of states have dealt with the issue of abortion access in their legislatures. This week was particularly eventful.
What happens after a public callout? For comedians Hari Kondabolu and Hank Azaria, the answer to that has a lot to do with their race.
NPR's Melissa Block talks with South Carolina Sen. Sandy Senn, who was one of six Republican state senators who helped block a near-total abortion ban from advancing.
At least 24 people were killed in the central Ukrainian city of Uman Friday, as Russia fired missiles and drones at Ukraine.
There's a race for dominance in electric vehicles and the batteries that power them. China leads right now, but other countries — including the U.S. — are trying hard to catch up.
NPR's Melissa Block talks with New York Times reporter Brooks Barnes about the feud between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis and the power that Disney holds in the state of Florida.
Poet Camille Dungy made her lawn into an eco-friendly pollinator's paradise of native plants. Her memoir links diversifying the landscape and diversifying the voices who write about the natural world.
Writer Jeff Sharlet remembers the life and legacy of Harry Belafonte. While writing a profile on the actor and singer, he says he came to understand Belafonte's life as "part of the long struggle."
On his debut album, Sea/Sons, Abraham Alexander reflects on his upbringing as the son of Nigerian immigrants in Greece and the family's eventual journey to settle in the U.S.
Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret centers around adolescent girls' angst about puberty. Blume's 50-year-old tragicomedy of that awkward, in between stage seems to be timeless.
The Turkish president's campaign for another term after two decades in power hit a bump this week when he fell ill.
The Federal Reserve and the FDIC reported on lessons learned from March's bank failures, including lapses in government oversight and ideas on how to prevent similar meltdowns going forward.
A proposed Bureau of Prisons rule would put the majority of money sent to an incarcerated person from outside toward restitution or other fines.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nida Manzoor, director of the new movie Polite Society, which is about a British-Pakistani high schooler who wants to be a stuntwoman.
Airbnb says its Live and Work Anywhere policy is all about winning the global war for talent. A year in, the company and its workers are reaping all sorts of added benefits.
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NPR's Melissa Block talks with Michael Brenner, professor at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, about the review the 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack that killed 11 Israeli athletes.
As college tuition continues to rise, families are trying to figure out where their kids will go to college and how they'll pay for it.
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with actress Rachel Weisz and screenwriter Alice Birch about the new series Dead Ringers, about a pair of celebrity OB/GYN twins in New York.
The Biden administration announced a host of changes designed to discourage illegal border crossings. Numbers of people trying to cross are expected to increase when pandemic restrictions lift.
NPR's Melissa Block talks with Rep. Zooey Zephyr about her ban from attending or speaking in the Montana State House for the rest of the year.
In upstate New York, spring is breathing new life into the woods. We go for a hike in the Adirondack Mountains.
Former columnist E. Jean Carroll continued her testimony on Thursday in her lawsuit sexual assault case trial against Donald Trump. Carroll sued Trump after an alleged rape in the mid-1990s.
For our weekly dose of wonder, NPR learns about glorious sounds chicken make at a very important moment in their lives — when they're laying an egg.
The pop star Grimes said she would welcome songs created using AI-generated versions of her voice, and now creators are responding. While exciting, the experimentation raises many legal questions.
Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lowered the threshold for imposing the death penalty in the state, allowing juries to recommend it without a unanimous vote.
He was a news anchor and a politician but Jerry Springer was perhaps best known for his namesake television talk show. Springer died Thursday due to pancreatic cancer. He was 79.
South Korean President Yoon serenaded a crowd at the White House with his rendition of Don McLean's classic American Pie.
Women's basketball star Brittney Griner meets the press on Thursday ahead of the WNBA season. Griner has said little publicly since her release from Russia after a months-long detention.
The white woman, whose accusations lead to the killing of Emmett Till in 1955 has died. Carolyn Bryant Donham, had always insisted on her innocence in Till's murder.
The use of precision technology in farming is gaining popularity, but high costs and connectivity issues are barriers to implementation. Farmers are now looking to Congress for help.
A federal jury in Washington, D.C., has convicted musician Pras Michel of 10 criminal charges including conspiracy, failing to register as an agent of China, and witness tampering.
The House of Representatives narrowly approved a Republican bill that links avoiding a default with enacting spending cuts and several GOP policies rolling back several of President Biden's policies.
NPR's Melissa Block talks with Gene Sperling, coordinator for the American Rescue Plan, about Republicans' debt ceiling bill that would slash federal spending and undo some of Biden's domestic agenda.
Former columnist E. Jean Carroll is scheduled to testify Wednesday in her civil sexual assault suit against former President Donald Trump. Carroll claims Trump raped her in the mid 1990s.
The failed launch of SpaceX's Starship rocket from Boca Chica, Texas, last week did more than explode the world's largest ever rocket. It caused more environmental damage than expected.
President Biden is holding a press conference, his first since announcing he will run for a second term in 2024. It's part of a state visit by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with three trans people about how trans rights have changed through their generations and how anti-trans legislation is shaping the future of trans rights.
In 1970, Alan Ayers was jumping from a plane to skydive when his boot caught on a seatbelt, pinning him outside the aircraft. The only person who could save his life was the 23-year-old pilot.
Washington State has banned the sale of assault weapons. Gun safety groups hail the restrictions, but gun rights advocates call it "virtue signaling" doomed to fail at the Supreme Court.
After months of hearing evidence in the seditious conspiracy trial against members of the Proud Boys, jurors have begun their deliberations in the landmark case.
The two generals waging a bloody power struggle in Sudan actually have a long history of working together. Both were key figures in the brutal military crackdown in Darfur in the early 2000s.
NPR's Melissa Block talks with Matika Wilbur about her new book Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case brought by a grandmother whose condo was auctioned after she failed to pay property taxes. The county reportedly kept the $25,000 over the amount she owed.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Elizabeth Paton of The New York Times about the 2013 Rana Plaza collapse, the deadliest accident in the history of the garment industry.
Small blue creatures related to jellyfish are showing up in droves on Southern California beaches. They're known as "Velella velella," or By-the-Wind Sailors, for their sail-like appendages.
Chief Justice John Roberts released a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin declining his invitation to testify about the ethical standards maintained by the Supreme Court.
NPR's Melissa Block talks with singer-songwriter and American icon Dolly Parton about her new kids book Billy the Kid Makes It Big!
Some in Pakistan say conditions are ripe for a coup amid multiple crises. There's visceral fear in the country, where the military has long ruled. But how likely will history repeat itself?
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans on holding a vote on his proposal, which included changes to various entitlement programs like food stamps. But the path to becoming a law is very steep.
A civil trial against former President Donald Trump began Tuesday in Manhattan. Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll accuses Trump of raping her in the 1990s.
Protesters rallied in support of trans lawmaker, Zooey Zephyr, after she was barred from speaking following her controversial comments on anti-trans legislation, but Republicans aren't letting up.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams about her new memoir Don't Tell Anyone the Secrets I Told You.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Philip Zelikow about the forthcoming report "Lessons Learned From Covid War: An Investigative Report" by the Covid Crisis Group.
Singer, actor and human rights activist Harry Belafonte died Tuesday. He was 96. He broke racial barriers and balanced his activism with his artistry in ways that made people around the world listen.
When it comes to making art, what's the difference between inspiration and theft? That's the question at the heart of one of the biggest musical copyright trials in years that began this week.
At many synagogues, a prayer for the state of Israel is said across the U.S. every sabbath. But with the Israeli government's recent actions, some American congregations are reconsidering it.
Parrots are known to be chatty, social animals. But when they're kept as pets, they can get lonely. A group of scientists found that video chatting with other parrots helps them feel less so.
In many states that ban abortion, there's an exception for life threatening emergencies. But how do hospitals decide what situations qualify? Researchers set out to find out.
Four hundred years after it was first printed, Shakespeare's First Folio is up for sale for $7.5 million. The book contains a near-complete collection of the bard's plays.
A striking decline in teen mental health has coincided with the rise of smartphones and social media. Is social media causing the mental health challenges? Finally, research can answer that question.
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For decades, the Democrat has been one of California's most popular politicians. But her recent health problems and the votes she's missed have some constituents saying it's time for her to go.
Jacqueline Burns, former adviser to the U.S. special envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, talks about how the U.S. has contributed to instability in Sudan.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! turns 20 this month. To mark the anniversary, Willems and Renee Fleming presented the pigeon's story in an opera at the Kennedy Center.
Evan Osnos, author and staff writer at The New Yorker, talks about President Biden's strategy for his anticipated run for president.
The Welsh soccer team owned by celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took a big step over the weekend and gained promotion to League 2 in England.
More than 2,100 people may be fraudulently working as nurses across the U.S. after allegedly buying fake degrees in a Florida-based scheme. Authorities are working to track them down.
Author and self-coined "Financial Hype Woman" Berna Anat talks about her new book Money Out Loud: All the Financial Stuff No One Taught Us.
China's envoy to France, Lu Shaye, caused a diplomatic uproar over the weekend as he falsely claimed some ex-Soviet Union countries do not have effective status under international law.
A new study finds that when pregnant people get COVID, their male children have a greater risk of subtle neurodevelopmental effects.
Even with mass layoffs hitting tech companies, the number of job openings in IT remains high. Tech jobs remain a good bet for workers looking for stable, lucrative careers.
Botswana has one of the last thriving herds of elephants. But the animals are a menace to rural farmers. One nonprofit's solution: safari drives for local schoolkids. Can it work? NPR joins a trip.
Apple has launched a standalone streaming service for classical music exploration, including guided playlists, exclusive content and detailed metadata. But does Apple Music Classical deliver?
The retailer Bed Bath and Beyond is going out of business. The chain once dominated the home goods market. But it's become rudderless, turbulent and broke.
As the Supreme Court weighs in on a lower court decision related to mifepristone, how do suburban voters in Texas - ground zero for restrictions - view the national conversation around abortion?
Fox News announced in an abrupt statement it will "part ways" with longtime host Tucker Carlson, seen by many as the face of the network's brand. The star figured prominently in the Dominion lawsuit.
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In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's abortion decision, a student group at Texas A&M that promoted abortion rights has seen its membership plummet, while an anti-abortion group is thriving.
After days of fighting in Sudan, President Biden has confirmed that all American government personnel and their families have been evacuated from the U.S. embassy in Khartoum.
In the wake of recent shootings, NPR's Adrian Florido speaks to Harvard Law professor Ronald Sullivan about the status of stand your ground laws across the country.
The mass shooting at a sweet 16 celebration last weekend rocked the small city of Dadeville, Alabama. It was even more gut-wrenching at Dadeville High School, where two of the victims attended.
We share some music picks for spring, including new releases from the band The Mars Volta and the flamenco duo Rodrigo y Gabriela.
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with writer Debora Cahn about her new show The Diplomat streaming on Netflix.
A video game officially licensed by Major League Baseball has an all-new mode featuring players from the Negro National League.
Adrian Florido speaks with Joshua Benton of the Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard University about the increasing number of news deserts.
Players didn't always have the freedom to express themselves through their outfits — in 2005, the NBA instituted a restrictive dress code. Now players embrace the intersection of sports and fashion.
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The abortion pill mifepristone will remain available in the U.S., for now. NPR's Adrian Florido talks to Julie Rovner of KFF Health News.
Climate change is causing ice caps and glaciers to disappear. One animal that the ice melt is affecting is the North Atlantic right whale.
Civil rights trails across the South have proven to be an economic driver. In Mississippi, there's a new push to better tell that history. And now, the federal government is getting involved.
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass about her proposed budget to address homelessness and crime.
Brownsville is one of the largest cities in Texas — and for more than a decade, it hasn't had a single bookstore. That's about to change, and residents are rejoicing.
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Danny Trejo about his new cookbook, Trejo's Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks & Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks from the Heart of Hollywood.
The fighting in Ukraine has been especially intense in the eastern Donbas region. Towns near the besieged city of Bakhmut are bracing. If it falls under Russian control, they know they could be next.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela about their new album, which features a full orchestra.
Neighborhood gun violence can cause an undo burden on nearby schools. In Philadelphia, campuses are teaching how to speak out against the violence.
Economists are divided on the question of whether we will return to an era of low interest rates and low inflation. A prominent economist changed his mind on the subject.
Fighting in Sudan has raged for a week now. People are trapped in their buildings or making plans to leave. Even in their desperation, many are finding ways to show their opposition to the violence.
Milwaukee local and coffee roaster Ryan Hoban made an unexpected connection with NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler over coffee this week.
The Supreme Court is expected to weigh in by midnight Friday on whether to allow an abortion pill to remain widely available.
With news that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose gifts of vacations, luxury experiences and business transactions, there is new scrutiny on the ethics governing the court.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with University of Texas professor David Stuart about a recent Mayan discovery in southern Mexico.
The White House says there are no plans to evacuate all Americans in Sudan as the fighting there tips into a second week.
New recordings of old jazz performances at Baltimore's now-closed Famous Ballroom are being released for the very first time.
The premise behind a smart gun is simple. Technology similar to what's in your smart phone only allows a registered user to unlock and fire it. A Colorado startup says its bringing one to market.
This week a collaboration between Bad Bunny and Grupo Frontera, in addition to a historic chart placement for Mexican artist Peso Pluma, pushed regional Mexican music to international attention
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California's year of endless storms has seeded superblooms of wildflowers and provided a boost to some of the state's endangered ecosystems.
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Smriti Mundhra began pitching her reality TV dating show around 2008. Several media companies rejected it as too "niche" before the show found a home on Netflix. It's now entering its third season.
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The company used "visibility filtering rules" in order to curtail propaganda and misinformation. Under Elon Musk, those guidelines have been discarded.
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The Pennsylvania freshman senator is back to work on Capitol Hill after admitting himself to a hospital to seek treatment for clinical depression in February.
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For Uganda's LGBTQ community, the threat of harsh anti-gay legislation is forcing many into hiding and has left some facing unbearable choices about their future there.
An American soldier struggles to help an Afghani interpreter who saved his life in Guy Ritchie's The Covenant.
In Miami, poems are popping up on sidewalks, in photo booths and even on a billboard. It's part of a campaign to ensure every person in Miami encounters a poem during the month of April.
Fighting continues in Sudan between the Sudanese armed forces and paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces. Many families in Sudan are split with family members joining both sides of the conflict.
House Republicans want to add new work requirements to safety net programs, in exchange for raising the debt ceiling. Critics say that would increase hardship without doing much to boost employment.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with How to LA podcast host Brian De Los Santos about his recent trip to Mexico, his country of birth. It was his first time back in 30 years.
SpaceX's new Starship launched from Texas on a test flight. Four minutes into the mission, it tumbled and exploded. No one was on board the rocket, which is the largest and most powerful ever built.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author Judy Blume and filmmaker Davina Pardo about Judy Blume Forever, a documentary on the life and impact of one of the most celebrated children's writers.
Laser technology is being used to more accurately measure mountain snowpack — crucial information for farmers and water managers in drought-stricken areas like the Colorado River Basin.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. about starring in the new movie Chevalier, which tells the forgotten story of Joseph Bologne, a Black composer and violinist of the 1700s.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with photographer Boris Elgadsen about his decision to reject a photography award he received for an image he created using AI.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Short Wave hosts Regina Barber and Emily Kwong about the music of Earth's magnetosphere, a mission to Jupiter's icy moons, and a potential runaway supermassive black hole.
White House chief of staff Jeff Zients says debt limit talks and spending negotiations must be kept separate — despite House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's insistence they be tied together.
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NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Monica Potts about her memoir, The Forgotten Girls: A Memoir of Friendship and Lost Promise in Rural America.
Netflix announced yesterday that it is ending its DVD delivery service after 25 years. Loyal users are sad to see it go.
Beyond Dominion's newly-settled case with Fox News, there are more than a dozen other defamation cases related to the 2020 election. Lawyers say these cases could help stop future election lies.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled legislation to raise the nation's borrowing authority and avoid a default. But the bill includes a long list of spending cuts, policy changes and other items.
Scientists found evidence of two interleaved systems, which may help explain the connection between what's going on in our bodies and what's going on in brain areas involved in thoughts and emotions.
Many American companies left Russia shortly after it invaded Ukraine. Others that waited are now finding it challenging to leave.
For the first time this Ramadan, the Muslim call to prayer is being broadcast from mosques onto the streets of Astoria, Queens.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with The Athletic's Tobias Bass about where Lebron James' son will play basketball after high school. Bronny James may go to college or to play in the NBA development league.
Nathan Young, a marketing professional from England, spent 365 days making recipes by cookbook writer Nigella Lawson — with enthusiastic guidance from Lawson herself.
The Supreme Court is considering whether to block lower court decisions that have have reached a variety of verdicts about the drug mifepristone.
Ten rivers across the country make one conservation group's list of most endangered rivers, including the Ohio River.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Emily Mahoney, the political editor at The Tampa Bay Times, about how Ron Desantis' presidential campaign is faring compared to Donald Trump's.
An estimated 15 million people are threatened by floods that happen when glaciers melt rapidly. Nepal's Himalayan communities are on the front lines.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is challenging President Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination. Kennedy has long been the face of the anti-vaccine movement that draws support from the right.
The science fiction and comic book writer helped make reading tarot cards part of a contemporary spiritual practice. She authored more than 40 books across several genres.
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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Liz Clarke for an exit interview looking back on her 37 years in journalism — 25 of those as a trailblazing sports reporter at The Washington Post.
Stand your ground laws have proliferated in the years since the shooting of Trayvon Martin, the Black teenage who was fatally shot by George Zimmerman in 2012.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas about the investigation into the shooting of a Black teenager by a white homeowner after the teen mistakenly arrived at the wrong address.
Netflix scrapped its live part of the 'Love is Blind' reunion episode Sunday. It was the second time Netflix had tried to air something live as streaming platforms try to win over viewers.
Texas courts are still exonerating people who were falsely convicted and imprisoned amid the "moral satanic panic" of the 1980s and '90s. Their persecution was based on lies and conspiracy theories.
To sidestep the sandwich tax in New York, a bagel company teamed up with Philadelphia cream cheese to make a bagel injected with cream cheese — since it only counts as a sandwich if it's sliced open.
Fox News lawyers reached a settlement with Dominion Voting Systems just before trial was to begin. The voting-tech company sued Fox for falsehoods it broadcast after the 2020 presidential election.
Congress is ramping up its probe into hundreds of reports of migrant child labor in the U.S. A House panel grilled a top official of a program responsible for placing these children in safe homes.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Arshad Malik, Sudan's director for Save the Children, about the humanitarian aid that is already needed by about 16 million people — roughly a third of the population.
Research suggests that diversifying the ranks of physicians is critical for saving lives. A new study highlights barriers that keep determined students of color from actually making it to med school.
With an administrative stay from the Supreme Court set to expire late Wednesday, the future of access to the abortion pill mifepristone is uncertain.
Despite calls for a ceasefire, the fighting in Sudan has not let up. The two warring factions, under the leadership of rival generals, are in danger of sucking the country into a wider conflict.
Baseball is sometimes called the "timeless game." Unlike other sports, there's no game clock. Theoretically, the game could go on forever. Four decades ago, one game came close.
The dispute between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney has ratcheted up this week. The governor said he might build a prison next to their theme parks near Orlando.
At the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, the justices heard arguments in a case testing how far employers must go to accommodate the religious views of their employees.
Eight Akron police officers who fatally shot Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, will not be indicted after a grand jury concluded that officers were legally justified in their actions.
The Boston Marathon was held Monday and featured some of the world's best runners. All eyes were on one Kenyan in particular who has recorded several of the fastest marathon races ever.
Ahmad Jamal, a prodigious pianist, composer and bandleader whose seemingly effortless mastery resulted in part from a childhood dare, has died at age 92.
The citizens of Sudan's capital city Khartoum have spent a third, terrifying day sheltering from violence that has turned their streets into a war zone, as rival generals fight for power.
The past seven years have been the most tumultuous in the United Kingdom since the end of World War II. After five prime ministers and two monarchs, Frank Langfitt reflects on his tenure in the U.K.
The Women's Tennis Association is reversing boycott of events in China after its member Peng Shuai disappeared from public view after accusing a senior Communist Party member of coercing her into sex.
Hundreds of people in Kansas City protested over the weekend to demand hate crime charges against a man who shot a Black teenager after he apparently knocked on his door by mistake.
Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric M. Davis told a courtroom on Monday that he's still preparing for the blockbuster trial to start Tuesday, even as both sides engaged in settlement talks.
NPR'S Scott Detrow talks with constitutional law professor Stephen Vladeck about what Clarence Thomas' ties to a GOP megadonor say about his fitness to serve as a SCOTUS justice.
Susan Greenstein Prescott's unsung hero is her 12th grade English teacher, Fred DeMayo. He assigned everyone a poem to recite aloud — but she had a stutter. His feedback empowered her life forever.
Congress set aside $2.5 billion for victims of New Mexico's biggest wildfire, started by accident by the U.S. Forest Service. A year after the fire, distributing that money is still in the works.
Details are trickling in following Saturday's mass shooting in Dadeville, Ala. Four people were killed and 28 others injured at a "Sweet 16" birthday party.
The commercial spaceflight company SpaceX is preparing to launch the largest rocket ever built. The stainless-steel giant could one day take humans to Mars, but first it has to get off the ground.
David's Bridal has filed for bankruptcy, its second in five years. The chain is also laying off 9,236 workers, though it says stores for now remain open and plan to keep brides' orders on schedule.
NPR's Ailsa Chang and Keith Barry of Consumer Reports discuss whether now is a good time to buy a new electric vehicle, or whether it's best to wait.
Host Elissa Nadworny speaks with NPR music journalist Stephen Thompson about new albums from Feist and Black Thought.
The war in Ukraine has forever changed the young students of one kindergarten classroom, who are now scattered all around the world.
NPR speaks with Claire Bryant, Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Music, and "Ashley," a woman who is currently incarcerated and creating lullabies for her children.
Ukraine's Orthodox Christians, divided by war and politics, stake their claim to the country's most important religious site — Kyiv's Caves Monastery.
New York City's police department is calling in the robots, recently showing off high-tech gadgets including four-legged "Digidogs" to work alongside officers. But some New Yorkers think it's creepy.
NPR's Elissa Nadworny tells the story of two kindergarten classmates and best friends who were separated by Russia's war on Ukraine.
Authorities in Alabama say four people were killed and more than a dozen others were injured in a shooting at a birthday party. It happened during a "Sweet 16" celebration.
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Amy Howe, co-founder of SCOTUSBlog, about the Supreme Court case Groff v. DeJoy, to be argued on Tuesday. It involves religious liberty and employment accommodations.
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to a South Florida real estate broker about buying and selling houses in a market buffeted by increasing bouts of severe weather.
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with NPR Reporter Joanna Kakissis in Ukraine about how the recent intelligence leaks in the U.S. are affecting relations between allies.
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Nino Evgenidze about another country that could be vulnerable to President Vladimir Putin's ambitions: Georgia.
Ten years after the Boston Marathon bombing, Robert Wheeler is training for this year's race. He's one of dozens of runners who survived the tragedy and has continued to run Boston in the years since.
Fighting erupted Saturday morning in Sudan's capital Khartoum between two factions of Sudan's armed forces, with reports of gunfire and explosions across the city.
Fort Lauderdale's historic flooding left some homeowners stranded outside this week. We talk with one resident who has decided to move.
Many of the songs on Cuatro Copas, Bohemia en la Finca Altozano are part the group's personal history, growing up in downtown LA, surrounded by Mexican musicians who taught them how to sing and play.
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In a state that bans abortion, anxiety about rape and getting pregnant drove this teen to start on birth control, though she's not having sex.
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There is an economic indicator that has predicted every recession since 1969, and it is flashing red right now. It's called the yield curve. But this time, it might be wrong.
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an administrative stay in a Texas case involving limited access to the abortion drug mifepristone.
There's deep frustration growing among people with long COVID at the lack of progress in treating the condition.
NPR's Andrew Limbong talks with Tina Castelan, a former librarian for the Llano County Library System in Texas, about the continuing fight over certain titles on the library's shelves.
The federal government is charging Jack Texiera with leaking classified documents online. He faced a judge for the first time this morning.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Christopher Cadelago, Politico's White House correspondent based in Sacramento, about reactions to California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's absence from Washington.
NPR's Andrew Limbong talks with Dionne Ford about her new book, Go Back and Get It: A Memoir of Race, Inheritance, and Intergenerational Healing.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to bassist Robert Trujillo and founding drummer Lars Ulrich of the band Metallica about their latest album and their four decades of music-making.
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with writer Will Coldwell about the rise of social media influencers in the boxing ring — and how that might be changing the sport.
Ukraine needs billions of dollars for reconstruction. Its prime minister is in Washington, D.C., this week meeting finance ministers and government officials from around the world, asking for help.
Spring has finally arrived in the mountains of eastern Washington. NPR's Brian Mann went for a trek in the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge north of Spokane.
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New York City's mayor named its first "rat czar" to tackle the city's rat problem. What is scientifically most effective for tackling an overabundance of rats — and does New York City's plan align?
Raghavan Iyer, the chef who did so much to popularize Indian cooking in the U.S., has died after years of cancer treatments. He released his final book, "On the Curry Trail," a couple of months ago.
The 21-year-old Air National Guardsman accused of leaking a trove of U.S. intelligence documents is facing charges under the espionage act. He made his initial court appearance today.
In prior seasons, the former Marine turned low-rent hitman — played by star, writer, director, producer Bill Hader — has ruthlessly eliminated anyone who might discover his secret past as a killer.
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President Biden has embraced the idea of subsidies for key industries and measures to shut out Chinese competitors. Reviving manufacturing is a theme he's expected to run on in 2024.
Long-running baseball video game MLB The Show features a new mode that celebrates historical Black all-stars.
Ten years ago, these first responders were strangers. Thrown together to save lives at the finish of the Boston Marathon, they became a family.
Leaked Pentagon documents purport to show South Korea's government in a bind over U.S. requests to arm Ukraine. The leaks came ahead of President Yoon's state visit to Washington on April 26.
Sen. Diane Feinstein of California has asked her colleagues to temporarily replace her on the Judiciary Committee. Due to health complications, she hasn't cast a vote since mid-February.
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with culture writer Rebecca Fishbein about her reporting on how "therapy speak" may be making us less empathetic.
Representatives of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are sounding the alarm about his health, saying he lost 18 pounds and is suffering acute stomach pain. They fear another poisoning.
New reporting from ProPublica raises further questions about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' financial entanglements.
The Chicago Bulls' come-from-behind win against the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Playoff Play-In tournament game was fueled by the screams of 9-year-old Diar, daughter to Bulls forward DeMar DeRozen.
Thursday afternoon, FBI agents arrested a 21-year-old suspect — who is a member of the air national guard — in a major break in the investigation into the leak of secret U.S. intelligence documents.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is seeking a temporary replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee as she handles a health issue. That process could be politically messy.
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with the Bangles cofounder Susanna Hoffs on her debut novel This Bird Has Flown and how she used her music career to create her main character, singer Jane Start.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to sign a new law cracking down on draft dodging. The proposed law raced through Russia's lower and upper houses of parliament this week.
The Maine Mineral and Gem museum is offering a $25,000 reward to the first person to recover a fragment of a meteorite that landed on Earth over the weekend.
More and more people are falling behind on their car payments. But those whose cars are repossessed still have a good chance of getting them back.
NPR will stop using its 52 official Twitter accounts after being falsely labeled by the social media platform. The public radio network's leader says he has no faith in Twitter's decision-making.
The mifepristone ruling in Texas has been met with concern from the pharmaceutical industry, who say the decision, if upheld, could having a chilling effect on the development of new drugs.
The streets of Cairo are busy, vibrant and noisy, but Ramadan brings another kind of flow: Religious beats from a small band.
There's increasingly bipartisan consensus that China represents a threat to the U.S. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., about why some anti-China rhetoric worries her.
Smoke from a massive industrial fire in Indiana has displaced scores of residents because of possible harmful particles in the air. The fire is contained, but it's expected to burn for days.
My Powerful Hair is Indigenous author Carole Lindstrom's new children's book. It is inspired by her grandmother, who was forced to cut off her hair to try to remove her from Native culture.
An ice cream popular in Northeastern China tells a story of the country's long history with Russia in the 20th century.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg about how his community is doing after a mass shooting earlier this week.
California's snowpack in the Sierra Nevada is well above average and all that snow is starting to melt. Communities are planning for flooding in a state already hit hard by winter rains and floods.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has changed his predecessors' protocol for granting voting rights back to returning felons, reducing access to the ballot.
Vaping company Juul is paying to settle yet another case. New York Attorney General Leticia James, with counterparts in five other states and Washington D.C., announced the $462 million settlement.
Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has taken a significant step toward a presidential bid, launching an exploratory committee.
NPR's Andrew Limbong talks with Sarah Laurel, founder of a harm reduction nonprofit called Savage Sisters, about how communities are helping people struggling with addiction to xylazine and fentanyl.
Heather Church will never forget the day, many years ago, when she tripped on the stairs in a busy clothing store. Before her head could hit the ground, someone caught her.
The Navy is trying to learn why it has high suicide rates. One answer may lie with the practice of putting sailors together on limited duty, which can exacerbate feelings of hopelessness and despair.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rep. Katie Porter about her new memoir, I Swear: Politics is Messier Than My Minivan, about what it's like to work on Capitol Hill as a single mom with three young kids.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is suing the Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Jim Jordan for what he says are Jordan's attempts to interfere in the Trump prosecution.
Maryann Gray spent her life advocating for those who have accidentally caused someone else's death, after she mistakenly hit a child while driving. Gray died on April 1.
Recent events on abortion and the expulsion of Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee have raised the question of Republicans overreaching on particular issues.
The Biden administration announced an emergency plan to save lakes Mead and Powell from drying. It gives Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland authority to cut water use of the Colorado River.
Russia is holding two Americans. Russia has yet to give consular access to Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich or to agree on a deal to release former Marine Paul Whelan.
President Biden has landed in Belfast to visit the island of Ireland. He'll be honoring the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which ended the political violence known as the troubles.
Al Jaffee, the award-winning cartoonist, has died. He was 102. Jaffee developed some of Mad Magazine's most influential features, including the Fold-In and "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions."
NPR's Juana Summers talks with actress Jodie Comer about the Broadway premiere of her play Prima Facie.
As access to the abortion pill mifepristone hangs in legal limbo, former FDA Commissioner Jane Henney reflects on the agency's decision to approve the drug in 2000.
The Russian invasion spread families of one kindergarten class in Kharkiv across the world and forced families to make choices about how to deal with trauma manifesting in the country's youngest.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Washington Post videogame reporter Gene Park about his take on The Super Mario Bros. Movie and its portrayal of Princess Peach.
The gunman killed five people at the Old National Bank in Louisville. They all worked at the bank and their ages ranged from their 40s to 60s. People who knew them reflect on their lives.
The NBA Playoffs get underway later Tuesday and — for the first time ever — not a single team from Texas will be playing and all four teams from California made the playoffs.
A share of Bed Bath & Beyond now costs 31 cents, down from $5 earlier this year and $80 a decade ago as the company circles around bankruptcy. How low can this stock — or any stock — actually go?
Oklahoma's Catholic Church wants to open the U.S.'s first religious charter school. It hopes to jump its first regulatory hurdle Tuesday. Public school advocates and the state's AG are pushing back.
Five people are dead and nine others injured after a shooting at a bank in downtown Louisville, Ky. The gunman is dead and three police officers were injured after they responded to the shooting.
The navy is renaming the USS Chancellorsville, a name honoring a Confederate victory. It will now be the USS Robert Smalls, after an enslaved man who escaped the South by stealing a Confederate ship.
In New York City, an ongoing battle over giving a minimum wage to delivery workers for apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub came to a head at an hours long council hearing on Friday.
A 2007 law requires new and remodeled federal buildings to stop using fossil fuels by 2030. But implementation stalled. The Department of Energy finally appears ready to put regulations in place.
The U.S. government is investigating a leak of classified documents that appear to give a snapshot of the intelligence community's understanding of the world in late February and early March.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nebraska state Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, a Democrat, about her weeks-long filibuster over a bill she says is "legislating hate."
Getting around rural America without a car is hard — especially for older residents. It makes public transportation especially important in rural areas, but providing the resource can be challenging.
NPR's Linda Holmes and Eric Deggans recap the new explosive episode of the HBO series Succession.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with lawyer Adam Unikowski about a Texas judge's ruling overturning FDA approval for the abortion pill mifepristone.
Mimi Sheraton, who chronicled New York's culinary scene, has died at 97. She is being remembered as the New York Times' first female restaurant critic, who enjoyed great food from little-known spots.
States can once again begin removing people from their Medicaid rolls. It's estimated that about 15 million people could lose their coverage in the coming months, including many who remain eligible.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the state board of pardons to review the case of Army Sgt. Daniel Perry, who was convicted Friday of killing Garrett Foster during a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nashville Metro Councilmember at Large Zulfat Suara, who plans to vote to reinstate Rep. Justin Jones to Tennessee's House after his expulsion over a gun control protest.
A Texas man is suing three women he says helped his ex-wife obtain an abortion "without even his knowledge." Experts say documents related to the case suggest he might have known ahead of time.
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Oyster growers in Washington's Willapa Bay are alarmed by an invasion of potentially destructive European green crabs. Some are asking for an all-out trapping offensive to corral the invasive species.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with geneticist Dr. Eric Vilain about a spate of laws targeting trans athletes.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Dallet about the recent race for a seat on that court and why people should pay more attention to state shadow dockets.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Cinco Paul, the co-creator of Schmigadoon!, about the storyline and music of Season 2, which premiered on Apple TV+ on April 5.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with singer-songwriter and actress Chlöe Bailey about her new album, In Pieces.
We read listener-submitted poems, as NPR's Scott Detrow celebrates National Poetry Month with poet Franny Choi, author of the collection The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Travis View, host of the QAnon Anonymous podcast, about how the news of the Trump indictment is being discussed among QAnon followers.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former Democratic Rep. Justin Pearson, who was recently expelled from the Tennessee State House of Representatives over a protest he held regarding gun reform.
Future access to the abortion drug mifepristone is called into question following competing rulings from federal judges in Texas and Washington State.
Of all the things to go wrong midair in the cockpit of a plane, finding an unwanted poisonous snake under the pilot's seat must surely be one of the worst scenarios.
Ben Affleck directs the story of how a small athletic shoe maker cracked the big time in 1984 by introducing a shoe for an untested rookie named Michael Jordan.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Cheryl Strayed, executive producer of Hulu's Tiny Beautiful Things based on Strayed's best-selling book.
Liberals scored two victories in key Midwestern elections this week. We examine the races' political lessons.
A federal judge in Texas stayed the FDA's approval of the drug mifepristone, while a federal judge in Washington state blocked any FDA change in access.
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NPR's Adrian Florido talks with David Lorenz, director of the Maryland chapter of the Survivors Network of those abused by Priests, after the report on decades-long sex abuse in the Baltimore Diocese.
Elon Musk said Twitter's recent labeling of NPR as "state-affiliated media" may not have been accurate during a series of email exchanges that offered a glimpse into the billionaire's thought process.
Tennessee's Republican-led House voted to expel the two Black Democratic lawmakers who led a raucous protest from the House floor calling for gun law reforms. Their one White colleague was saved.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Republican Tennessee Rep. Jody Barrett about his vote to expel two Democratic colleagues over leading a gun control protest on the House floor.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has responded to a news report about his failure to disclose lavish trips paid for by a conservative billionaire — trips with a value in the millions of dollars.
When she gave birth to her baby with a fatal condition two months early, Samantha Casiano scrambled to raise funds for the funeral. Anti-abortion advocates say Texas laws are "working as designed."
The U.S. is low on rockets and artillery shells. Congress is funding a huge arms buying spree, but U.S. factories can't produce munitions fast enough. Price gauging is also a concern.
NPR's Brittany Luse, host of It's Been a Minute, talks with actor Steven Yeun about his new Netflix series, a hate-fueled romp called Beef.
When banks are under financial stress, where do they turn for help? Many go to the Federal Reserve, which, through its discount window, serves as a "lender of last resort" for banks.
Two months after the deadly earthquakes in southern Turkey, millions of survivors are coping with the mental health toll of the horrific disaster.
A Welsh petition for world peace sat forgotten in the Smithsonian for nearly 100 years. This week, it finally returned to Wales for its signatures to be digitized and its history remembered.
There's trouble facing a six-decade-old treaty that divides six rivers between bitter rivals India and Pakistan. Experts fear conflict if it unravels.
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with director Daniel Goldhaber and actor and cowriter Ariela Barer about environmental activism through sabotage in their heist film How To Blow Up a Pipeline.
Conservative politicians often use liberal philanthropist George Soros as the bogeyman. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist and author Emily Tamkin about why.
With mass layoffs across the tech and media industries, some employees are losing their jobs while they're on paid leave, making an unfortunate situation even more difficult.
The Biden administration issued an analysis of the U.S. pulling military presence from Afghanistan. The White House defends withdrawing but blames the Trump administration for a lack of preparedness.
Democratic lawmakers in Florida who thought they could get an anti slavery law through the legislature halted their efforts after Gov. Ron DeSantis ramped up the culture wars.
Hundreds of protesters packed into the Tennessee statehouse today as lawmakers debated expelling three Democratic House members. Republicans says the trio broke decorum during a gun control protest.
Newly released data from the Pentagon show a significant increase in reports of sexual assault at America's military academies. The figures are only part of a troubling pattern that goes back decades.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks OB-GYN Kristin Lyerly what doctors and patients in Wisconsin have been dealing with before the Supreme Court election — and how it affects abortion in the region.
Tensions between China and Taiwan have been on the rise in recent years. But a quiet battle is already taking place: the competition for hearts and minds.
After two days of Israeli police raids in the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, militants fired rockets into Israel from Gaza and Lebanon — raising fears of an escalating conflict.
The United Nations has a difficult balancing act in Afghanistan. The humanitarian needs are great. But the Taliban are no longer allowing female Afghan aid workers to deliver assistance.
Banned in Pakistan, the film Joyland chronicles a young married man's travails after he gets a job as a backup dancer in a revue featuring a trans performer.
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with NBA player Patty Mills, point guard now of the Brooklyn Nets, about his work in organizing the Indigenous Basketball Association in his native Australia.
Maryland's attorney general has released a report on clergy sex abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Author Casper ter Kuile gives tips on how to create new rituals around Easter, when church just isn't your thing.
California residents are reeling from this winter's intense storms. Climate scientists say these storms are just a fraction of what's expected in a warmer world.
Twitter has degraded in quality under Elon Musk, and TikTok is under siege in Washington — yet replacing them is no easy task. Part of the reason has to do with what experts call "network effects."
El Salvador's president takes great pride in his country's state of the art pet hospital. But what does this say about his brand of leadership?
The Wisconsin Supreme Court could soon vote to legalize abortion and end gerrymandering now that Janet Protasiewicz, backed by Democrats, has defeated GOP-backed Dan Kelly for a seat on the bench.
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with legal expert Randall Eliason about Trump's possible legal defense strategies.
A card game so simple it has no rules at all is designed for people with dementia and their loved ones.
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Yohance Lacour, host of the podcast You Didn't See Nothin.
Ukraine's military is asking its allies for modern aircraft to fight Russian forces. In the meantime, it is making do with Soviet-era equipment, like the many vintage helicopters in Ukraine's fleet.
Despite Chinese protests, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing wen is meeting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles Wednesday.
Jacinda Ardern stepped down as New Zealand's prime minister earlier this year. Tuesday, she bid farewell to parliament — and politics — completely.
Traffic deaths spiked in the U.S. in 2020 and have remained elevated since. Some blame reduced deterrence for unsafe drivers, as police are stopping fewer motorists.
Republicans in the North Carolina House now have a supermajority after Rep. Tricia Cotham switched from the Democratic party to the GOP.
Wisconsin voters upended Republican control of that state's supreme court for the first time in 15 years. This race was also the most expensive judicial race in American history.
A group of veterans who served at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base in Uzbekistan during the Afghan War say they can't get the Pentagon to declassify information about the toxins they may have been exposed to.
President Biden is declining to comment on the indictment of former President Donald Trump, saying the investigation is ongoing.
The Be My Eyes app uses technology to pair those with vision impairments and need assistance with someone who can help. It's a form of micro-volunteering that has brought people together.
The United Auto Workers has a new president who is promising a more militant approach to contract negotiations and a renewal of UAW political activism. The challenges for the union are steep.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Curtis Sittenfeld about her latest novel, Romantic Comedy, about a woman in her 30s working for this weekly comedy sketch show.
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to a 34-count felony indictment today in a Manhattan courthouse, which was barricaded and surrounded by law enforcement and onlookers.
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with author Leta McCollough Seletzky about the father-daughter memoir The Kneeling Man, highlighting the complex life of her father's role as a Black spy.
For the first time, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is able to speak freely about the case against former President Donald Trump. People gathered both in support of Trump and the indictment.
A young woman in the Air Force fights for her military career dreams after a car accident paralyzed her. She's getting help from a group that teaches veterans confidence and ability through skiing.
As Mike Huddleston was walking out of an airport, he fell. Due to a degenerative condition that weakens his muscles, he couldn't get up. He was stuck until he heard, "What can I do to help?"
Chicago voters head to the polls on April 4 for a mayoral runoff election to choose the Democratic nominee. This local race is exposing divisions within the Democratic Party.
Donald Trump is the first former president to be criminally indicted. Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg's former colleague Peter Skinner talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about Bragg's working style.
The Biden administration has cut the number of immigrants detained in private jails by half, but protests against them persist. Two recent deaths and other evidence suggest shoddy medical care.
Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities Tuesday in Manhattan, N.Y. He was charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree.
Music mogul Seymour Stein died Sunday at the age of 80. As the head of Sire Records, he signed genre-defining artists like Madonna, Ice-T, the Ramones and Talking Heads.
Russia has formally charged a 26 year woman with terrorism in connection with last weekend's bombing in a Saint Petersburg cafe which killed a prominent Russian military blogger and injured dozens.
"We wanted to focus on what we call the 'messy middle...' " says Scott Burns, creator of the AppleTV+ series. "Before we get to the end, there's a lot of life that we're all gonna have to go through."
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Cross-border trade between Colombia and Venezuela has slowly opened up after the countries reengaged following years of bad relations.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with NPR's executive editor Terry Samuel about how and why our organization plans coverage around Trump's indictment.
Hundreds of school kids marched on Colorado's capitol twice in the wake of two school shootings. Now, after Nashville, three gun control bills on the cusp of passing are being hotly debated.
In a reversal, former U.S. Solicitor General Ted Olson says holding Guantánamo prisoners indefinitely cannot continue and is urging President Biden to settle the 9-11 case.
In 2019, Texas became one of the last coastal states to allow oyster farming. Now the first farms have had their initial harvests. It spells good news in the face of rising seas due to climate change.
Wisconsin's political future could depend on one seat on the state Supreme Court. The winner will determine the court's political sway and could change representation and abortion rights in the state.
Chicago is on the brink of choosing a new mayor in a runoff election this Tuesday, after incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost in the first round.
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Bill Rhoden of ESPN's Andscape about the double standards baked into basketball culture and women's sports.
On Saturday, the Northern Maine Ice Busters created the world's largest ice carousel, a rotating disk of ice on a frozen Long Lake in Madawaska.
NASA has assigned astronauts to the first mission to bring humans to lunar orbit since the Apollo program more than a half century ago.
Signature-gathering for elections can be fraught. This was highlighted last year, when several Michigan Republicans were blocked from the governor's ballot due to thousands of invalid signatures.
Narcan, a nasal spray form of the opioid overdose reversing drug naloxone, was just approved by the FDA for over the counter sales. Advocates say this is a step in the right direction.
Saudi Arabia and a few other countries announced a surprise cut in oil production, roiling crude markets. The move is expected to push gasoline prices higher.
On April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper made the first ever cellphone call on the streets of New York. His invention, a brick-sized device, became the first cellphone available to the general public.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with former Italy correspondent Sylvia Poggioli about her time reporting across Europe throughout her 41 years with the network.
The race for one seat on the Wisconsin state Supreme Court is unlike any other so far. It has broken national spending records and could decide the future of abortion and redistricting in the state.
NPR correspondents in Jerusalem and at the White House take stock after President Biden spoke out against controversial judicial reform proposals in Israel.
Scott Detrow speaks with former Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance about the indictment of former President Donald Trump.
The news of former President Trump's indictment and upcoming arraignment by New York prosecutors has reverberated through conservative media.
Scott Detrow talks to Sami Abu Shehadeh, a Palestinian former member of Israeli's Parliament, about how Palestinians are viewing the massive protests against the government's planned judicial reforms.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with music teacher-in-training Ari Silberman about his debut Jazz album, Beneath the Canopy.
Sometimes mistakes can happen when reporting on big stories, especially when it involves numbers. NPR takes a look at some of the mistakes we've made and how to avoid them in the future.
After more than 25 years of adventures, Pokémon fans say goodbye to the show's stars Ash Ketchum and Pikachu.
The conspiracy theory alleges that a shadowy global elite conspires to control the world's population, in part by forcing them to eat insects. It's being cited by politicians in several countries.
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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to Debashis Chanda about his groundbreaking research on structural paint, featured in WIRED magazine.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with sportswriter Lyndsey D'Arcangelo about the women's NCAA basketball tournament. She recaps Friday's semifinal games and previews Sunday's championship matchup.
NPR's Scott Detrow kicks off National Poetry Month with renowned poet Nikky Finney, winner of the National Book Award for her collection, Head Off & Split.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Jessica Chen Weiss from Cornell University about the rising tension with China as Taiwan's president visits the United States.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Carrie Johnson and Domenico Montanaro about what comes next after former President Donald Trump's historic indictment and what we can expect from his expected arraignment.
People from across the country reacted differently to the historic indictment of former President Donald Trump.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with the anonymous digital artist who goes by "Claire Silver" about the use of artificial intelligence in artistic creations.
NPR's Scott Detrow visits Nationals Park on Opening Day to talk to fans about the new rules coming to baseball this season.
A conspiracy theory that claims governments are trying to enslave people and force them to eat bugs has made the leap from online message boards to national politics in at least two countries.
Gwyneth Paltrow has won her ski crash case. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with 'New Yorker' writer Naomi Fry about the trial's viral moments and why celebrity trials tend to capture so much attention.
Unions say labor law is too weak, allowing companies to illegally interfere with workers' right to organize. The issue was front and center at a hearing in the Senate this week.
A rare species of beetle has been named after former California Gov. Jerry Brown after scientists found one on his ranch.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with actress and singer Teyana Taylor about the new film A Thousand and One, which follows a woman and her son's story for more than a decade.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with former President Donald Trump's lawyer Jim Trusty about his indictment in the Stormy Daniels case.
Millions of Americans may lose access to free preventive health care services. Insurers have been required to cover those services under the ACA, but a federal judge in Texas struck that down.
The criminal indictment of Donald Trump is a first for a U.S. president and a first for Trump — but his family's business dealings have raised questions with authorities in New York for decades.
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Nicole Auerbach, senior writer for The Athletic, ahead of the Men's and Women's Final Four games happening across Texas this weekend.
Early reports that the Nashville school shooter may have been transgender have fueled an anti-trans backlash on right-wing media. Trans advocates are worried about an escalation of hate.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Michael Cohen, former "fixer" and attorney for Donald Trump, on the news that Trump will be charged with crimes related to a payment to an adult film star.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kelsey Lewin of the Video Game History Foundation about the recent closure of some of Nintendo's digital storefronts.
High-profile bank failures in the last several weeks are putting the spotlight on bank examiners: the government employees who perform regular check-ups of the country's financial institutions.
Actor Toheeb Jimoh talks with NPR's Juana Summers about this big moment in his young acting career, when he has starring roles in Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ and The Power on Prime Video.
A pediatric surgeon and his colleagues at Vanderbilt University Medical Center had prepared for a mass casualty event, but the victims of Monday's shooting had already died by the time they arrived.
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Donald Trump will become the first former president to face criminal charges — and it's happening right in the middle of a presidential primary campaign.
Former President Trump has been indicted on criminal charges by a New York grand jury. This makes him the first former president in American history to face indictment.
NPR's Adrian Florido talks to Kim Wehle, former U.S. attorney and now professor at the University of Baltimore, about the political and legal implications of an indictment of former President Trump.
NPR's Adrian Florido talks to Christopher Stokes, who leads the Doctors Without Borders operation in Ukraine. A recent report by the organization says the medical situation in frontline areas is dire.
A free-spirited mom, fresh from prison, kidnaps her 6-year-old from foster care, determined that her family will not be separated again in the drama A Thousand and One.
Another major storm has many Californians asking when will this stop? Dozens of towns and communities are still dealing with flooding from earlier storms.
A BNSF train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire in Minnesota about 100 miles west of Minneapolis. Residents were ordered to evacuate. No injuries were reported.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Ryan Moser, a writer formerly incarcerated in Florida, and Kate McQueen of the Prison Journalism Project, about the rise of newspapers published in prisons.
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with New Yorker writer Jay Caspian Kang about his latest piece, "The Particular Misery of College Admissions TikTok."
During the COVID-19 pandemic, states could offer free meals to every public school student every school day. That program ended, but some states, like Vermont, are looking to keep it on their own.
The deaths of at least 39 migrants in a temporary detention center in Ciudad Juarez raises broader questions about migrant detention in Mexico. NPR's Adrian Florido talks with reporter James Fredrick.
State Sen. Karen Berg lost her trans son to suicide before the Kentucky legislative session began and pleaded with Republicans not to pass restrictive LGBTQ laws. This week, Republicans did just that.
It's Opening Day for Major League Baseball. The league is hoping that some new rules this season will mean big changes for players — and for fans.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with actress Gabrielle Dennis about her new role in the Apple TV+ series The Big Door Prize.
Russia detained a U.S. journalist working for The Wall Street Journal, accusing him of espionage. Evan Gershkovich was reporting in the city of Yekaterinburg when he was detained.
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with cookbook author and activist Grace Young about her work to save America's Chinatowns.
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Peter Stone, computer science professor at the University of Texas, on an open letter calling for a temporary halt in development of advanced artificial intelligence.
Most of the country's lettuce and leafy greens come from California, where 13 atmospheric rivers hit this winter. Farmers both welcome the water and sometimes suffer from the deluge.
More calls for justice came Wednesday at a funeral for 28-year-old Irvo Otieno, who died March 6 while in police custody at a psychiatric hospital in Virginia.
Lawmakers on the House oversight panel are turning their attention to crime and police reform in D.C.
The Nashville shooter who killed six people in a school this week was able to purchase seven weapons legally, including assault rifles. It's all legally possible under Tennessee gun laws.
Former President Jimmy Carter had a relationship with the Allman Brothers Band, and that relationship played a role in helping get him elected.
The German cockroach evolved to live only in human environments. This means it's very good at adapting to pest control methods — even if it means changing its mating rituals.
The economy still takes the top spot as the most pressing concern, but preserving democracy continues to rank high in NPR's polling, an aberration in American history.
Marcel Marceau, who spent more than half the 20th century re-popularizing the ancient art of pantomime for a modern age, was born 100 years ago this month.
Taiwan's president, Tsai Ing-wen is arriving in New York Wednesday afternoon on what the administration official calls "a transit" before headed to central America.
The prescription drug Ozempic helps people with diabetes control their blood sugar. But its wild popularity is due to a side effect: rapid weight loss. That's made it hard to find in some areas.
In the new show Swarm, Dominique Fishback plays a serial killer obsessed with a pop star.
The FDA approved Narcan for sale without a prescription. The opioid overdose reversal drug would be available at pharmacies and convenience stores nationally, increasing access as opioid deaths climb.
Members of Congress are hearing calls for gun legislation following the Nashville school shooting, but federal changes aren't likely. Polarized politics have pushed any action to the states.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken kicks off a summit to strengthen democracy, hosting an event with Ukraine's president.
Expanding the use of involuntary commitment is being discussed in liberal California and Oregon, where severe mental illness, drug use and homelessness are becoming political liabilities for leaders.
A parent thanks the doctor who, years ago, brought them difficult news about their newborn.
Last year, the U.S. saw a record number of school shootings. Gun violence is now the leading cause of adolescent deaths in America. And yet school shootings continue to happen.
In a small Russian town, a father and daughter have been separated by the state after she drew an antiwar poster in school. He was convicted of defaming the military; she's now in an orphanage.
California's Reparations Task Force has to answer a thorny question: how to calculate compensation for the descendants of slaves. Kamilah Moore chairs the task force.
People who use powered wheelchairs have complained for years that manufacturers won't let them do minor repairs themselves. A new Colorado law gives them the right to repair.
Honduras switched its diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to China in the latest setback for the Asian island's president. Now some of Taiwan's politicians say they need to take a different approach.
Investigators are determining what caused a deadly fire in a migrant processing center in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, just across the border from El Paso. At least 39 people were killed.
Police in Nashville released body camera footage earlier Tuesday showing the encounter with the shooter who killed three children and three adults at the Covenant School on Monday.
A top federal regulator called the failure of Silicon Valley Bank a "textbook case of bank mismanagement" during a Senate hearing about what led to its spectacular collapse
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A Florida woman tried to dispute an emergency room bill, but the hospital and collection agency refused to talk to her — because it was her child's name on the bill, not hers.
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When Mechoulam began his chemistry career, other drugs like cocaine and morphine had long been studied. But little was known about the scientific properties of the marijuana plant.
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U.S. sales of heat pumps overtook sales of gas furnaces in 2022. But what is a heat pump? And why do some call it a key climate solution?
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case about whether a federal law that prohibits inducing unlawful immigration violates the First Amendment.
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The world's tropical rainforests are still getting hit hard by deforestation. Now, scientists are finding that's having an expected impact: causing droughts.
Eight California counties are creating "Care Courts" for people with untreated severe mental illness. A judge may order treatment that counties must fund. Civil liberties groups have sued to stop it.
When their rare Siberian tigers proved to be "just friends," the National Zoo turned to artificial insemination in hopes of creating a next generation.
Travel to the U.S. for performing artists could get more expensive after U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has proposed doubling the cost of visa applications.
A 100-year-old church in Rolling Fork, Miss., was decimated by tornados. Parishioners are already in the process of rebuilding their congregation.
The next few nights, five planets will line up in the sky: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars.
Facing protests that had shut down much of his country, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's delaying a vote in parliament that could give his coalition more power over choosing judges.
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro about demonstrations in Israel around Netanyahu's controversial plan to reform the judiciary.
At least six people — three children and three adults — were killed when a 28-year-old woman opened fire at a small Christian school in Nashville. The shooter was then killed by police.
Zookeepers in Dallas are working with international conservation groups to implement a survival plan for penguins. It includes DNA matching to make sure the right penguin couples get together.
Forty years after singer Billy Joel's song "Allentown" put Allentown, Pa., on every pop station, city leaders say they're ready to move on.
What should happen to the remains of Black bodies of a cemetery paved over and forgotten on Staten Island? This graveyard has the remains of Benjamin Prine, an enslaved man who later became a patriot.
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows that the majority of Americans think the investigations into former President Trump are "fair," as 60% say they don't want him to be president again.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Marta Wosińska, a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution, about the rise in prescription drug shortages and what can be done to fix it.
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is eyeing a run for president. He's made a national name for himself by taking on culture war topics. So how do Florida voters feel about all this?
Scott Detrow speaks with Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Charles about the gang violence and hunger crisis in Haiti.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Amanda Shanor, a First Amendment scholar, about the case United States v. Hansen, which will be argued before the Supreme Court on Monday.
President Biden has approved a federal emergency declaration for Mississippi, after a tornado hit four counties killing at least 25 people, injuring dozens of others and destroying countless homes.
A bitter legal fight over the childhood home of Singapore's founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, has come to define Singapore's ruling family.
The difference between song and record of the year at the Grammys can be confusing. So confusing, that we messed it up on a story on npr.org, and had to issue a correction.
Thinking about quitting your job or maybe starting a business? NPR's Life Kit has tips on getting your finances in order before making a big leap.
President Biden made a new agreement with Canada to try to curb migration, the latest in a series of steps he has taken to try to get a handle on an issue likely to be front and center in 2024.
A look at how Republicans are reacting to former President Donald Trump's possible indictment.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Mark Pocan, Democratic congressman of Wisconsin, about this week's hearing that featured TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, and how he thinks lawmakers should regulate the app.
HBO's hit Succession returns for its fourth and final season Sunday, offering episodes filled with tart and biting humor while exploring the dysfunctions of a powerful family still trying to connect.
Kharkiv was attacked but did not fall to the Russians. Thousands of residents fled, but one street artist — called the "Ukrainian Banksy" — remained and continued his work.
Even though only 5% of those working in video game development identify as Black, Black gamers and developers have had a significant impact on the industry.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Emily Wagster Pettus of The Associated Press about a rare, long-track tornado that left a trail of devastation across western Mississippi on Friday night.
An explosion Friday night in a chocolate factory in West Reading, Pa., has killed at least two people and left several more missing.
In a speech to the Canadian Parliament, Biden tried to make up for the delay in his visiting by talking about the close ties between the two neighbors. He even made a joke about Toronto's hockey team.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Fall Out Boy members Patrick Stump and Pete Wentz about their new album So Much (For) Stardust.
President Biden is giving a rare press conference after meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa and addressing Parliament.
The NBA's Sacramento Kings are close to clinching a playoff spot, which is saying a lot. The have the longest running playoff drought — 16 years — of any U.S. major professional sports league team.
HBO's hit Succession returns for its fourth and final season Sunday, offering episodes filled with tart, biting humor while exploring the dysfunctions of a powerful family still trying to connect.
A 90-year-old tortoise at the Houston Zoo has become a father of three. He'd only been with his mate for about 30 years. They're critically endangered radiated tortoises that are native to Madagascar.
Clowns of all stripes are at the World Clown Association convention in Orlando, Fla., this week. There they connect with other clowns and improve their skills in workshops all to become better clowns.
More than 1,000 people have now been charged for the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. NPR has tracked every case from arrest to sentencing. Here's what is happening to those charged.
Car chases in India, violent protests in the U.S. and U.K. — over a popular Sikh preacher on the run. India and its diaspora have been captivated by a manhunt for a charismatic separatist leader.
NPR is undergoing a reduction of roughly 10% of its workforce. The layoffs include members of the All Things Considered team.
Keanu Reeves' reluctant assassin is a little less reluctant in his latest outing, John Wick Chapter 4.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with The Athletic senior writer Nicole Auerbach about this weekend's Sweet 16 matchups in men's and women's college basketball tournaments and how Cinderella teams have fared.
Funeral directors in 15 states can now offer "water cremation," in which bodies are dissolved in a chemical solution. Some see it as more eco-friendly and less traumatic than consumption by flame.
A school system in Virginia has engaged parents and teachers in targeted discussions over the treatment of transgender student and mistrust of public schools.
As a Manhattan grand jury hears evidence about former President Donald Trump's involvement in a hush-money arrangement, he also faces scrutiny in other probes that could come with potential charges.
As the month of Ramadan starts, residents of southern Turkey are struggling to mark the holiday as they remain displaced and devastated by last month's earthquakes.
Richmond, Va., is one of the nearly 50 cities that has won a grant from the federal government as it tries to repair some of the damage done to neighborhoods from building highways.
Lawmakers hear from the CEO of TikTok as the threat that the app will be banned grows larger.
Three days after France's president Emmanuel Macron enacted reforms to the country's pension system without the approval of parliament, nation-wide protests resumed.
Twenty years after the first bombs dropped on Baghdad, the U.S. Senate is set to repeal the war authorization for the 2003 Iraq war.
Since February's major train derailment in Ohio, freight rail safety has come under scrutiny. Many rail workers blame a relatively new business model: precision-scheduled railroading.
In this week's My Unsung Hero, Laura Holmes-Haddad got some much-needed kind words from a stranger.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Richard Connor of UNESCO about Wednesday's report on the state of the world's water supply.
A GOP retreat reinvigorated the Republican majority's plans to push forward with partisan bills on everything from education to the budget to immigration.
Denver police say a student at East High School who was being checked for weapons as part of a pre-existing agreement pulled out a gun and shot two administrators.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. After being tried in absentia, she was recently convicted to 15 years in prison on charges of treason.
Michigan lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's right-to-work law, which allows workers to opt out of paying union dues. Republicans call the move a setback for the state's economy.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author Graham Honaker about this moment in college basketball in which iconic coaches' retirements coincide with around 21,000 student athletes transferring schools.
Moderna is quadrupling the price of its COVID-19 vaccine when the U.S. government is no longer the exclusive buyer. Senators grilled the company's CEO on the hike and access for the uninsured.
Areas of Fallujah were leveled in two huge battles 20 years ago when the U.S. invaded Iraq. ISIS took it over and was driven out in 2016. Today, it is a very different city, but the memories remain.
On Capitol Hill, senators grilled Norfolk Southern Railway's CEO about the toxic derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board and Ohio governor spoke.
At Wednesday's argument, the justices struggled to reconcile their own previous decisions enforcing the nation's trademark laws and what some of them saw as a potential threat to free speech.
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To address chronic teacher shortages, school districts across the country are creating residency programs to better recruit and train new teachers. One program in Jackson, Miss., is already paying off.
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage-point in an effort to curb high inflation. Some had called for the Fed to wait after two recent bank failures.
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Scientists have sequenced the genome of Ludwig van Beethoven from two-century-old locks of hair, and found clues about the ailments that plagued him in life.
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A strange comet-like object discovered over 5 years ago was the first known visitor from another solar system. Its movement through space was so odd that scientists struggled to explain it, until now.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, after union workers began a three-day strike.
Since the earthquakes last month, some people in Turkey are taking investigations into the shoddy construction that led to tragedy in their own hands — and social media feeds.
Roller derby competitors from around the country go head to head in a national championship.
The country is considering putting speed limits on its highway network — and the move is leading to some soul searching.
The trial was supposed to serve as a model of justice in the aftermath of the U.S. invasion of Iraq 20 years ago this week. Instead, it became an exercise in revenge.
Seven Henrico County, Virginia, sheriff's deputies and three hospital employees were charged with second-degree murder following the death of 28-year-old Irvo Otieno.
The union representing bus drivers and other support staff for the Los Angeles Unified School District begin a three-day strike. The teachers union plans to walk out in support.
The tournament wraps Tuesday night with what should be a riveting game between defending champion U.S. and two-time winners Japan. The WBC has been a big hit, with record attendance and viewership.
If Donald Trump is to be indicted, Bragg would be the first prosecutor to bring criminal charges against a former U.S. president. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Erica Orden about him.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the comedian and actor on his new book, Undercooked: How I Let Food Become My Life Navigator and How Maybe That's a Dumb Way to Live.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Yi about her novel, which features a Korean American woman who finds awakening in her devotion to a K-pop star.
The Treasury Secretary said the administration is committed to protecting the U.S. banking system and customers who trust their money to it.
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Abby Grossberg says she was misled by Fox lawyers who prepared her to testify in the defamation lawsuit. Fox News says she's revealed confidential information and has sued her.
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Swiss bank Credit Suisse was purchased by a rival Swiss bank UBS today for roughly $3 billion in an emergency deal that likely saved Credit Suisse from going bust.
When you look up at the night sky, can you see the stars? If you live in a large city or near one, the answer is probably no. The culprit is not just clouds and weather — it's light pollution.
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with Mary Lou McDonald, president of the Irish political party Sinn Fein, about efforts to smooth trade between the UK and Ireland in the wake of the Brexit deal.
We hear from the generation that grew up in Iraq since the U.S. invasion 20 years ago that toppled Saddam Hussein.
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with Joshua Yaffa, author of the book Between Two Fires: Truth, Ambition, and Compromise in Putin's Russia, about Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow this week.
Every year Iranians around the world celebrate Nowruz. The Persian new year is a two-week festival that marks the start of spring.
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with Gregory Ablavsky, professor at Stanford Law School, about a set of cases the Supreme Court will hear on Monday involving the water rights of the Navajo Nation.
NPR's Pien Huang talks to Dr. Benjamin Beard, deputy director of the CDC's division of vector borne diseases, about how climate change could be contributing to the spread of diseases.
The influential vocalist played a key role in shaping the funk and R&B sound of the 1970s.
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We're in the full swing of March Madness with the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments underway. There have already been a few upsets and surprises.
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with Noreen Malone, host of the Slow Burn series The Road to the Iraq War, about the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with writer and director Zach Braff about his new movie A Good Person.
Israeli street protests are growing, as leading figures warn Israel's democracy is under threat.
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with epidemiologist Dr. Helene Gayle about the 20th anniversary of PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with Dina Temple-Raston, of the Click Here podcast, about leaked documents that show the Mexican government used spyware to surveil journalists and human rights activists.
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with the Brookings Institution's David Wessel about the week's economic news, including the panic that took over the banking industry after the fall of Silicon Valley Bank.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Justyna Wydrzynska, co-founder of Abortion Dream Team, who was convicted in Poland for helping a woman acquire abortion pills.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Chantel Jennings, senior writer for women's basketball for The Athletic, about March Madness and the women's game.
Faced with a recruiting crisis, the Army has dusted off one of its most popular slogans: "Be All You Can Be." But will that prove popular with a new generation of potential recruits?
Before going to India, Sri Pisharody warned her daughter to watch out for people trying to steal from them. But when they got there, the opposite happened.
Markets have been volatile since Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, amid fears of wider problems with the banking system. Days away from a critical Federal Reserve meeting, they're even more on edge.
Many police departments accept they may never get the number of officers they used to have. The New Orleans PD is "retooling" for a new reality that includes handing some duties to civilians.
Open AI released a new version of ChatGPT this week. It claims GPT-4 is more powerful than ever, and could even do your taxes. But a quick test drive revealed some problems.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Kirsten Holmes and Jevon Skipper from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., about their role in a recent Tiny Desk — with Bono and The Edge.
Amazon's announcement of a pause in development of its second headquarters, in suburban Washington, D.C., is raising questions about the impact on the local economy.
Art history sleuths in Europe have determined that two separate portraits by a 17th-century Flemish artist actually belong together — and the two works of art have been reunited in a Danish museum.
Data was released briefly, then rescinded. As NPR reported previously, there is already strong evidence pointing to these animals in the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan.
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The ICC has issued warrants for the Russian president and his children's rights commissioner for alleged war crimes involving accusations that Russia has forcibly taken Ukrainian children.
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Data from an old NASA spacecraft reveals a volcano erupted on the surface of Venus in 1991, a new study in Science says.
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The sequel to the 2019 film that starred Zachary Levi as the adult superhero persona of a lonely teen goes bigger. And goofier. But the fuel mixture's off and Levi's one-note performance grates.
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Here are six early entries we love, selected from student podcasts submitted on or before March 3.
A Girl Scout, distressed that the cookies she was selling contained palm oil, went rogue and baked her own to raise money for her troop.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Nicole Auerbach, senior writer for The Athletic, about this year's NCAA Men's and Women's 64-team tournaments.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with filmmaker Jingyi Shao about Chang Can Dunk, a coming-of-age sports film about an Asian American teen's quest to reinvent himself — by learning to dunk.
Citizens for Responsible Solar is part of a growing backlash against renewable energy in rural communities across the United States.
In the area, berry fields have become small lakes, leaving workers without jobs, food and, in some cases, housing.
South Korean and Japanese leaders are holding their first summit in 12 years. It could lead to a thaw in ties between the two neighbors, and a closer trilateral relationship with the U.S.
For many families, its extremely difficult to find child care — especially in rural areas where the need far outweighs any available options.
Bands chosen to play at South By SouthWest in Austin get paid just $250 while organizers are making good profits. Musicians are speaking out about needing more money as exposure at the festival is no longer as lucrative.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Robert Gates, former defense secretary and founder of the Gates Global Policy Center, about the center's new report focused on re-imagining public diplomacy.
China's society is aging quickly, straining public welfare and healthcare systems. Fearing the state may not be able to help them when they grow older, more young Chinese are turning to private pension funds.
Writer Rachel Syme reflects on the 65-year-old novel The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe — and why it's so potent today.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says bank depositors can feel confident their money is safe. Yellen promised a thorough review of what went wrong at two regional banks that failed in the past week.
Communities around the US are rushing to spend billions in opioid settlement money paid out by Big Pharma. The Cherokee Nation is investing $100 million in treatment, harm reduction and a fight against stigma.
The Biden administration approved a major oil extraction project in Alaska, a decision that has divided Democrats. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Ed Markey, who opposes the project.
Recession looms for Argentina as the country officially eclipses the 100 percent inflation mark.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with critic Laura Sirikul about the new, and quite possibly final, season of Ted Lasso.
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Ethiopia in an effort to support the peace process after a brutal two-year civil war.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with former customer service executive Amas Tenumah, author of Waiting for Service, on recent surveys showing Americans' dissatisfaction at record highs.
Kuba Stasiak, a young volunteer from Poland, has braved artillery barrages to evacuate residents from Bakhmut, the epicenter of fighting in eastern Ukraine.
Students at Wellesley College voted this week that the women's school should accept trans and nonbinary applicants. Wellesley's president says there will be no change in policy.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with KCRW's Anna Scott about her podcast "City of Tents: Veterans Row." It focuses on a former homeless encampment outside a Department of Veterans Affairs campus.
The latest storm caused more flooding in some areas and brought strong winds. Some residents remain under evacuation orders.
It's a good time to be someone who plays video games. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with James Mastromarino, who edits gaming coverage for NPR, to talk about the year so far.
In March, women and girls from the Umatilla tribes gather wild celery. The tradition connects them to their ancestors and heralds the arrival of spring. But collecting the plant is getting harder.
Lent is a time for Christians to reflect and repent. It's also a time to take on a devotional practice. For a growing number, that practice has become yoga.
If the case succeeds, it could have sweeping repercussions — for abortion providers and patients across the nation, as well as for the FDA's drug-approval process.
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A drop in shares of European lender Credit Suisse is sparking fears that banking turmoil is spreading around the world.
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Statements recognizing indigenous rights to territories seized by colonial powers may be well-meaning. But some indigenous leaders fear these acknowledgements may become routine and performative.
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Two U.S. banks have collapsed since Friday. What does this mean for the average American? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jacob Goldstein about the future of the banking system in the U.S.
Inflation eased in February, but consumer prices are still up 6% from a year ago. The Fed is wrestling with how hard to crack down — a difficult calculation after the collapse of two regional banks.
The EPA proposed new regulations for PFAS and PFOA in the nation's drinking water. The chemicals are part of a class of so-called forever chemicals associated with a variety of health problems.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with domestic policy advisor Susan Rice about the executive order that President Biden unveils Tuesday with the goal of reducing gun violence.
Last year, Hurricane Ian decimating parts of the state. Now, communities are trying to figure out how to prepare for increasingly intense storms due to human-caused climate change.
NPR's Juana Summers talks to early 2000s socialite and "it girl" Paris Hilton about her new book, Paris: The Memoir.
The 16th largest bank in the country failed. Then, the government said it was taking over another big bank. NPR takes a look at the financial institution that set this all off — Silicon Valley Bank.
The Savannah Bananas, an entertaining baseball team, recently took on some retired Major League Baseball players in a game that proved just how much fun this version of baseball can be.
Pat Schroeder is being remembered as a feminist icon. Her 12 terms in Congress as a Colorado Democrat resulted in big strides for women's rights, including passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Most states pay or offer some financial compensation to state legislators. Not New Mexico, and that can be a barrier to people who aren't wealthy entering politics. A new bill would change that.
As Russia's war on Ukraine drags on, traumatized soldiers can recharge at a Western-style healing center in northwestern Ukraine before returning to the frontline.
Meta announced another round of layoffs on Tuesday, which means the company will be cutting a fifth of its total workforce in just a few months. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said it's a new economic reality.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nita Farahany about her new book The Battle For Your Brain, which looks at the promise and perils of neurotechnology — tech that connects the human brain and computers.
Cyclone Freddy is tearing its way through Southern Africa and is on track to be one of the longest lasting and strongest cyclones on record.
The Russians claim the U.S. drone crashed on its own. Either way, it appears to be the most serious incident involving the U.S. and Russian militaries in the volatile region in and around Ukraine.
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Former soccer star Gary Lineker will be back at the BBC this weekend. He was suspended last week after he criticized the government's new asylum policy.
Despite President Biden's efforts to reassure markets and the government's backstop of customers' deposits, Wall Street remains worried about the risk of contagion.
In poll after poll, former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are the top two Republicans want as their 2024 nominee. In dueling events in Iowa, they pitch themselves to voters.
President Biden announces a submarine deal with Britain and Australia to bolster the Western naval presence in the Pacific. The agreement is seen as part of a larger effort to counter a rising China.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with The Wall Street Journal's Sabrina Siddiqui about going to report on President Biden's secret trip to Ukraine shortly after coming off of maternity leave.
ConocoPhillip's $8 billion Willow project in the Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve will move ahead. Biden put millions of acres off-limits to future oil drilling; environment groups aren't thrilled.
Kamal Kapadia's tech startup had all of its money in Silicon Valley Bank. They're still trying to access their funds, days after it collapsed.
China has a new premier — Li Qiang, widely regarded as one of Xi Jinping's closest allies. We take a close look at Li's career and his government's priorities in the coming decade.
Patterson, New Jersey is trying to fight back against the grip of fentanyl by passing harsher laws. But critics say those laws punish addiction and don't address more serious problems.
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Junior doctors in Britain's National Health Service are striking, the latest in a wave of health worker protests — fueling debate about the future of Britain's system of free universal health care.
NPR's Juana summers talks with former Congressman Barney Frank about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and the Dodd-Frank rollback of 2018.
In an analysis of Sunday's Oscars telecast, we look at historic wins, surprising snubs and the performance of host Jimmy Kimmel.
The rapper's first full-length record is a testament to the way she's been able to interact with her femininity through her creative process.
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There's a third Creed movie in theaters, which technically makes it the ninth Rocky movie. And a new Rocky movie means... a new training montage.
NPR's Michel Martin talks with the Rev. Juan Carlos Ruiz, pastor of The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd, about his local efforts to provide aid to migrants in Brooklyn.
After nearly eight years as co-host of All Things Considered, Michel Martin signs off to join Morning Edition.
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Ana Ceballos, a reporter for the Miami Herald who has been following Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on his book tour and his possible bid for the presidency.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kaiser Health News correspondent Julie Rovner about the politics of Medicare ahead of debt ceiling talks in Washington.
Students in a Canadian elementary school teamed with NASA to see if a life-saving drug would work in space: EpiPens.
Former president Donald Trump has been invited to speak to a Manhattan grand jury this week. Former prosecutor Harry Litman tells NPR's Michel Martin what this means.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Joseph Hupy, a professor at Purdue University, about soil toxicity in Ukraine farmlands as a result of the war.
With four nominations, more Asian performers were recognized by the Academy in 2023 than in any single year in its history. In other respects, this year was a step back from diversity at the Oscars.
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Michel Martin talks about high-end Irish cuisine with Dervilla O'Flynn, head chef at Ballymaloe House, a hotel and restaurant in Ireland, just in time for St. Patrick's Day.
A Texas man is suing three women for allegedly helping his now-ex-wife obtain a medication abortion. It's believed to be the first such case since the Supreme Court decision upending abortion rights.
As Turkey's elections near, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Soner Cagaptay, an expert on Turkish politics, about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan political fate after last month's deadly earthquakes.
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Joost Hiltermann, of the International Crisis Group, about the recent deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume diplomatic relations, after years of tension.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke about the Department of Justice's report about the civil rights abuses in the Louisville Police Department.
California continues to deal with treacherous weather. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sheriff William Honsal of Humboldt County, Calif., about what residents are experiencing.
Popstar Miley Cyrus released a new album Friday titled Endless Summer. The Guardian's Shaad D'Souza discusses a few standout tracks.
Do high-profile visits from U.S. leaders to Taiwan hurt or help? Do they really matter?
Accusations of racial bias are fueling changes in the home appraisal industry. Companies say modernizing the technology and data they use will help limit discrimination.
Firefighters are often "woefully under-equipped" to handle train accidents that emit hazardous materials. Most of those serious enough to cause evacuations happened near small towns.
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Peterson Zah, president of the Navajo Nation during tumultuous times in the 1980s has died. He's being remembered for helping secure long-term benefits for the nation from energy development.
The parade of storms that have pummeled California this winter caused hundreds of rockslides around the state. Now, geologists are out assessing new risks and shoring up protections.
When Barbara Thorpe died in 2002, she left almost all of her money — $200,000 — to benefit the cats of her hometown, Dixfield, Maine. But that decision turned into a huge legal battle.
In recent days it's seemed like there's a greater chance that Americans will be blocked from using the popular app TikTok. A ban wouldn't be simple and could have implications far beyond our phones.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about recent train derailments, and the future of rail safety.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Dina Nayeri about her new book Who Gets Believed? and how expanding the stories we are familiar with can help us to believe strangers and vulnerable populations.
U.S. employers added 311,000 jobs in February, a modest slowdown from the month before. The jobs report will be closely studied by the Federal Reserve as policymakers try to battle inflation.
The first six albums from hip hop group De La Soul are finally out on streaming platforms after years being tied up in legal disputes.
A preview of what observers are expecting — potential firsts, records and oddities — at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday.
Republican lawmakers want Mexico to accept U.S. military aid to cripple drug cartels making and smuggling deadly fentanyl. López Obrador mocked the idea as a threat to his country's sovereignty.
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Saudi Arabia and Iran are restoring full diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by China, a move that could reduce tensions in the region and that asserts China's growing influence in the Gulf.
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Monkeys using stones to crack open nuts generate many stone flakes accidentally that look exactly like the ones archaeologists have long thought early humans made intentionally as tools. Oops.
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Clocks spring forward this weekend meaning we all lose an hour of sleep. We have some tips to help you adjust to daylight saving time. And what do sleep scientists say about switching back and forth?
Researchers have mapped the more than 500,000 connections in the intricate brain of a fruit fly larva. This map, they say, could help scientists figure out how learning changes the human brain, too.
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Students in the St. Petersburg area are protesting a book ban imposed by a school district using a new state law. A new training video for librarians warns not to shelf books that could be challenged.
At least six people have died after a barrage of Russian missiles hit targets across Ukraine early Thursday. They also knocked out power at Europe's largest atomic power station.
Norfolk Southern's CEO and others testify during a Senate committee hearing on the fiery train derailment that occurred in early February in East Palestine, Ohio.
Mobile home parks provide a lot of affordable housing, but affordability can disappear when parks are sold. New efforts are trying to help park residents buy the land under their homes.
Millions of American households will see a sharp cut in SNAP benefits as the government winds down its pandemic assistance. Some experts say the country is about to fall off a "hunger cliff."
Based on unfounded election fraud conspiracy theories, one northern California county has dropped Dominion Voting Systems.
Another atmospheric river arrives in California late Thursday — bringing with it warmer air, rain and a risk of flooding.
Credit card perks are being subsidized by people who have less, argues Chenzi Xu, a finance professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
We break down the messaging in President Biden's latest budget proposal, a document that the White House is using to try to pressure Republicans in Congress ahead of the looming debt limit deadline.
Topol — the actor who went by a single name and who appeared on stage as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof hundreds of times — has died.
Much of America's nuclear arsenal is decades out of date. A huge and urgent push to rebuild it has started, but there aren't enough workers with the skills and mechanical aptitude to do this work.
Record-setting winter storms have battered California. In the northern part of the state, an unusual rescue operation is underway to airdrop hay to stranded cattle.
Before digital projectors in movie theaters, projectionists had to quickly move from one film reel to the next. NPR looks at what has changed since the days of film in our series, "Backstage Pass."
The U.S. Senate voted to block a sweeping criminal justice reform bill passed by local lawmakers in the District of Columbia.
The Twitter account for the Merriam-Webster dictionary put out a call asking people to share words in other languages that don't fully translate to English. People came through.
A new AI-powered TikTok filter makes users look younger and more glamorous are freaking people out. There are concerns the tools promote unrealistic beauty standards and blurs the lines of reality.
California's housing crisis is acute, and the state is forcing cities to do something about it. One tool is called "the builder's remedy," which allows developers to circumvent local regulations.
As questions remain over the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Republican-led House is attempting to shed new light on the matter, but its not without political debate and questionable claims.
The DOJ says the Louisville Metro Police Department routinely violated civil rights, conducted unlawful searches and discriminated against Black people and people with behavioral health disabilities.
Thousands of undocumented farmworkers in California are reaching retirement age. But many need to continue working because they don't have access to retirement benefits such as Social Security.
News that Julie Su was nominated to be the next Labor Secretary brought cheers from unions and Democratic lawmakers, especially Asian Americans. But that doesn't mean she'll have an easy confirmation.
In 2015, an intense atmospheric river in Sitka, Alaska, triggered a series of landslides, one of which took the lives of three locals. Sitka chose to respond — with science.
Women marched on International Women's Day to demand equal rights in Pakistan. But their slogans, like "my body, my choice," are red meat for conservatives who see the protesters as un-Islamic.
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CIA Director William Burns and other top national security officials address the most substantial threats facing the U.S. as they go before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
The Third International Summit on Genome Editing concluded Monday with ethicists warning scientists to slow down efforts to use gene-editing to enhance the health of embryos.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with David G. Vequist, who runs the Center of Medical Tourism Research at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, about medical tourism in Mexico.
Joseph Zucchero, the owner of the Chicago restaurant Mr. Beef, has died. Since 1979, his restaurant has dished out beloved Italian beef sandwiches.
Brazilian samba musician Rogê already conquered Rio de Janeiro. Now, he's here to give the U.S. a taste of Brazil with his new album Curyman.
Credit card debt is at a record high, climbing nearly 19% in the fourth quarter of 2022. Many Americans have exhausted their savings and are now deep in the hole trying to cover the cost of living.
The U.S. has nominated Ajay Banga to head the World Bank. A naturalized American, Banga has decades of experience in finance but faces major challenges at the multilateral lending institution.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell took a rare step to slam a series by Fox News host Tucker Carlson attempting to whitewash the Jan. 6 insurrection.
The Mexican president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, says a suspect has been arrested over the kidnapping of four Americans — two of whom were found dead on Tuesday.
A fifth grade girls basketball team had to join the boys league to keep their practice facility. They won the championship but were denied the championship trophy.
In Georgia, protestors of a proposed police training facility are facing domestic terrorism charges. Atlanta's mayor is defending the training facility as a way to fight crime and attract officers.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Colin Kaepernick on his book Change The Game, detailing his pivot from baseball to football and how he found himself in the process.
After seeing mounting evidence in a defamation case against Fox News, outside legal experts say the powerful network is in real legal trouble.
Before they were driven to extinction, giant elephant birds roamed Madagascar, weighing up to 2,000 pounds and towering 10 feet tall. A new analysis gives hints as to how many species there once were.
California's governor tweeted out the state was "done" with Walgreens because of its response to a threat from 20 Republican attorneys general over abortion pills.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Alice Winn about her debut book In Memoriam, a love story following two boarding school classmates fighting for Britain in the trenches of World War I.
State legislatures around the U.S. are passing bans on gender affirming care for trans youth at a quickening pace. Yet these bans are often put on hold by courts skeptical of their legality.
Speaking before the Senate Banking Committee, Powell warned the central bank may have to raise interest rates even more, sending stock markets sharply lower.
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A new study in PLOS Biology finds that bumblebees can learn to solve puzzles from each other — suggesting that even invertebrate animals may have a capacity for culture.
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The British architect is known for his crisp, understated, elegant work. "He enhances the quality of people's lives through a poetic sensation that always flows from his buildings," the jury said.
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As a kid, Kazuo Ishiguro saw Akira Kurosawa's 1952 film Ikiru. "It made a terrific impact on me," the Nobel prize-winner recalls. His film Living is nominated for an Oscar for best adapted screenplay.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Lexington Herald Leader reporter Janet Patton about the whiskey fungus plaguing thousands of residents who live near Jack Daniels distilleries in Tennessee and Kentucky.
Afghan women's rights activists plead with their male classmates to stay home as the Taliban reopen colleges and high schools — for men and boys only.
Moderates in the Republican party have been among the most popular governors in the country — and yet, the party is likely to nominate an archconservative as its presidential nominee.
Almost a year later, Chris Rock is still seething about "The Slap." During his Netflix special, he told an audience how much he now despises Will and Jada Pinkett Smith.
A month after the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, the massive loss of life and ongoing needs are finally becoming clear.
Conservative lawmakers in Kansas want to provide millions of dollars to crisis pregnancy centers. It's an effort to rein in abortions after voters protected abortion rights.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Donal Ryan on where the idea for his new book The Queen of Dirt Island came from and how he completed it in 12 weeks.
Allegations of poisonings at dozens of girls schools has prompted responses from Iran's supreme leader and others, showing the pressures on the government to respond to continued unrest.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Georgia President Salome Zourabichvili about how her country is faring a year into Russia's war in Ukraine.
When Bob Cialdini was in high school, a scout gave him an offer to play in the minor leagues. On the way to get a pen to sign the contract, the scout gave him advice that changed his life.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with historian Jules Gill-Peterson of Johns Hopkins University about the long history of laws targeting drag in the U.S.
Judith Heumann was a disability rights activist and a leader of the disability community. In 1977, she helped to revive legislation that set the groundwork for the Americans with Disabilities Act.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with state lawmakers Michele Grim of Ohio and Mike Jacobson of Nebraska about legislation to improve rail safety amid multiple derailments.
Florida Gov. DeSantis' pugnacious approach to issues involving race, sexual orientation and public health has pushed him to the front of the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Robi Damelin and Bassam Aramin, two parents who lost their children to the violence between Israelis and Palestinians, about the current unrest taking place there.
NASA's Sonification Project is a collaborative effort to turn data collected from the outer reaches of the universe into sounds. Their album Universal Harmonies is out on March 10.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with up-and-coming director Alex Heller about her first feature length film, The Year Between.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with conservative columnist Mona Charen about the Conservative Political Action Conference, which just wrapped, and what it tells us about the future of the GOP.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Linda Jones, co-founder of Alabama Childhood Food Solutions, about the expiration of the pandemic expansion of SNAP benefits.
Two years in, the avian flu has affected nearly 59 million poultry in the U.S. And as we head into spring migration season, poultry farmers are bracing themselves.
Heumann was instrumental in pushing to expand the civil rights of Americans with disabilities and continued to advocate for disability rights around the globe. She died on Saturday at age 75.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Devin Alexander in Newton, Mass., about his legal cannabis company after having been arrested for selling cannabis in 2011.
In the early weeks of the Russian invasion, abortion pills dwindled in Ukraine. NPR's Rough Translation podcast followed an effort to smuggle pills to Ukrainian doctors.
After years of legal battles, the hip-hop group De La Soul's music is available now for streaming on major platforms.
Violent crime is up across the country — and voters are fed up. But why is it so difficult to find solutions?
Businesses react to British Prime Minister Rushi Sunak's new deal with the European Union about trade arrangement in Northern Ireland.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Amos Hochstein, who advises President Biden about energy security, about the administration's goal to have the U.S. be a bigger player in making electric car batteries.
The mother of an ROTC cadet is demanding accountability after her daughter died during a training event. Federal investigators confirm a high rate of accidents and deaths in training.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has made a surprise visit to Ukraine Friday to attend a war crimes conference and to pledge his support.
We hear from ordinary people concerned about the future of Israeli democracy and whether the West Bank is on the verge of chaos.
After years on the brink, Barnes & Noble is going for a plot twist: The book chain is staging its biggest expansion in over a decade.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill banning drag shows in public spaces. Critics of the bill say it could impact not just drag performers, but queer Tennesseans across the board.
Some Michigan lawmakers want to do away with the life without parole sentence that juveniles who have been convicted of murder can still receive.
When a member of Congress proposes a bill, there's a nonpartisan agency that tells lawmakers how much their bill would cost: The Congressional Budget Office. But estimating these costs can get messy.
Along a quiet but unpredictable border, Ukrainian soldiers are digging in for a protracted war and training to help besieged forces in the east.
The new Netflix show Full Swing takes you behind the scenes for an inside look at the range of today's PGA Tour players — and the mental toughness it takes to survive on the tour.
More than a dozen states have proposed bills that would restrict minors' access to drag performances. So where does that leave high school theatre productions like Rent or nontraditional casting?
Once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to two life terms for murdering his wife and son in their small South Carolina town, where respect and fear of the Murdaugh family ran deep.
El Salvador's government has jailed more than 60,000 people in an effort to end gang dominance. Some mothers whose sons have been swept up and imprisoned are still waiting for answers.
NPR's Robin Hilton sits down with composer Volker Bertelmann to talk about how he channeled the drama and horror of World War I into his Oscar-nominated score for "All Quiet On The Western Front."
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Michael Lee of The Washington post about the NFL's bleak history hiring Black head coaches.
Warmer winters means "tick season" is now year-round in the Northeast — with people experiencing bites that can lead to a variety of diseases.
President Biden is about to get the chance to wield a tool of the office for the first time — the veto pen — over a measure that was passed to roll back a Biden administration financial regulation.
Moderna said people without insurance will be able to get its COVID vaccine at no cost after the U.S. government bows out. But patients will have to use the company's cumbersome assistance program.
Ukrainian officials say they have been fighting the first "hybrid war," in cyberspace and on the ground. A year in, digital tools remain an important — if ambiguous — component of the conflict.
For years, a 9/11 trial was "delayed," but lately the glacial march toward trial has stopped almost entirely while settlement talks are underway. Now, that process is also experiencing delays.
In Los Angeles, the county board and city council have long been dominated by homeowners. But most resident rent. Now, in recent elections, renters have begun to take office and change policies.
Scientists have confirmed that toothed whales have a vocal register and can produce a variety of sounds –- something previously confirmed only in humans and crows.
The union representing Los Angeles police officers has proposed scaling back officers' duties. It wants to hand many non-emergency and non-criminal calls for help over to other city agencies.
China has proposed a 12-point plan to bring about peace in Ukraine. The U.S. says China is "far from an honest broker," because of China's "no limits partnership with Russia."
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Paul Scharre about how tech giants and the world's militaries are wielding the power of artificial intelligence. It's the subject of his new book Four Battlegrounds.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch tacked on some sentences to a 2021 ruling — planting the seeds of a legal fight that could further weaken Voting Rights Act protections for people of color.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Neal Baer, former executive producer of Law and Order: SVU, about American audiences' fascination with crime stories.
Retired Navy commander Joe Dituri is attempting to break the world record for living underwater. NPR's Juana Summers checks in with him on his second day.
Larry Hunt, the "Bucket Man" who brought his percussive soundtrack to the streets of downtown San Francisco, has died at 64.
In the first few episodes of the new season there is way too much tell and not enough show — but it's too early to abandon the series.
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By some estimates, chronic absenteeism doubled during the pandemic. Now, about halfway through the most "normal" school year since 2020, the situation hasn't improved in many places.
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Scientists are finally publishing all the details of what happened when a NASA spacecraft smashed into an asteroid to try to push it off course in September of 2022.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Kate Zernike about her new book The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Laura Washington of The Chicago Tribune about the results of the Chicago mayoral election.
An insulin maker is cutting its prices. Eli Lilly, one of the three makers of insulin products in the United States, is also making other moves toward affordability for people with diabetes.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks about the company's move to reduce prices on some older insulins and cap how much people have to pay out of their own pocket.
A piece that aired on NPR this week about the discovery of DNA's structure neglected to mention the significant contribution of Rosalind Franklin to that scientific milestone.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jeff Reitz, who recently set a Guinness World Record for going to Disneyland for 2,995 consecutive days. That's eight years, three months and 13 days.
The earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria has taken a mental toll on survivors. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with trauma psychologist Dr. Alexandra Chen about the earthquake's psychological impact.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with chef Raghavan Iyer about his new book On the Curry Trail: Chasing the Flavor that Seduced the World.
Surfing isn't just for summer. You'll find riders catching waves in Maine all winter long.
The Institute for Sexual Research, founded in 1919, pioneered modern gender-affirming health care. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with medical historian Brandy Schillace on this piece of queer history.
You're at the theater, the last scene ends, and the cast comes out for applause. It's pretty standard today. But curtain calls once were eccentric, revealing, funny and just plain effective.
The hijab has a long and fraught political history in Iran. What does the hijab mean to the Islamic Republic and its survival?
Nigeria, Africa's largest democracy, has a new president — but he faces huge challenges, including reconciliation with the opposition after a bitter election.
This evening, right after sunset, the sky will display something beautiful: the brightest planets Venus and Jupiter will come so close to each that they will almost look like they might touch.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Library of Congress scholar-in-residence and Black Film Archive creator Maya Cade about Black resistance in film and how it has been received by the public over the years.
Jessie Diggins became the first-ever U.S. skier to win an individual world title Tuesday in Slovenia. She's already the most decorated American cross-country skier ever — even before this latest win.
A new drug to prevent severe RSV infections could soon be available for young babies. Up to 80,000 young kids get hospitalized with RSV each year in the U.S.
Congress is putting the spotlight on the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China. China is a rare issue where Republicans and Democrats agree Congress needs to respond to threats.
The U.S. Department of Energy says with "low confidence" that COVID-19 might have originated in a lab leak. But the scientific evidence overwhelmingly points to a natural origin for the virus.
At the Supreme Court, some Republican-dominated states seemed on the verge of invalidating Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. A majority of the court's conservatives looked skeptical of the plan.
Russia's war in Ukraine is causing a profound and permanent shift in the world's oil markets, creating new geopolitical alliances. Analysts say it's comparable to the 1970s Arab oil embargo.
Rupert Murdoch said he knew Fox News stars were endorsing lies about the 2020 elections in Dominion Voting Systems' defamation suit against Fox for $1.6 billion.
Real estate appraisers are overwhelmingly older, white and male. Now, with a growing body of research on racial bias in appraisals, there's a new push to bring in more diverse people.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with poet and activist Reginald Dwayne Betts and artist Titus Kaphar about their new book, Redaction. The book is based on poems and portraits from redacted lawsuits.
January marked 100 years since racist violence destroyed Rosewood. Now, would discussing it run afoul of new laws limiting how race, history, gender and sexuality are taught in Florida classrooms?
A two-year strike in Alabama may be coming to a close with a big loss for the union. Workers at Warrior Met Coal wanted better pay and benefits and are coming away with nothing.
On Feb. 28, 1953, two scientists named James Watson and Francis Crick had a flash of insight that changed the world. They discovered the double helix structure of DNA.
Opposition parties in Africa's largest democracy are crying foul and calling for fresh elections in Nigeria, citing claims of vote rigging.
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When Lauren Miller found out one of her twins had a fatal condition, she discovered her doctors in Texas would only say: You need to leave the state. She went to Colorado for a selective reduction.
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Phoenix has long been one of America's fastest growing cities. But central Arizona may finally be facing a reckoning as much of its groundwater supplies are becoming tapped out.
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Results from the Nigeria's general election are gradually trickling in, in a weekend vote that was delayed by poor organization and sporadic violence at polling stations.
Wyoming has one of America's worst physician shortages, and now some homegrown medical students say they're looking for jobs out of state as state lawmakers are pushing bills criminalizing abortion.
Britain and the European Union signed a new agreement to solve one of Brexit's thorniest challenges: the trading status of Northern Ireland.
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In the year since Russia invaded Ukraine, the conflict has played out on the battlefield of information, too. Russia is using social media, traditional media and allies to push false narratives.
As three Israelis are fatally shot and a Palestinian is killed during riots by Jewish settlers, the U.S. is pushing diplomacy to keep violence in the occupied West Bank from escalating more.
Many big banks are offering shockingly low interest rates on basic savings accounts. Experts say moving your money to a credit union or smaller institution could be a much better deal.
In this week's My Unsung Hero, Sarah Feldman thanks someone for their gift more than 20 years ago.
Newspapers across the country have dropped the comic strip Dilbert after the creator made a series of racist remarks.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Michael Osterholm about what the general public can understand about the origins of COVID-19.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with three educators who are currently teaching the new AP course on African-American studies.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Grant Brisbee of The Athletic about the new Major League Baseball rules that have some baseball purists outraged.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Alana Casanova-Burgess about the new season of the podcast La Brega, which tells a history of Puerto Rico through eight famous songs.
Even though only 5% of those working in video game development identify as Black, Black gamers and developers have had a significant impact on the industry.
At issue is how the CFPB is funded: It gets its money from the Federal Reserve, which in turn is funded by bank fees, and not through congressional appropriations.
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Cuellar, a Texas Democrat, spoke with NPR about a Biden administration proposal to limit asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. He says the number of arriving migrants is overwhelming local officials.
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The Biden administration's proposed rule change encourages migrants to seek asylum in a third country other than the U.S.
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Darrick Hamilton, economics professor at The New School in New York City, about the relationship between interest rates and wealth inequality.
Eight years before Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine's president fled to Moscow after the Maidan protests forced him from office.
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over the Biden administration's attempts to erase the federal student loan debts of tens of millions of borrowers.
Hollywood generally takes a breather in January and February, but here's a selective peek at the laughs, tears, and action coming to theaters before Memorial Day.
On her upcoming album, I Am The River, The River Is Me, songwriter Jen Cloher sings about the wildfires that swept through Australia in 2019 and 2020.
A coalition of state attorneys general is suing the Food and Drug Administration over its regulation of mifepristone. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
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Election day dawns in Africa's biggest democracy, as Nigerians vote in one of the most consequential elections in decades.
What more can the United Nations do, as Russia's war in Ukraine enters its second year? NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
When Apple was on the brink of bankruptcy, a vast supply chain in China helped reverse its fortunes. But following pandemic disruptions and tensions between the U.S. and China, that might change.
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Dr. Judith Herman, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, who says the courts fail to secure meaningful justice for survivors of domestic violence.
James Jones is a Black member of the Church of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon Church, who is using his church's theology to teach anti-racist principles to fellow members.
A union that represents many of The New York Times' journalists sided with writers who signed a petition critical of the paper's coverage of trans people. That sparked a backlash in the newsroom.
After a surge of respiratory viruses early this winter, many children's hospitals are finally returning to normal. But next time they surge, beds for young patients could again be hard to come by.
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a lengthy press conference in Kyiv Friday as the country marked one year since Russia's invasion.
The director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives speaks out about mass shootings and what his agency is doing to help solve violent crimes.
SNAP, a federal nutrition assistance program, will again require some recipients to work in order to receive aid. But new research raises questions about whether work requirements actually work.
The big winter storm across much of the U.S. is especially challenging in West Coast cities not accustomed to snow and such low temperatures. It's particularly hard for people without housing.
NPR's Ari Shapiro checks in with parents Alex Spektor and Irma Nuñez on the first birthday of their twin boys who were evacuated as newborns from Ukraine in the early days of the war.
NPR's Mary Louise Jelly speaks with Robin Murphy, professor at Texas A&M University, about the through line between a science fiction novel and the current state of AI and automation.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Vivian Yoon. Her new podcast K-Pop Dreaming is a personal and historical journey through Korean pop music.
Opposition is mounting to what would be one of the biggest wind energy projects on federal public land. A neighboring former Japanese internment camp has a constituency fighting it.
A federal judge is set to rule in a case challenging the FDA's approval of an abortion pill decades ago. Siding with the anti-abortion group may have ripple effects on drug approvals as we know them.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former Mexican Ambassador Arturo Sarukhán about the potential changes to the country's electoral process.
A year into the war in Ukraine, evidence of alleged war crimes by Russian soldiers is mounting.
After 19 seasons, Dr. Meredith Grey of ABC's hit drama Grey's Anatomy says goodbye as a series regular.
Traveling with an aid flight into government-held areas of Syria shows problems that go back before the recent earthquake - like poverty and loss from the civil war.
Over the last three decades, singer-songwriter Iris DeMent has gained a cult following of folk, gospel and country music fans.
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The country's credit rating could be downgraded if the debt ceiling isn't raised, but a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds Americans split on whether to raise it and how to deal with the debt.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Brooke Neubauer, founder and CEO of The Just One project in Las Vegas, about how the end of COVID food benefits will affect the community.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Kenn Crossley, Syria country director for the UN World Food Programme, about the process of getting aid to people in need after the earthquake earlier in February.
Prosecutors made their case for charging Anderson Lee Aldrich with hate crimes in the shooting that killed five and wounded 19. Aldrich was very emotional in this court appearance.
James Jones is a Black Mormon who is using his church's theology to teach anti-racist principles to fellow church members.
Consumers began 2023 with a surprisingly strong spending spree, but businesses aren't sure it will last. People's spending will play a big role in shaping the economic outlook and future of inflation.
Nigeria is in the middle of a cash crisis as the country attempts to replace its old currency with a new one — leaving many cashless and furious.
One year after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, life in Russia has changed profoundly. It is a place of lost freedoms, historical grievances, pride and despair.
Students at six universities and colleges in Florida staged a walkout on Thursday. They're protesting a move by state officials to share healthcare information about transgender students.
The Sentencing Commission is considering changing how federal prisoners can request compassionate release, a program essential to inmates with a terminally illness or other extraordinary circumstance.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., about his visit to Taiwan with a bipartisan delegation and if the U.S. approach of "strategic ambiguity" is effective in China-Taiwan relations.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Neil Clarke, editor-in-chief of the renowned literary journal Clarkesworld, about the deluge of submissions written by artificial intelligence software like ChatGPT.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Michael Regan, administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, about the response after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
A wheel bearing on the train's 23rd car overheated to a dangerous degree, a new NTSB report says. An earlier warning may have helped to prevent the derailment, officials said.
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The military alliance is publicly committed to preserving Ukraine's independence. But discussions on how to reach that goal are quietly contentious.
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Angela Bassett has been nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. It's a landmark in a long, distinguished career that began in the 1980s.
National Democrats breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday as Sen. Jon Tester of Montana — one of the only red-state Democrats left in the Senate — announced that he will be running for a fourth term.
Day two of the big tech arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court: On one side are Twitter, Google, Facebook and other mega companies. On the other, American families of people killed in terrorist attacks.
At least 12 whales have washed up on beaches in New York and New Jersey since December. People are spreading misinformation that off-shore wind development caused their deaths.
An artist in Miami is hoping to buy pieces of Jeff Koons Balloon Dog sculpture that shattered earlier this week.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Nicholas Proia, Northeastern Ohio Medical University's clinical professor of internal medicine, about the health of locals after the East Palestine train derailment.
As Russia's war with Ukraine reaches the one-year mark, many say the war is entering a critical phase. But some Republican lawmakers are raising questions about the ongoing support from the U.S.
Pennsylvania residents who live near the site of a toxic train derailment in Ohio say they aren't getting the attention and recovery help that they should.
A year into Russia's war in Ukraine, China is treading a fine line in the conflict. The Biden administration says it's concerned China might give Russia "lethal support" for its campaign in Ukraine.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the Associated Press' Joe Federman about the Israeli raid that killed at least 11 people in Nablus and injured scores more.
A shortage of both generic and brand-name Adderall began in October. That's left many ADHD patients without their needed medication.
As many as 55,000 formerly incarcerated people in Minnesota will become eligible to vote under a bill about to become law. It's part of a voting-access push in a state where Democrats call the shots.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with reporter Jon Keegan of The Markup about the data that Kroger grocery chain collects about customers in its loyalty program.
Archaeologists have discovered evidence of a rare type of skull surgery dating back to the Bronze Age that's similar to a procedure still being used today.
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In a city known for its pistachio baklava, a pastry heavyweight turned his family's restaurant into a charity kitchen and shelter after the catastrophic Feb. 6 earthquake.
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The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual citizen-science project that gathers data about wild birds. Participants go outside for at least 15 minutes and identify as many birds as they can.
Thousands of migrants could be denied asylum if they pass through another country such as Mexico on the way to the U.S. border under a proposed regulation published by the Biden administration.
Don Lemon has been absent from his morning show after making sexist and ageist remarks about Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley. He's slated to return to air Wednesday.
Pete Reed, a former U.S. Marine turned frontline humanitarian medic was killed by a Russian missile this month while treating wounded Ukrainian civilians in Bakhmut. We hear from those who knew him.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving Section 230, the law that provides tech companies a legal shield against being sued over content posted online by their users.
Two weeks after a toxic train derailment in Ohio, the cleanup continues. The EPA says Norfolk Southern will be responsible for the damage and all related costs of affected residents and businesses.
Russia announced Tuesday that they're suspending participation in the New START treaty. It's the latest blow to the treaty system governing U.S. and Russia's nuclear weapons stockpiles.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Jean D'Amerique about his novel A Sun to be Sewn: a tragic love story told from the perspective of a 12-year-old girl living in a neighborhood in Haiti.
Longtime Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced she will be running for the U.S. Senate seat in California after Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced she'll retire at the end of this term.
The White House says Tesla will open thousands of its proprietary chargers up to be used by any EV driver. What will this mean for current Tesla drivers and the rate of EV adoption?
A review of the more than 300 requests to invoke Colorado's red flag law since it was enacted three years ago shows its application is difficult and some police think it violates the 2nd Amendment.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jake Bittle, the author of The Great Displacement, about how climate change has forced some people in the U.S. to relocate against their will.
President Biden spoke in Warsaw ahead of the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and a day after his Kyiv visit. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin addressed the Russian nation in Moscow.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Simon Ursell, managing director of Tyler Grange, about the company's 4-day workweek experiment and the decision to continue with a shortened week for its employees.
In 2019, a metal detectorist from Birmingham, England, found buried treasure: a 500-year-old gold necklace inscribed with the initials of King Henry-the-Eighth and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon.
Musicians in New Orleans and Cuba are exploring their shared heritage and similar sounds. High school musicians from New Orleans are finding common ground with students at a Havana conservatory.
A key part of the NBA All Star Weekend is the Slam Dunk Contest. We look at how both pro basketball and dunking have evolved and why fans can't get enough of it.
George Washington, the first U.S. president, never did much to mark his own birthday. Americans celebrated anyway. His birthday became a federal holiday, which has morphed since 1879.
Florida is among a growing number of states to ban gender-affirming care, such as puberty blockers or hormones, for transgender youth.
President Biden visited Kyiv just shy of a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. He spent time with President Zelensky, who called this visit the most important in U.S.-Ukrainian history.
Getting verified on Facebook and Instagram will now cost at least $12 a month, as the social media giant seems to be taking a cue from Twitter.
Hollywood generally takes a breather in January and February, but here's a selective peek at the laughs, tears and action Hollywood has in store before Memorial Day.
President Biden is marking the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine with a visit to neighboring Poland after a whirlwind secret trip to Kyiv.
In Plains, Ga., the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park held a previously-scheduled President's Day event. People who came to Carter's hometown honored him now that he's entered hospice care.
The largest Catholic congregation in the U.S. is now in California's Central Valley. It serves more than 14,000 families. Its size correlates with the dramatically falling number of Catholic priests.
Hybrids, which are much more fuel-efficient than conventional vehicles, were the first eco-friendly mass-market vehicles. But are they environmentally friendly today? That's a hotly debated question.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Inside Story host Lawrence Bartley about the series, created by formerly incarcerated people, for audiences inside and ouside the system.
As Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, expectations were low for Ukraine's president. But Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confounded both his allies and his enemies with his performance.
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Two stroke patients regained control of a disabled arm and hand after researchers delivered electrical stimulation to their spines, paving the way toward a medical device that could aid movement.
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As children continue to navigate the most "normal" school year since the pandemic, 2023's School Counselor of the Year shares some advice.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Robert Battle, artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, about the company's 2023 tour, which explores themes of love and joy.
Deleting meetings has become a thing, post-pandemic. But does wiping calendars clean make sense for everybody? Is there such a thing as a good meeting?
NPR's Michel Martin asks reporter Rebecca Burns what is behind the chronic train derailments in the United States.
America venerates its founding fathers on Presidents' Day, even as it reckons with the fact that many of them enslaved people. NPR's Michel Martin talks to historian Kenneth C. Davis.
After an earthquake devastated southern Turkey, the mayor of faraway Istanbul warned that some 90,000 buildings could collapse if a quake hits there.
On Wednesday, Sen. John Fetterman began inpatient care for clinical depression. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy about how politicians talk about their mental health.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Malcolm Harris about his new book, Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World.
Teresita Gómez learned piano in secret at the exclusive fine arts school where her parents worked. She's now a celebrated classical pianist and a longtime promoter of music by Colombian composers.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with hip-hop artist Chuck D about the PBS documentary Fight the Power. The series describes the political and social conditions that gave rise to hip-hop.
South Africa goes ahead with its plans to hold a naval drill with Russia and China, just days before the first anniversary of the Ukraine war.
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Nuwan Samaraweera, a founder of Chicago H-1B Connect, a group that supports H-1B visa holders, amid the recent tech industry layoffs.
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Catherine Bracy, CEO of the Tech Equity Collaborative, about contract workers in the tech industry, and how recent widespread layoffs are affecting them.
Recent job trends like the Great Resignation have put a spotlight on the connection between work and well-being. One way to boost happiness at work is to have stronger connections with colleagues.
How do investigators begin to consider the task of prosecuting war crimes in Ukraine? NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Wayne Jordash, managing partner at Global Rights Compliance.
Because of a closed terminal at JFK in New York, a flight from Auckland, New Zealand, had to return to Auckland. The trip was 16 hours from beginning to end — or should we say back to beginning.
A wage-price spiral — when wages and prices cause each other to rise in perpetuity — is considered a nightmare scenario for inflation. But do we really need to fear it?
Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn., is the first historically Black university to have a women's intercollegiate gymnastics team. The 16-member team is in its first season.
Hollywood publicist Howard Bragman has died at 66. Over his career, he developed a specialty helping people publicly come out of the closet, during a time when doing so could jeopardize their careers.
Biden is active and healthy for his age, as his physical demonstrated. If he runs for reelection and wins, he'd be 86 years old at the end of the next term. Many voters say his age is still a concern.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Nooshin Kiankhooy, an eating disorders specialist, about concerns about new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics on treating childhood obesity.
A far right group in Jacksonville has been regularly projecting hate symbols onto downtown buildings. Extremism experts fear Florida's political climate that will only further embolden the far right.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is back in full swing this year. Hundreds of thousands of revelers will be in the city as local businesses are still dealing with the volatile post-pandemic economy.
Researchers found a new approach to developing a male contraceptive. A chemical taken shortly before sex immobilizes sperm and prevents conception. The research is limited to mice but shows promise.
The Munich Security conference kicked off Friday. Vice President Kamala Harris, European leaders and China's top diplomat are in attendance. Top of the agenda is the war in Ukraine.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author and culture critic Jeff Yang about the re-release of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 23 years after it first hit theaters.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Katie Dankowski about Michael Jordan's record-breaking $10 million donation. Dankowski met Jordan herself, as her wish as a child battling a brain tumor.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Abbot Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph about her lengthy career and finding a spotlight later in life.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Aaron Gordon, a senior reporter for Vice's Motherboard, about his reporting about the freight train industry and safety concerns raised by railroad workers.
Legendary singer Madonna was criticized on social media for her new look after an appearance at the Grammys. Novelist Jennifer Weiner defends the artist's "new face" as a beautiful provocation.
The spirit of carnival affects young and old alike in Rio. Pensioners brushed off their sequins and spandex and rehearsed their dance steps for the annual party in town.
The Advanced Placement exam for government has dropped questions about Roe v. Wade from this year's test. Some teachers and students are dismayed its no longer part of the required AP curriculum.
The White House is set to release the results of President Biden's latest physical — a document that will be closely scrutinized ahead of an expected reelection bid where his age is a major factor.
The Kentucky Supreme Court weighed in on a challenge to the state's abortion bans, saying the two bans should remain in place despite voters rejecting an anti-abortion ballot measure in November.
While a fleet of alleged Chinese spy balloons have gotten a lot of attention, hackers for the People's Republic of China have been stealing vast quantities of data through cyberattacks for decades.
One of Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' biggest tasks is addressing the drought on the Colorado River threatening her state's growth boom. The Democrat is convinced it can avoid a drawn out legal battle.
A government crackdown has successfully scared demonstrators off the streets in most of Iran, but conversations with regular people reveal a simmering frustration with the regime.
A big title for some very small superheroes — Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania — heralds the latest Marvel movie.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried can't seem to keep quiet, even though he's been charged with orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history. Lawyers say this behavior is very risky.
The U.N. says hundreds of millions of dollars are needed to help the millions of people impacted by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. There's concern that donor fatigue could impact support.
With southern Arizona as his backdrop, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is visiting the U.S.-Mexico border for the first time since taking on his new leadership role.
President Biden made his first extensive remarks on the U.S. response to the Chinese spy balloon and other unidentified aerial objects recently shot down over the United States and Canada.
The work of the special grand jury in Georgia that has been looking into claims of election fraud is out. While the information is scarce, it gives a glimpse at what we might expect moving forward.
A second coolant leak on a second Russian space vehicle docked to the International Space Station is causing issues. A planned launch to replace a damaged Soyuz crew capsule could now be delayed.
Iran's government has barely given an inch after months of widespread protests. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks Ali Vaez, the Iran Project's director at the International Crisis Group, what happens next.
Several states have new laws to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that fuel rising temperatures. Washington has changed how big businesses use energy and how people fuel their vehicles.
It's time for a parade and rally for Super Bowl champs the Kansas City Chiefs. Much of the city attended.
The acting head of the FAA was grilled on Capitol Hill over recent safety lapses and a computer system failure. The hearing comes as the agency struggles with aging technology and no permanent leader.
Five students injured during the shooting at Michigan State University remain hospitalized. One is the child of migrant farm workers. Her family is trying to raise money to support her rehabilitation.
In California, Oakland's mayor has put the police chief on leave after accusations of lax officer oversight. The move has angered many, sparking more calls to end two decades of federal monitoring.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with National Cancer Institute Director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli on Biden's cancer moon shot and her breast cancer diagnosis.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with LAist News reporter Jacob Margolis about how many buildings in California are still susceptible to earthquake damage.
Killer whale moms spend a lot of energy and resources on their adult sons. Research shows that could impact their reproductive success long-term.
Iranians of all political stripes complain of a dead-end economy. Some blame U.S. sanctions while others fault government mismanagement and corruption.
The young man who killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket last year will spend the rest of his life in jail. He intentionally targeted the market because it was frequented by Black people.
Nikki Haley makes it officially official with a lively event in Charleston, S.C., as she announced she's running for president in 2024 to usher in a new generation of Republican leadership.
The Federal Trade Commission accused Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, of violating child privacy laws and using questionable billing practices.
After eight years, Nicola Sturgeon has unexpectedly resigned as the first minister of Scotland. Her shock departure could mark a new chapter in the Scottish fight for independence.
After years of explosive growth, Shein's sales have slowed down dramatically. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Business of Fashion reporter Cathaleen Chen about what's next for the fast fashion retailer.
A Turkish man describes how he and his wife survived last week's earth quake when their apartment building collapsed around them.
Canada has delayed efforts to expand it's medical assistance in dying program to include mental illness. The plans raised unease in a country that already has a liberal assisted death policy.
The powerful Turkish president is facing increasing criticism over poor building standards after the earthquake that caused thousands of structures to collapse.
Oil executives have mostly stopped denying climate change, but now argue that the world should not act quickly to cut fossil fuel use. In fact, last year, industry leaders slowed down climate plans.
Nikki Haley officially announced that she is running for the Republican nomination for president in 2024. She's the second major candidate to declare she'll run, after former President Donald Trump.
A recent federal survey found that California lost more than 36 million trees just in the last year. The large-scale die-off is alarming ecologists and policymakers.
New routes have opened up for getting aid to rebel parts of Syria damaged by last week's earthquake — but thousands need help.
Five years ago, India decriminalized gay sex. Now, four gay and lesbian couples are petitioning India's Supreme Court to take the next step: Legalize gay marriage.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Senate intelligence committee member Susan Collins about the unidentified objects over the U.S. and Canada.
On Monday night, a mass shooting at Michigan State University left three students dead and five others injured.
Inflation cooled only slightly last month as the cost of housing, food and gas rose. Consumer prices in January were 6.4%, compared to a 6.5% inflation rate the month before.
How is gun violence impacting our mental health as a society? NPR's Ari Shapiro asks psychologist Erika Felix how we should be taking care of ourselves amid countless stories of deadly mass shootings.
Mahsa Amini's death after an alleged violation of Iran's strict dress code sparked months of protests. Now, Tehran's streets are crowded with women with uncovered hair: an act of bravery and dissent.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Camonghne Felix about her new memoir, Dyscalculia: A Love Story of Epic Miscalculation.
Greta Thunberg says she has no plans to get into politics as a career, and she thinks she can do more as a climate campaigner on the outside.
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Guilty or innocent, the drug-corruption trial in New York of high-ranking former Mexican government official, Genaro Garcia Luna, shows the limits of the U.S. to win its decades-long "war on drugs."
Trugoy the Dove, one-third of the iconic hip-hop group De La Soul, has died. He was 54 years old.
It's been just over a week since a train carrying hazardous material derailed and caused a fiery crash in Ohio. Some residents worried about health risks have filed a federal lawsuit.
Republicans are using their House majority to build an impeachment case against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. But no cabinet member has ever been removed that way, and Mayorkas isn't backing down.
E Street guitarist Stevie Van Zandt gifted Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin one of his signature bandanas. The congressman thanked him on Twitter for the "step up in [his] chemo head-cover fashions."
The U.S. has new laws that could make it easier to prosecute war crimes in other countries — something spurred by the war in Ukraine.
A man wracked with uncontrolled epileptic seizures so violent that they fractured his spine sought surgery, but was turned down. Ten years later, advances in robots and lasers have finally helped him.
A CDC report from 2011-2021 found that the amount of teen girls who feel persistently sad and hopeless in 2021 has grown by 60% since 2011. It also found ongoing, extreme distress among LGBQ+ teens.
A building in Virginia that's believed to be the oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children has been moved to a museum.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mike Dumont, retired vice admiral and former deputy commander of North American Aerospace Command, about recent sightings of unmanned flying objects.
What do women want? Wanting: Women Writing About Desire is a collection of essays by women edited by Margot Kahn and Kelly McMasters. It chases after the true nature of what it means to want anything.
Deleting meetings has become a thing post pandemic. But does wiping calendars clean make sense for everybody? Is there such a thing as a good meeting?
One week after a massive earthquake struck eastern Turkey and northern Syria, residents are dealing with burying the tens of thousands of dead.
Rihanna made no effort to hide her pregnancy in her bright red Super Bowl halftime outfit. That choice has already won praise for revolutionizing maternity fashion and celebrating pregnant bodies.
In 2003, Julie Cadwallader's husband died of cancer. Not long after, she decided to go visit a friend in Boston. Her husband had always been the navigator on their trips, but that didn't deter Julie.
There's a lot of confusion about how U.S. fighter jets have come to be shooting so many objects out of the sky the past few days. The White House is under pressure to explain.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Baltimore Banner reporter Ben Conarck about whether Maryland State Police are using quotas for traffic stops.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with director Sam Pollard about his new documentary Bill Russell: Legend, which is now streaming on Netflix.
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Joshua Baker, writer and reporter of I'm Not a Monster, which details the life of Shamima Begum, a London schoolgirl who ran away to Syria to join ISIS in 2015.
Philadelphians tend to climb when their sports teams win. The city has tried greasing the lampposts. With the Eagles now Super Bowl-bound, it's amping up efforts to keep fans on the ground.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Mohamed Al-Abrash, a surgeon at Idlib Central Hospital, about what it's been like to treat patients in northwestern Syria after last Monday's deadly earthquake.
With multiple unidentified objects being shot down by U.S. fighter jets in the last several days, NPR's Michel Martin asks Rep. Jim Himes of the House Intelligence Committee what we know.
Cheslie Mesidor tells NPR about surviving the 2010 Haiti earthquake after being trapped for 16 hours.
Authorities in Turkey have detained more than 130 people who were allegedly involved in the construction of buildings that collapsed in last week's earthquake.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman about ongoing global challenges, including the earthquake response, relations with China, and the war in Ukraine.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Turkey correspondent for The Economist, Piotr Zalewski, about the political implications in the aftermath of the earthquake there.
The "He Gets Us" campaign is spending millions of dollars on its Super Bowls ads to promote Jesus. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist Josiah Daniels about the campaign and its purpose.
The global economy can be found in a single rose. This year those roses cost a lot more due to a global problem: inflation.
A rare look at hard-to-reach areas of Syria hit by this week's earthquake reveals people desperate for help. They're in areas still outside the Syrian government's control.
Hansberry is best known for A Raisin in the Sun — but as she lay dying, she wrote this play about the haplessness of white liberals. Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan star.
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British film director Hugh Hudson, best known for his first feature film, Chariots of Fire, has died at age 86. The film won Best Picture at the 1982 Academy Awards.
Channing Tatum bids an apparent farewell to the franchise that made him a star in Magic Mike's Last Dance.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mike Sando of The Athletic, who's in Glendale, Ariz. for Super Bowl preview. Press scrums and corporate-branded parties have been going on in the area all week.
A top aide to Japan's prime minister made discriminatory remarks about sexual minorities, leading to a wave of public outrage, but also to some hopes for reform.
The "Red Baron" artist Tyler James Hoare has died at 82. For decades, he placed whimsical sculptures of biplanes, submarines and pirate ships on pier posts in the San Francisco Bay.
Investigators into the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine alleged this week that Putin was directly involved. The incident led to 298 civilian deaths from 16 countries.
Economists — team recession and team soft landing — are facing off about where the U.S. is headed in 2023. At stake is what this year is going to hold for Americans' jobs, finances and futures.
One musician on Instagram and TikTok has made a name for himself off something many of us do in the privacy of our own homes — singing made up songs to our dogs.
NPR got a rare glimpse into the earthquake zone in rebel-held Syria, where it's been incredibly difficult to get aid in and news out. The disaster left devastation and people crying out for more aid.
The Adani Group, one of India's largest conglomerates, has lost billions in market value after being accused of fraud. The company has denied everything.
Philadelphians tend to climb when their sports teams win. With the Eagles now Super Bowl-bound, it's ramping up efforts to keep fans on the ground.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Stephen Allen, who is leading a USAID team on the ground in Turkey as part of the search and rescue effort.
The FBI is conducting a search of former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home, according to a source familiar with the matter and a Justice Department official.
The U.S. military shot down a "high-altitude object" over Alaska. It's not known what the object is, what it was doing or whether it was state-owned or privately owned.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ben Jealous, the new head of the Sierra Club. He takes the reins amid an ongoing conversation about the history of the organization and the racist views of its founder.
While supermarket inflation is still high, there are savings to be found on Super Bowl snacks. Prices for chicken wings and guacamole have fallen sharply since last year's big game.
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Single-family homes define America's suburbs, and they've been mandated by law for generations. Now some states and cities are changing that to try and create more affordable housing.
In a surprise move from an increasingly authoritarian government, Nicaragua has freed almost all of its political prisoners. More than 200 were put on a plane and flown to Washington, D.C.
A Senate hearing Thursday explored the causes and impacts of recent air travel disruptions. Some Democrats called for an airline passengers bill of rights that would include big payouts for delays.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Democratic New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman about the effort to reintroduce H.R. 40, a bill that would create a task force to study reparations for Black Americans.
Holocaust survivor Solomon Perel recently died at the age of 97. He made it through World War II by hiding his Jewish identity and joining the Hitler Youth.
NPR's Juana Summer's speaks with Jackson, Miss., Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba on a new bill that would allow the state to create a separate court system for a district in the city.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Kansas City Star reporter Eric Adler about visiting the town where the Super Bowl-bound Kelce brothers grew up and which molded who they've become.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Iran's foreign minister about free expression, Americans being held prisoner in his country and the future of the Iran nuclear deal.
Child influencers have huge followings on social media. A new study finds that their videos are frequently exposing their young viewers to junk foods like candy, salty snacks and sugary drinks.
Half a dozen small towns in the Colorado mountains run their own ski hills. They're not big, fancy or expensive, but they are great for local families.
Florida high school athletic officials held an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss ongoing controversy around a proposal to require female athletes to disclose details of their menstrual cycles.
The vast destruction of the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria is becoming clearer with each day. The scene in one flattened city that has a population over a million gives a glimpse at the scale.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rashad Robinson, the president of the racial justice advocacy group Color of Change, about Biden's pledge to improve accountability for law enforcement.
FBI and State Department officials gave reporters an update on some of what the U.S. has learned so far about the balloon.
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Critics are laying into the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accusing it of incompetence in its response to the massive quake and misplacing tax revenues meant for dealing with disasters.
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A paper says new parents who get help from a trained financial coach in a pediatric clinic came to more of their babies' preventive care visits and missed fewer vaccinations in the first six months.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Democratic Congressmen Maxwell Frost of Florida and Republican Mike Lawler of New York about the president's State of the Union speech.
A pandemic program that increased food subsidies across the country is ending. In Oregon, advocates warn the impact could be hard for the college students who rely on it.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, in Tehran.
Arfon Jones' daughter finally found a kidney she desperately needed. He didn't have to donate to his own kidney for it to happen, but donated it to a stranger anyway.
As the death toll soars, the cold continues and rescue teams dig at the rubble — the window for saving people following the massive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria is closing.
LeBron James now holds the NBA record for most points scored. The NBA record for total points scored was previously held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — for 34 years.
The California farmworker community of Planada is recovering from the parade of storms that hit the state. Many undocumented residents there are ineligible for FEMA assistance.
New documents are revealing more about the case against five Memphis cops charged in Tyre Nichols' death. They are accused of not activating their body cams and sharing a photo of the injured man.
NPR's Juana Summers visits a new exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City that celebrates 50 years of fashion in hip hop music.
Biden said he and Republicans in Congress are in agreement — there will be no cuts to Medicare or Social Security related to the the debt ceiling. Experts wonder if that means Medicaid might be cut.
President Biden and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders had different takes on the state of the economy last night. By many measures, the economy is improving, but many Americans don't feel that way.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Brookings Institution visiting fellow Asli Aydintasbas about whether policy failures and building shortcuts in Turkey may have contributed to the earthquake's death toll.
Getting help to areas of Syria devastated by this week's earthquake is means navigating around a government that is still at war with some of its own people.
Black women love the outdoors as much as anyone else. Groups such as Outdoorsy Black Women and Black Packers are helping them explore and enjoy the outdoors.
The U.S. helped broker a $20 billion deal to transition Indonesia to renewables from coal. International observers are excited, but inside Indonesia, there are doubts about the deal.
With winter settled in, going outside means frigid temperatures, early darkness and rain or snow. That can make it hard to get out to exercise. NPR's Life Kit has tips on how to work out in the cold.
Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia leave seniors at risk for financial mismanagement and exploitation. With few regulatory safeguards, it falls on families to monitor the risk and intervene.
Microsoft announced on Tuesday that its powerful AI tool ChatGPT will now be used in its search service Bing. Google unveiled its own AI tool — a competitor to ChatGPT — roughly 24 hours before.
Hundreds of thousands take to the streets again in France as they protest President Emanuel Macron's proposal to raise the country's retirement age.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Gonul Tol, director of the Turkey program at the Middle East Institute, about conditions on the ground in the Hatay province in southeastern Turkey.
Social media posts are offering a glimpse of the aftermath of deadly earthquake that hit Syria.
NPR correspondents who cover the White House and Capitol Hill talk about what to expect from Tuesday's State of the Union address.
Artificial intelligence has advanced enough to create a seemingly original artwork in the style of living artists within minutes. Some artists argue that these AI models breach copyright law.
AMC Entertainment plans to roll out new ticket prices based on where you sit in the movie theater. Some consumers aren't happy about it.
In the wake of the disaster, people around the world want to help. Here's advice from experts on how to select a charity.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with former speechwriters Cody Keenan and Michael Ricci about President Biden's State of the Union address and the hard task of finding common ground in a divided Congress.
As President Biden gives his State of the Union address, his administration is struggling to stem a devastating wave of fentanyl deaths. Here's how the opioid crisis has evolved in deadly ways.
Voting officials in the swing state of Pennsylvania are still dealing with election misinformation. Voting rights advocates hope more election reforms could help fend off any disruptions in 2024.
In Ohio, officials are working to prevent any major explosion from the wreckage of a Friday night train derailment that occurred in a small town near the Ohio-Pennsylvania state line.
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the deaths of four Americans on cruises to Antarctica, highlighting the perils of these increasingly popular cruises.
Federal prosecutors have charged a neo-Nazi leader and a Maryland woman with conspiring to attack power stations near Baltimore.
We step back to look at the big picture of President Biden's upcoming State of the Union address.
Astronomers who win time to use space telescopes typically get a period of time when they alone can see the resulting data. But telescope managers are considering making all data public immediately.
A devastating earthquake has struck southern Turkey and Northern Syria. It's a seismically active part of the world known for big quakes.
At least 2,800 people have died in a massive earthquake in southern Turkey and Syria, with thousands of buildings destroyed — and rescue workers rushing to help being hindered by poor weather.
Three years after COVID-19 arrived in the U.S., some who have lost loved ones want them and the pandemic to be memorialized.
Communities in California are slowly recovering from flooding earlier this year and hoping for lasting protections as severe weather may become more common.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with environmental scientist Dyhia Belhabib about overfishing in Senegal.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Wafaa Sadek, country director for International Medical Corps in Syria, about the earthquake's aftermath and how her team of medical professionals are responding.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with political scientist Jessica Chen Weiss about where U.S.-China relations are headed after a suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down over the weekend.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with jazz singer Samara Joy, who recently took to the legendary Blues Alley Club stage in Washington, D.C. She and her album, Linger Awhile, won two Grammys.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly gets a look inside Iran since popular protests rocked the sanction-ridden nation last September. The economy has tanked, with prices doubling or even tripling.
Viola Davis won her first Grammy for the best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording for her memoir, Finding Me. With it, she achieves the acclaimed EGOT status.
Listening sessions on the Gila and Navajo Nations discuss a path forward for survivors of federal Indian boarding schools.
After a bad bout of COVID that had her fearing she'd lose her voice completely, the country-pop superstar is back with an album she says is determined to look on the bright side.
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Senator Michael Bennet has joined calls from several other lawmakers to ban TikTok from Apple and Google app stores. NPR's Michel Martin asks him what makes the app a national security risk.
President Biden will give his State of the Union address on Tuesday. But with more ways to communicate with the public, does the annual televised address carry the same weight it used to?
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Associated Press reporter Megan Janetsky about her recent reporting trip to Haiti.
NPR's Michel Martin talks with former US Ambassador to Haiti, Pamela White, about what options are available to Haiti to qwell the country's recent unrest.
Sure, Beyoncéand Adele might scoop up even more awards for their collections. But with prizes being handed out in 91 categories, a lot of folks stand to see career boosts due to the Grammy Awards.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. about the forthcoming episode of Finding Your Roots which features actor Joe Manganiello discovering he is of African descent.
Ten years ago, Annette Philip found her homeland's rich culture was underrepresented at the prestigious school. So she started a massive collective that's taken on a life of its own.
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Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne has died at 88 years old, according to his fashion house. He was known for his fragrances and space-age designs.
NPR's Michel Martin talks to meteorologist Francis Tarasiewicz about the cold front freezing parts of the northern United States.
The Northeast woke up to dangerously cold temperatures Saturday — well below zero. Even so, some unhoused people chose not to go to warming centers.
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Washington Post reporter Lizzie Johnson about continuing the work of a slain Las Vegas journalist who had investigated a huge Ponzi scheme.
U.S. military officials say that a Chinese spy balloon has been shot down, just off the coast of South Carolina.
The Grammy-nominated R&B artist made her name in the music industry as a songwriter. It took a career pivot for her to write a hit song for herself.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Democratic Congressman of Nevada Steven Horsford about police reform.
Republican governors started transporting migrants from the U.S. southern border, but Democrats are now adopting the move. They say it's a humanitarian service, not a political statement.
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Religion News Service's Bob Smietana about the "He Gets Us" campaign, which is spending millions to promote Jesus while its funding and overall goal remain unclear.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed his trip to China after the discovery of what the Pentagon alleges to be a Chinese surveillance balloon. China's government says it's a weather balloon.
A spy balloon from China has been causing alarm in the U.S. What is it doing, and is it a threat to national security?
In the wake of recent violence, members of Israel's right wing are calling for tougher action against Palestinians — which could just harden the attitudes of Palestinians bearing the brunt.
History remembers Arthur Burns as the Fed chair who let inflation run rampant. That's precisely the outcome that current Fed Chairman Jerome Powell wants to avoid.
Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne has died at 88 years old, according to his fashion house. He was known for his fragrances and space-age designs.
John Reynolds started his career in the summer of 1978 as a college student. This week, he said goodbye to the calling of a lifetime.
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U.S. employers added more than half a million jobs in January — far more than forecasters had expected. The unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in more than half a century.
Zombie plot lines have been around for decades. So how do you make a dystopian T.V. show sound new? Here's how "The Last Of Us" pulled it off.
A record number of Americans have health insurance right now, but experts worry it won't last. millions of people are set to lose Medicaid, and some states have already begun to send warning letters.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with College Board CEO David Coleman and director of Advanced Placement African American Studies Brandi Waters about curriculum changes that have drawn criticism.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with artist Muni Long about being a first-time Grammy nominee in three categories.
After decades of being seen as a go-nowhere investment, investors are taking a shine to gold again.
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Molly Tuttle's new album is her third. But in many ways, it's a reintroduction – of her prodigious guitar talent, of her personal story, and to the Recording Academy that decides Grammy Awards.
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U.S. military officials say they are tracking a Chinese high altitude surveillance balloon that's been over the continental U.S. for the past couple of days.
Tickets for Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour, one of the hottest tours of the year, went on sale in the U.K. this morning. Fans are amped, but there also have been frustrations with the ticketing system.
In Baltimore, people are gathering trash, treasure and new friends from the bank of the Chesapeake Bay. They're fishing with high-powered magnets.
The new Bollywood spy thriller Pathaan is transforming movie theaters into dance clubs with its catchy theme — and it's breaking records at the box office in India and abroad.
New numbers from the National Student Clearinghouse show a years-long decline in college enrollment slowing down. Enrollment of first-year students increased across the board.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Radley Balko about the history behind specialized police units and why they can be problematic.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with co-creator of Black Nerds Create Bayana Davis about the collective's month-long digital celebration: Black Magical History Month.
Mark Emmert oversaw a tumultuous decade-plus as NCAA president. Now that he's stepping down in March, he joins NPR's Ari Shapiro for an exit interview.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was removed from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. This followed controversial remarks made by Omar and the ousting of some GOP members off panels when Democrats had the House.
California has issued voluntary safety guidelines for employers of domestic service workers. These employees have been historically excluded from basic workplace protections.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with author Jas Hammond about their book, We Deserve Monuments. It's a young adult love story and a family mystery that explores intergenerational trauma and racism.
Teachers across the country are facing new obstacles in post-pandemic life as they try and shape young minds at the same time. We catch up with a group of educators to find out what's on their mind.
When President Biden gives his State of the Union address, new House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will be seated above his shoulder, on the dais.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with bluegrass musician and first-time Grammy nominee Molly Tuttle about what this nomination means to her.
The U.S. is accusing Russia of violating their final nuclear arms treaty, New START, which constrains the largest nuclear powers. Russia won't renew inspections as the U.S. aids Ukraine.
Omar Apollo has been nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys, an accolade that usually takes artists years to achieve. But not for Apollo.
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A decision is expected soon in a case challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone, a drug commonly used to induce abortions.
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Yi-Kai Tea recently returned from a 35-day expedition to explore the deep seas surrounding a new marine park in the Indian Ocean. They gathered thousands of specimens.
After already ending imports of Russian oil, Europe's next move against Russia's economy starts this weekend, when it stops buying oil products like the diesel fuel widely used across the continent.
Researchers re-analyzed elephant bones found in a German cave and say Neanderthals likely cut and butchered them, suggesting Neanderthal groups may have been larger and more sedentary than thought.
For decades, a secretive Christian evangelical group ran the Prayer Breakfast, but controversy and scandal in recent years has led Congress to assert more control of the event.
The funeral for Tyre Nichols was held in Memphis Wednesday. Nichols died three days after being beaten by police who pulled him over for a traffic stop.
There's a lot going on in politics: another search for classified documents, an opening meeting on the debt ceiling and a new player in the Republican nomination race.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Mauricio Cantor, behavioral ecologist at Oregon State University, about his study on how humans and dolphins work together to fish in a southern Brazilian city.
Nilar Thein, an activist who met her husband while imprisoned, started a family during the heady days of Myanmar's experiment with democracy. Her husband now dead, she's on the run.
Board members appointed by Gov. DeSantis unveiled plans to reshape the New College of Florida. DeSantis wants to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs and limit tenure for professors.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with artist Omar Apollo about his first time being nominated for a Grammy. He's nominated in the Best New Artist category.
LeBron James is one of the NBA's greatest players and he's about to add another major accomplishment to his resume -– all-time scoring leader.
One year to the day after he said he was stepping away from the NFL the first time, quarterback Tom Brady announced that he is retiring again.
A rapturous reception as Pope Francis celebrates Mass with a million worshipers in the capital Kinshasa.
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter-percentage point as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation. Price hikes have begun to ease, but the Fed says inflation is not yet tamed.
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After the nursing home where Leann Sample worked was bought by private investors, it started falling apart. Literally. But the owners of the facility were making huge profits.
Gas cooking stove manufacturers knew for decades that burners could be made that emit less pollution in homes, but they chose not to. That may be about to change.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with former NFL star Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to start in the Super Bowl, about the first Super Bowl to feature two Black quarterbacks.
Tyre Nichols, killed after a police traffic stop, will be buried Wednesday in Memphis. National civil rights advocates and politicians will join his family, who have called for police reforms.
There has been a string of negative news about the economy this month — but nonetheless, stock and bond markets are headed for big gains in January. What gives?
Andrea Riseborough surprised many by landing her first nomination. But the academy is reviewing the procedures around the high profile campaigns for nominees to ensure no guidelines were violated.
When a pharmaceutical drug has been on the market a while, it's supposed to go generic and the price is supposed to go down. For blockbuster arthritis drug Humira, that hasn't happened — until now.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jen Kates from the Kaiser Family Foundation about what it means that President Biden has declared the COVID public health emergency over for the United States in May.
The seven states that share the Colorado River are moving forward in the face of cutbacks announced Tuesday.
A group of Black residents in Portland, Ore., is suing the city and a hospital for displacing them more than 50 years ago. They say an urban renewal plan amounted to confiscation of their homes.
A handful of states are testing a prison reform model that stresses rehabilitation over punishment. Older inmates help keep younger ones on track.
New York Republican Rep. George Santos is stepping down from his committee assignments. The move comes as outcry continues over his fabricated biography.
A suburban Philadelphia school district has issued rules about what books can go in its libraries and what posters can be placed on classroom walls. Critics say the rules stigmatize LGBTQ students.
Some flights at Beirut's international airport are being affected by huge flocks of birds attracted to nearby trash or stray bullets from nearby suburbs - what some say signal the country's problems.
Anaïs Mitchell spent more than a decade developing her hit musical Hadestown. She's went back to her roots with a solo album infused with memories of her childhood in rural Vermont.
Every couple of years, a deadly outbreak of Nipah virus terrorizes villages in Bangladesh. Scientists there are studying the virus, which is harbored in fruit bats, to stop the cycle of outbreaks.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with writer Helen Lewis about her BBC podcast, The New Gurus, which dives into the world of people who'll tell you what to eat, who to trust, how to get a date and more.
During the pandemic, the cost to fill and transport a shipping container skyrocketed. Now, shipping rates have dropped by roughly 80% over the last six months.
Ukraine's defense minister says he's optimistic Western allies will supply his country with advanced fighter jets, even as Ukrainian forces are poised to start training on tanks they've been promised.
The horrific video of Memphis police fatally beating Tyre Nichols has dominated the media this weekend. But another video is circulating, showing Nichols happily skateboarding in his teen years.
The seven states that share the Colorado River have until Tuesday to agree to voluntary water cutbacks, or have federal cuts imposed on them.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in South Korea to reassure its ally of the U.S. commitment to defend it, as the seven-decades-old U.S. system of alliances in Asia comes under increasing pressure.
The U.S. secretary of state calls for calm on a trip to Jerusalem, which is seeing an escalation in Israeli-Palestinian violence.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with CalMatters reporter Nadia Lopez about the challenges California may face as it tries to reach its climate goal of zero-emission vehicles in the state by 2035.
A powerful suicide bombing in a mosque in Pakistan has killed at least 59 people and wounded dozens more. Well into the evening, medics dug victims out of the rubble.
In the wake of the killing of Tyre Nichols, the Memphis Police Department has disbanded the specialized unit known as "Scorpion." Here's a look at the concept of "hot spot policing" and why it's done.
For the next two weeks the Super Bowl will unofficially be The Kelce Bowl. This will be the first time the brothers will play on opposite teams.
Barrett Strong, longtime Motown songwriter, who was responsible for such megahits as "I Heard It Throgh the Grapevine" has died at age 81.
The Department of Energy allowed a taxpayer-funded breakthrough in batteries to transfer overseas with little oversight
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Hot Dog, by Doug Salati, is about an overheated pup who finds his calm on a trip to the beach. Freewater, by Amina Luqman-Dawson, is about two enslaved children finding freedom.
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A family had more than $12,000 in medical bills they couldn't explain after their baby was delivered early. It turns out the doctors who cared for her worked at a different, out-of-network hospital.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Darin Sallam, the director of the Netflix film Farha, about a Palestinian girl's experience when her village is attacked during the foundation of Israel in 1948.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen about the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis police officers.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ambassador Julianne Smith, U.S. permanent representative to NATO, about anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine.
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Vivian Schiller, executive director of Aspen Digital, about Meta's decision to reinstate Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Pakistan has been struggling to keep its grid up and running in recent months and a recent nationwide blackout showed just how bad the problem has become.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson about the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis.
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Rian Johnson, about his new murder-mystery series, Poker Face starring Natasha Lyonne, which is streaming on Peacock.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge about the Biden administration's plans to reduce homelessness and make housing more affordable.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with RaShall Brackney the former police chief of Charlottesville, Va., about the killing of Tyre Nichols, why incidents like this keep happening, and the role race may play.
In France, workers are protesting against the government proposal to raise the retirement age, and in the United Kingdom, people are protesting low pay amid a cost of living crisis.
A look at some of the highlights and discoveries at this year's Sundance Film Festival, which concludes this weekend.
An elderly couple who survived a Russian air strike in a town on the front lines in Ukraine celebrate the electricity and water they once again have.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with NPR member station WKNO reporter Katie Riordan regarding public reaction to the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police.
Video footage showing how a traffic stop in Memphis for suspicion of reckless driving led to the death of the Black motorist, Tyre Nichols, is expected to be released today.
The Exilarte Center in Vienna is the world's leading research institution devoted to preserving the work of composers such as Walter Arlen and others, who were exiled or killed during the Holocaust.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Sadanand Dhume about a recent report accusing India's wealthiest businessman of fraud.
Wove is a design-your-own engagement ring company started by two former Army Rangers who got the idea while on combat deployment.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Phillip Goff of the Center for Policing Equity about how the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis speaks to larger issues with police department culture and diversity.
The Food and Drug Administration proposes easing many restrictions on gay and bisexual men donating blood.
Former President Donald Trump is holding a rally in South Carolina this Saturday, but he may not find the same level of support as before.
An Israeli documentary examines what happened to one seaside Palestinian village in the 1948 war.
With egg prices soaring in the U.S., many people are crossing the border to buy them in Mexico. It's illegal to bring raw eggs back to the U.S., but that hasn't stopped some people from trying.
Ukraine needs more than weapons to defeat Russia. The U.S. is also working frantically to provide infrastructure to help keep the lights on.
Former Soviet republics in Central Asia have a deeply entangled history with Russia. Their Soviet legacy is reflected in some interesting ways, including at their subway stations.
A gunman killed at least 7 people gathering for the sabbath at a synagogue in Jerusalem. This comes as violence intensifies with Israeli forces conducting a campaign of raids in the occupied West Bank
The Indicator from Planet Money explores how a trillion-dollar platinum coin could get the country around the debt ceiling limit.
The hormone oxytocin plays a key role in long-term relationships. But a study of prairie voles finds that the animals mate for life even without help from the "love hormone."
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Just outside St. Louis, a cemetery for children sits on a hill. A wooden, weather-worn sign welcomes mourners to "Baby Land." The gravediggers who made the special spot work quietly in the shadows.
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The social forces are pervasive but subtle in Lukas Dhont's Close — no overt bullying or homophobia, just internalized pressures on still-developing psyches.
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FDA advisers debate the agency's controversial proposal to start handling the COVID vaccines like the flu shots — updating them annually to target the most likely strain to be dominant each winter.
The EPA is expected to make a final decision this month on the controversial Pebble Mine in southwest Alaska. Many residents fear the proposed giant copper and gold mine would harm wild salmon runs.
Five Black ex-Memphis Police officers have been jailed and charged with murder in the beating death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols. The police chief called the beating heinous, reckless and inhumane.
Rising insecurity and economic uncertainty in Nigeria are increasingly having an impact on retirees' decisions not to return home to live out their twilight years in the country of their birth.
An Israeli military raid on a Palestinian refugee camp left nine people dead — including several militants and a woman — as months of violence in the West Bank raise concerns about an escalation.
China is slowly opening its borders and has lifted COVID controls. But a full-blown economic recovery may take some time.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Sadanand Dhume about India's Modi government censoring a new BBC documentary that critiques the prime minister.
We remember Lloyd Morrisett, the co-creator of one of the most beloved television programs in history, Sesame Street, who died this week at the age of 93.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with historian Antony Beevor about the role tanks play in warfare and how Ukraine might benefit from them.
Tesla sets its prices — and changes those prices — like no other automaker. Recent price cuts upset Tesla owners, but are catching the eye of lots of potential Tesla buyers.
The U.S. economy grew at a healthy clip in the final months of 2022. But forecasters expect slower growth this year, as the Federal Reserve continues to crack down on inflation.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Politico's Rachel Bade about the infighting leading up to the RNC's election for committee chair on Friday.
Marciano Martinez Jimenez, age 50, was among the mushroom farm workers shot and killed in Half Moon Bay, Calif., on Monday. Friends are remembering him as a humble man who loved walking his dog.
Phil Pister, a biologist who singlehandedly saved a rare fish from extinction by walking through the desert at night with two buckets in his hands, has died at 94.
The composer has been lauded for decades over his deeply affective music; director Alejandro González Iñárritu, composer Hildur Guðnadóttir and more join us to explain why.
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Facebook parent company Meta is letting a two-year ban on Donald Trump, imposed after the then-president's supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, expire.
The new movie Missing is the latest iteration of a format called "screenlife," in which the plot develops solely through devices and screens.
With the potential of a default looming, Washington looks for answers on how to solve the debt ceiling impasse.
With COVID, RSV, the flu and other bugs circulating, the last few months have been an endless cycle of illness for many families with young kids. While miserable, it's also normal in the grand scheme.
For every sports team, there are fans and there are super fans. For the Brooklyn Nets, that's 86-year-old Mr. Whammy — who tries to hex the opposing basketball team into missing their foul shots.
Pope Francis has said that the Catholic church must work to put an end to what he calls "unjust" laws that criminalize homosexuality, which are common in Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia.
Longtime Chicago radio host Lin Brehmer died on Sunday at 68. Brehmer anchored the morning show on WRXT for nearly 30 years.
The company behind Dungeons and Dragons is looking to change its copyright license. Leaked drafts showed a clamp-down on fan made content, and fans launched a campaign against it. So far, they've won.
As Brazil struggles to come to terms with the chaotic riots of Jan. 8, a key figure haunts the proceedings: Jair Bolsonaro. The ex-president is now in Florida, where he periodically greets supporters.
How is gun violence impacting our mental health as a society? NPR's Ari Shapiro asks psychologist Erika Felix how we should be taking care of ourselves amid countless stories of deadly mass shootings.
Black leaders are protesting Florida's decision to ban an AP course on African American studies. Governor Ron DeSantis is facing harsh and continued criticism about the move.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with developmental economist Lant Pritchett about how migration could offset the economic consequences of global demographic changes.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesperson, about the administration's decision to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.
For months, Ukraine has been demanding, and was denied, state-of-the-art Western tanks. The U.S. and Germany — considered to have the best tanks in the world — promised today to send them.
Justin Bieber is the latest musician to sell the rights to his entire catalog of music. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Billboard music publishing reporter Kristin Robinson to explain the deal.
Ukraine's government dismissed several deputy ministers and regional administrators Tuesday -– a move seen as a response to allegations of corruption and misuse of power.
A Georgia judge holds a hearing to decide whether to make public a report from a special grand jury investigating efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia.
Nominations for this year's Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning. The film Everything Everywhere All at Once racked up nods in almost every category, including Best Picture.
Authorities have released the names of all 11 people killed in the Monterey Park, Calif., shooting. The investigation continues into the gunman's motive.
There have already been 39 mass shootings this year in the U.S., the only country with more guns than people. We take stock of the facts that paint a picture of America's relationship with guns.
Steep cuts in federal funds for agriculture research over the last 20 years threatens farming's fight against climate change.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Variet's Jem Aswad about the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing into Live Nation and the lack of competition in the ticketing industry.
More classified documents have been found in the private home of a one-time White House official. This time the papers were uncovered in the Indiana home of former Vice President Mike Pence.
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin won a record 83rd race on the women's World Cup circuit Tuesday. She passed fellow American Lindsey Vonn as the all-time winningest woman alpine skier.
California has some of the tightest gun laws in the country, but they failed to stop Sunday's massacre in Monterey Park. Here's why enforcing those laws is easier said than done.
The unexpected star of the Australian Open is a 20-year-old tennis player who had never been outside of the U.S. before this tournament. Ben Shelton has played his way into the quarterfinals.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Wharton professor Ethan Mollick about his decision to embrace artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT in the classroom.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Madeline Thigpen, a criminal justice reporter for Capital B Atlanta, about the city's "Stop Cop City" movement after a protester was killed and an officer was shot.
A gunman shot and killed seven people in Half Moon Bay, Calif., last night. Authorities have arrested 67-year-old Zhao Chunli, whom they believe to be the shooter. They say he is cooperating.
Routines of Istanbul winter life — from visits to traditional public baths to hot drinks — are getting hard for many to afford amid Turkey's economic crisis.
Eleven people are dead and several others injured after a shooting Saturday night in Monterey Park. Calif. Members of the community say they are in shock as they are beginning to mourn.
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For almost a decade, some residents in the tiny town of Geraldine, Ala., were having their pharmacy bills paid by a secret benefactor. No one knew until after the man's death.
This weekend, celebrations across the world kicked off the Lunar New Year. Family gatherings, food, parades and performances ushered in the year of the rabbit.
President Biden has picked a new chief of staff for the next contentious stage of his presidency, turning to Jeff Zients, an adviser known for his ability to get things done amid crises.
M&M is withdrawing its "spokescandy" ads after Fox's Tucker Carlson railed about the candies' de-sexualization as part of a push for a "woke" society. Maya Rudolph is the new face of the ad campaign.
When Todd Kashdan was 13, his mother died of breast cancer. He and his twin brother stayed home for about a week, before heading back to school. An unlikely peer reached out when no one else did.
In Monterey Park, Calif., there are more questions than answers following the killings of 11 people and wounding of 10 others at a dance studio. Most of the victims were older and of Asian descent.
Jazz musicians and scholars have long debated the question: What exactly is this thing called swing? Now physicists say they've cracked the secret.
Unionized HarperCollins Publishers employees have been striking for more than 50 days, with raising the base salary among their demands. The battle is testing the limits of worker power in publishing.
Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., announced he will run for Senate after independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema left the Democratic Party last December. Sinema has not announced her re-election plans yet.
More electrical substations in the Pacific Northwest were attacked in 2022 than the prior six years combined. These come as the FBI has warned of far-right extremist groups targeting the power grid.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Min Zhao, a professor of sociology and Asian American Studies at UCLA, about the city of Monterey Park, Calif., and the community where a shooting took place on Saturday.
New England winters are warmer and bring more rain than snow due to climate change. That means local snowplow drivers have limited work and must find alternatives to a once reliable livelihood.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Maria Valdes of Chicago's Field Museum about a fresh haul of meteorites she and other scientists collected in Antarctica.
Casablanca is more than just a love story. It is a film about, and stocked with, the waves of refugees fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe during wartime.
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LA County Sheriff Robert Luna says investigators are withholding the name of the man suspected in the shooting deaths of 10 people and wounding of 10 others at a dance studio in Monterey Park, Calif.
Ilona Tran in Espoo, Finland, talks to NPR about celebrating lunar new year in the arctic.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones about her new docuseries, The 1619 Project, which is based on the journalism project of the same name.
The athletic retailer Eastbay closed its doors at the start of 2023. The Wisconsin-based company transformed the sneaker world with its mailed catalogs featuring the newest shoes and sports jerseys.
Women's Marches are being held all over the country, with the theme "Bigger than Roe," in honor of the 50th anniversary of the landmark ruling, Roe v. Wade.
In the past few days, Ukraine saw an attack on an apartment building and a helicopter crash that killed a government official.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington Post reporter Lily Kuo about China's massive COVID-19 outbreak and satellite imagery that suggests the government is downplaying its scope.
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Steve Gallon, school board member for Miami-Dade County Schools, about the state education department's ban of a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Female Force comic book writer Michael Frizell about the Brittney Griner edition.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with economist Louise Sheiner about why the U.S. has a debt ceiling and why lawmakers should consider abolishing it.
Nominations for the 95th Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday. A number of films are up for top awards.
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Shauna Labman, an associate professor of human rights at Global College, to talk about Canada's private sponsorship resettlement program.
A backlash against comprehensive approaches to sex education is taking root around the country. In Appalachia, one group of sex educators is halting its work after members were harassed.
Michel Martin talks with Advocate Health CEO Eugene A. Woods about how COVID-19 has changed health care in the U.S. since its arrival three years ago.
Super fan Bruce Reznick, 86, has been a fixture at Nets games since before the team moved to Brooklyn.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former WNBA star Maya Moore and her husband, Jonathan Irons. She officially announced her retirement after four years away working to overturn his wrongful conviction.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Damiano David and Victoria De Angelis of the Grammy-nominated Italian rock group Måneskin about their new album Rush!
The Federal Aviation Administration now says contract employees inadvertently deleted critical files, causing the computer outage last week that grounded air traffic nationwide.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell about federal storm recovery efforts.
The Welsh-born artist, a co-founder of The Velvet Underground, has been relentlessly creating for nearly 60 years. On his new album, he sounds as alive as ever.
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A first of its kind vaccine for honeybees is close to coming to market to fight a disease that currently means burning infected hives. It's a little extra help as bees try to deal with climate change.
The boom times are over in banking, and big layoffs are back on Wall Street. After a years-long pause during the pandemic, the big banks are cutting costs and letting go of underperformers.
The NFL playoffs resume with Cincinnati and Buffalo: a rematch of the canceled game after Damar Hamlin's collapse. As he recovers, there are questions about long-term health care for NFL players.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest brought new attention to automated external defibrillators. Many schools have one, but now some are making sure they know how to use it.
The latest allegations against Long Island Republican George Santos are that he started a fundraiser to treat a military veteran's sick dog in 2016, but then refused to release the money.
Almost 40 million Americans have some college under their belts, but haven't finished a certificate or degree. During the pandemic, many who'd dropped out went back — and women of color led the way.
Having announced one of its biggest aid packages yet, U.S. military officials met with allied nations to talk military support for Ukraine. German support for the war remains an unresolved question.
Semitruck drivers spend hours searching for parking spots, which cuts into their earnings and slows down the supply chain. Many truckers are counting on a bipartisan push in Congress to help.
The Sundance Film Festival is back in-person this year after being mostly online for two years. The team sifted through 16,000 submissions — the highest number ever.
Seven months after overturning the constitutional right to an abortion, anti-abortion rights activists are celebrating their victories and planning their next steps at their annual march in D.C
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David Crosby, an icon of American rock, has died. A co-founder of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young influenced a generation of rockers and singer songwriters. He was 81.
Thousands of French workers went on strike and many more marched across the country to protest President Emmanuel Macron's plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 years.
President Biden is touring a battered California. The state has endured a series of powerful storms in recent weeks. Damage estimates are topping $1 billion with 40 of the state's 58 counties hit.
The sci-fi thriller M3gan about a doll that turns deadly has reignited conversations about the potential perils of AI — from ChatGPT to avatar creators to bots being developed to argue court cases.
The Supreme Court says it is unable so far to conclude who leaked the Dobbs decision last summer. This comes after an eight-month probe conducted by the court's marshal and an investigative team.
With refugee resettlement organizations stretched thin, the U.S. is trying a different approach. A private sponsorship program called Welcome Corps will let groups of regular people sponsor refugees.
Now that the long parade of storms in California has passed, residents are assessing the damage to their homes. Many have a long road to recovery. Some are still without power.
As the battle over the debt ceiling heats up in Congress, NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Congressman Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, about the negotiations.
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy went on a journey from "Mr. Irrelevant" to football superstar.
Young Nigerians are leaving the country in increasing numbers in search of a better life. It's a trend that even has it's own word — Japa — Yoruba for "to run, or escape."
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Karen McVeigh of The Guardian about her reporting on the connection between climate change and global language loss.
Peru's capital is facing thousands of protestors from the rural and poorer south, demanding the resignation of the president, who they blame for the recent killings of more than 50 demonstrators.
Actor and producer Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of the movie Rust.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she's leaving office in the coming weeks. The announcement Thursday shocked analysts and has left her party in a bind.
The cost of eggs has risen across the country. Prices were up in December by 60% compared to the same time the year prior. Avian flu is mostly to blame.
Nicole Auerbach, senior writer for The Athletic, describes the NCAA's next steps toward stabilizing collegiate sports and why action from Congress is seen as the solution.
Chinese researchers are claiming they can break modern encryption with today's quantum computers. Experts are skeptical, but the possibility remains a top U.S. national security concern.
Party City has filed for bankruptcy, but is not going out of business. The purveyor of balloons, costumes and party supplies is hoping this will let it shed its heavy debt.
HBO Max's new animated series Velma is drawing wide criticism, prompting one newspaper to call the show, based on characters from the Scooby Doo universe, "the most hated series on TV."
The Navy has raised its age limit to 41 –- the oldest of any service. This comes as the military faces a recruiting crisis. For one middle-aged surf instructor, it's a life changing opportunity.
Authorities in Peoria, Ill., continue to investigate an attack on a Planned Parenthood facility that occurred two days after the state's governor signed abortion protections into law.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Malcolm-Jamal Warner about his Grammy nomination for best spoken word poetry album and the inspiration behind it.
The Scottish government and Westminster are clashing after the U.K. government blocked the bill to allow people in Scotland to self-ID their gender. Scotland's first minister vowed to fight the veto.
Microsoft has announced it will cut 10,000 jobs in coming months, with lay off notices going out Wednesday. Like many other tech and finance companies, it's bracing for a recession this year.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with realtor Mark Alston about the DOJ's record-breaking settlement with City National Bank after it was accused of redlining and racially discriminatory mortgage practices.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with actor and singer Reneé Rapp about her path from Broadway to a hit HBO show, and now, her long-desired launch as a solo music artist with her EP 'Everything to Everyone.'
As the U.S. creeps towards its debt ceiling and a political standoff takes shape, NPR's Juana Summers speaks with two of the negotiators who helped broker a deal to raise the debt limit in 2011.
People remember their loved ones and peers who died during China's latest COVID surge. Their deaths contradict China's artificially low COVID death toll.
Several big school districts like New York and Los Angeles have blocked access to a new chat bot that uses artificial intelligence to produce essays and poetry that seem like a human wrote them.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. David Kessler, the outgoing chief scientist for President Biden's coronavirus vaccine program, as he steps away from his position.
Decades of large scale crop irrigation now means big water problems in drought-stricken areas like western Kansas.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Futuro Media's Maria Hinojosa about the start of jury selection in the trial of Genaro Garcia Luna, the ex-security head in Mexico accused of working with cartels.
Nearly a year after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a $100 billion boost for Germany's military, here's a look at the state of the armed forces and the industry that depends on their survival.
New Mexico's legislative session begins after Monday, when police arrested a failed GOP legislative candidate for conspiring to shoot up the homes and offices of several Democratic leaders.
The pandemic distorted our sense of time. For some, time stood still. For others, it sped up. The difference depended on factors from culture to emotional state.
Legendary Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida has died at age 95. The star was often compared to Marilyn Monroe.
Charles Darwin once speculated that all animals may share the ability to perceive melody and rhythm. Although the evidence is slim, there are a few studies that support Darwin's idea.
The U.S. government creates millions of classified documents annually. How does it keep track of them — and how does it know when one is missing?
Composer Nathan Johnson speaks with NPR's All Songs Considered podcast about his score for the film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
Far-right Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is changing her tone and trying to remake her image.
Short Wave's scientist in residence Regina Barber talks with NASA astronaut Josh Cassada about daily life on the International Space Station.
End-of-life doulas are like birth doulas –- except rather than helping someone with a birth, they guide people through the process of dying. The profession has been growing since the pandemic.
More than eight years on, the families of the 43 students from Ayotzinapa teachers college in Mexico are no closer to getting answers — or any version of the truth about the students' fate.
When Amiens, France, was bombed during World War I, a painting was believed to have been destroyed — until it was spotted behind pop star Madonna when she appeared in Paris Match magazine.
Shakira's new single is a full-on diss track, aimed at her ex. It also went straight to the top of the Spotify Top 50 Global chart and hit 100 million views on YouTube in under 3 days.
Last of Us, about two people trying to survive in a post apocalyptic world ravaged by a killer fungus, may sound derivative. But the show subverts all we have seen before in disaster movies and shows.
When a massive coal mine closed in 2019, thousands of Hopi people lost access to free coal to heat their homes. Grassroots efforts to replace coal with firewood have sprung up and are winning funding.
When the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates, the interest rate on your savings account usually follows in step. But recently, that logic hasn't held up.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Marcelo Rochabrun, Peru Bureau Chief at Bloomberg, about the ongoing protests against the Peruvian government which have left dozens of people dead.
We remember Yellow Magic Orchestra drummer Yukihiro Takahashi died over the weekend. He was 70 years old. Yukihiro co-founded the Japanese super group known for electronic hits.
For decades, France's far right party has been led by a Le Pen: first father, then daughter. Marine Le Pen's replacement hails from a younger generation, and party supporters hope he attracts voters.
The resignation of Germany's defense minister is shining a spotlight on what many see as the country's lackluster support of Ukraine.
King and Segregation: We take a look at King and the famous "I have a dream" speech and the call for an end to segregation — and how schools are a key example of how intransigent segregation remains.
Founded by refugee musicians, a music institute in Southern Turkey tries to revive forgotten Syrian classics and integrate Turkish and Syrian cultures with music the two have shared for centuries.
Two Seattle area school districts are suing five social media companies. They allege the companies' practices have led to increased anxiety, depression, eating disorders and bullying among children.
NPR's Ailsa Chang chats with Brandon Kyle Goodman about their book You Gotta Be You: How to Embrace This Messy Life and Step Into Who You Really Are.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Oona Hathaway, law professor and former special counsel at the Pentagon, about overclassification of government documents.
It's been six months since the launch of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We check in on how many people are using it and whether it's connecting them to help.
The Jan. 6 report was set to be a major boon for publishers, but a week out sales have been relatively thin compared to other blockbuster government reports.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University on what California needs to end their drought.
A new Congress was just sworn in — and a debate is emerging about expanding access to C-SPAN cameras on the House floor.
At a theater in Texas, the Popcorn Guy is a new TikTok sensation working behind the counter — making popcorn of a particularly buttery variety.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ford and Frances Kuramoto, formerly interned Japanese Americans visiting the Ireicho project at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Damon Young about mental health and his decision to seek therapy.
Several big school districts such as New York and Los Angeles have blocked access to a new chatbot that uses artificial intelligence to produce essays. One student has a new tool to help.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Brian Winter, editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly, about democratic backsliding in Latin America.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with director Jeff Zimbalist and series consultant and contributor Roger Bennett about their Apple TV+ series Super League: The War for Football.
Californians are once again on high alert amid a string of severe rainstorms. At least 19 people have died across the state and the damages are likely to hit hundreds of millions of dollars.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with environmental journalist Leila Philip about her new book, Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America.
Conrad Herwig and the Latin Side All Stars have a new jazz album and a new residency at the Django jazz club in New York City.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Timothy Naftali, former director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, about the handling and archiving of classified documents.
Jonathan Cohen, author of "For a Dollar and a Dream: State Lotteries in Modern America," talks with host Michel Martin about the Mega Millions Jackpot and the U.S. lottery system as a whole.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with economist Michelle Holder about how the unemployment rate for Black women is rising, despite an overall decline.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about her upcoming trip to three African countries — Senegal, Zambia and South Africa — and what she hopes to accomplish.
The CDC has expanded screening of incoming international air travelers to try to more quickly spot any new variants that might emerge from China's massive COVID outbreak.
Singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley, has died at 54 years old.
This week marks the 40th anniversary of The Joy of Painting. We revisit a story about a wildly popular Bob Ross solo exhibition in Virginia. The late PBS painter's popularity continues to soar.
NPR's Juana Summers talks to Planet Money's Paddy Hirsch about a discovery of rare earth minerals in Sweden, which can have implications for the global economy and climate.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with former deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein about Robert Hur, the special counsel investigating President Biden's handling of classified documents.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Ben Bacon, a London-based furniture conservator, about decoding a 20,000-year-old writing system.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants to rein in "trendy ideologies" at state universities. His recent appointment of conservative educational activists to a university board has sparked outrage.
Gas stoves have been in the news as the Consumer Product Safety Commission researches emissions and health effects. NPR Climate Desk's Jeff Brady sorts the misinformation from the facts.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks to Neil Druckmann, executive producer of the new HBO series The Last of Us.
Donald Trump's family business has been fined $1.6 million for criminal tax fraud in New York. It is the maximum penalty allowed under state rules.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Rep. Katie Porter about her recent decision to run in 2024 for the Senate seat held by fellow Democrat Dianne Feinstein.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Ben Kesling of The Wall Street Journal about a new innovation in bowling pin racking that is angering some pro bowlers.
President Biden welcomes Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House. The visit marks Japan's increasing military posturing amid concerns about China, North Korea and Russia.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Dara Massicot, a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation, about what's behind a significant change of command for Russian forces in the war in Ukraine.
Employers say that noncompete agreements are needed to protect trade secrets and investments. The FTC says they deprive workers of their economic liberties and has proposed a rule to ban them.
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A large tornado tore through the city on Thursday afternoon and caused extensive damage.
Fighting between the government and the militant group is driving people from their homes and complicating efforts to get food aid to those who are on the verge of starvation.
More classified documents have been found from President Biden's time as vice president — this time, at his home in Wilmington, Del. Biden says he's cooperating with a Justice Department review.
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice thinks the way forward for the war in Ukraine is: more. More weapons and more money to Ukraine's forces trying to kick Russia out of their country.
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Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Santos will remain in office despite the New York Republican's deceptions before the election.
NATO countries have sent sophisticated, Western-made weapons to Ukraine. As the war with Russia approaches the one-year mark, some are pushing to send advanced, main battle tanks.
With a brief break in the storms hitting California, businesses in the Santa Cruz area are trying to clean up. Officials say true recovery can't begin until the last expected storm hits next week.
MIT Technology Review has released its annual list of breakthrough technologies. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Amy Nordrum, an editor who helped put the list together.
Inflation cooled a bit last month as gas prices fell sharply and the price of new cars declined for the first time in nearly two years. Overall prices are still climbing much faster, however.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with the former Defense secretary about the special counsel assigned to review the classified documents found in the possession of President Biden.
The United Arab Emirates is preparing to host this year's global U.N. climate summit, but its pick to lead the talks is raising eyebrows.
Nearly 16 million people have enrolled so far, and people can still sign up in most places until Sunday.
This year, the state will start to move all inmates into the general prison population.
More than 4,000 migrants arrived in Denver over the last month, prompting the city to declare a state of emergency. Now the mayor wants to close those shelters, leaving migrants with few options.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Kai Thomas about his debut novel IN THE UPPER COUNTRY and exploring the Underground Railroad's little-known history in a community of free Black people in Canada.
Jeff Beck, one the most acclaimed guitarists in rock and roll history, died Tuesday after contracting bacterial meningitis, according to his family. He was 78 years old.
Nearly 20 years ago, Jeff Fister was in a car accident with one of his kids. They were shaken but not injured. Fister still remembers how one woman emerged from the crowd and helped soothe the child.
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A small study shows pharmacists could play a key role in getting addiction medication directly into the hands of more people who need it, but there are a lot of barriers to expanding the project.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Geoff Freeman, president and CEO for the U.S. Travel Association, which advocates for the travel industry. He explains why air travel has been so disrupted lately.
Since the Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to an abortion, many Muslims Americans have been turning to their faith to try to figure out: What does Islam say about abortion?
NPR's Kia Miakka Natisse describes how and why roller skating allows skaters, young and old, to push their bodies to the limit.
NASA and Russia's space agency said Wednesday that they're planning to send up an uncrewed Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station to replace the one that sprung a leak in December.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Scott Safechuck, a Santa Barbara County Fire Department official, on the cleanup underway as the county recovers from days of brutal storms and prepares for more ahead.
In Massachusetts, dozens of homeless people spend each night in emergency rooms even though they are not sick. The state guarantees a right to shelter, yet these people have nowhere else to go.
More than 11,000 small businesses closed in the U.K. last year. Many smaller shops could not keep up with higher energy costs, inflation and competition from online retailers.
We remember famed big wave surfer Márcio Freire who died surfing in the Portuguese town of Nazaré last week.
A critical computer system of the Federal Aviation Administration failed, leading to the delays or cancellations of thousands of flights. The antiquated system is now functioning but questions remain.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with actress Michelle Yeoh about her leading role in the sci-fi action movie Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Fewer people in the U.S. are going to college, but through early college programs and dual enrollment, many colleges are seeing a growing number of high schoolers in their classrooms.
Recent union-won wage increases for grad students at the University of California will help them make ends meet. But for many, it's not enough given the high cost of living in the state.
School boards are, by definition, local — but divisive national politics played a role in many board elections last fall. Those face offs may affect school board elections going forward.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Guilherme Casarões, political science professor in Brazil, about the parallels between Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro in the wake of riots in the Brazilian capital.
Authorities in Brazil are investigating the security and intelligence breakdown that led to the attack on the country's capital last Sunday.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with veteran Republican Congressman Pete Sessions of Texas about how he's making sense of last week's chaos in electing Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Robert Waldinger, one of the authors of The Good Life: Lessons from the world's longest scientific study of happiness.
Classified documents from President Joe Biden's term as Vice President were discovered at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement last fall, according to Biden's personal attorneys.
Businesses in the Northeast that rely on winter recreation activities are having a bad year. Warm temperatures are keeping snowmobilers and skiers off the trails.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with David Skaggs, former congressman and chair of the Office of Congressional Ethics, about new House rules that could weaken that office's influence on Congress.
Storms continue to pummel California. Parts of Santa Barbara as well as the nearby towns of Montecito and Carpenteria have been evacuated due to fears of mudslides. More rain is on the way.
Studies are underway to determine how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the development of babies and young children — and in particular their microbiomes.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Kashana Cauley about her debut novel The Survivalists and putting her comedy background to work in writing about the unexplored perspective of Black survivalism.
The U.S. endured 18 separate billion-dollar disasters in 2022, highlighting the growing damages of human-caused climate change.
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The novelist, activist and short story writer explored the lives of the marginalized and the powerless in American life. He was known for his books, Cloudsplitter, Affliction and Continental Drift.
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President Biden's personal attorneys discovered a "small number" of classified documents among what appear to be Obama-era records when he was vice president. They were turned over immediately.
A first-of-its-kind offshore wind lease auction along California's coast generated $750 million in combined sales. Analysts say that's a strong and positive market signal for American offshore wind.
Officials in Newport News, Va., say a six-year-old who shot and wounded his teacher during class got the gun from home. First grade teacher Abby Zwerner was shot during a lesson on Friday.
The Senate failed to advance a bipartisan bill that would have reduced one of the most persistent racial disparities in criminal justice: the punishment for crack cocaine.
President Biden is in Mexico City to discuss issues like migration, climate and fentanyl with Mexico's López Obrador and Canada's Trudeau.
Dr. Celine Gounder speaks out against disinformation after her husband Grant Wahl's sudden death was seized on by anti-vaccination conspiracy theorists.
China has officially opened borders to inbound travelers for the first time in nearly three years.
After a catastrophic end to 2022, this year will be critical for crypto. Companies and investors are picking up after FTX's collapse, as they brace themselves for more scrutiny and regulations.
The clean up and the questions begin in the the aftermath of the weekend's violent assault on Brazil's Congress.
Cinderella stories never happen in college football. But Monday night's CFP title game may actually produce one. NPR's Juana Summers talks to Holly Anderson of the Shutdown Fullcast for a preview.
Protesters in Iran vow to continue their demonstrations even as the government continues its crackdown — which includes two recent executions.
Prince Harry is having an eventful week with a book coming out and multiple TV interviews.
Thousands of nurses began striking Monday at two of New York City's biggest hospitals. They have already disrupted patient care, but nurses say they won't return until they get a fair contract.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba details the so-called ceasefire, the options he believes Vladimir Putin has left, and what counts as a victory for Ukraine from here on.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Aubrey Gordon about her new book "You Just Need To Lose Weight and 19 Other Myths About Fat People."
Sunday's riot by supporters of Brazil's former president has parallels with what happened in the U.S. on Jan. 6, 2021. But it's also part of a global far-right movement that's opposed to democracy.
Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro have stormed Brazil's Congress building and Presidential offices, in scenes that echo Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with political scientist Rachel Blum about what the recent battle over House speaker tells us about the far-right's influence on U.S. electoral politics.
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, who argues that "a new economic patriotism" can make the U.S. a manufacturing powerhouse once again.
NPR's Andrew Limbong talks with Jason Kelley, of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, about a new Louisiana law that requires users to submit a government ID to look at pornographic material online.
President Biden visits El Paso in his first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since he became president.
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Lizzie Gottlieb about her new documentary, Turn Every Page, which documents the partnership between her father, editor Robert Gottlieb, and journalist Robert Caro.
The first major exhibit of Puerto Rican art on the mainland in 50 years wrestles with the question: Who is Puerto Rico for?
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy finally won the election after 15 ballots held over five days of voting.
Three representatives from Texas voted against Kevin McCarthy to be speaker of the House. All represent different parts of the state but they stood united against McCarthy until Friday afternoon.
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with environmental researcher Erika Berenguer about Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's ambitions to save the Amazon rainforest from deforestation.
While the QAnon conspiracy theory is strongly associated with the political far-right, it also has followers in the worlds of yoga and wellness.
NPR's Andrew Limbong talks with Talia Hibbert about her new young adult romance novel, Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute.
Esteban Castillo's latest cookbook is Chicano Bakes, a celebration of his favorite traditional recipes from la panadería, or bakery.
NPR's Tim Mak is in Ukraine as people there celebrate their first Christmas since the invasion.
Fairfax County, Va., high school students are training to become public health "ambassadors." The program gives them a head start on a career while improving trust in the health system.
For the fourth day in a row the House of Representatives tried to elect a speaker. Kevin McCarthy picked up support from some of the group of 20 Republicans who had been voting against him.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Parini Shroff about her debut novel The Bandit Queens, a story about a woman in an Indian village with a dangerous reputation.
The fate of a proposed lithium mine in Nevada — one that's important to production of electric cars — is now in the hands of a federal judge as tribes sue to stop it.
The Environmental Protection Agency announced new limits on dangerous soot pollution. Public health officials say reducing soot in the air saves lives.
The Kurdish community in France is reeling from a triple killing, just as they prepare to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of another deadly shooting. Few believe it was a lone-wolf attack.
President Biden is marking the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by awarding medals to a dozen people who he said helped protect democracy that day.
The Biden administration plans to sharply limit who can apply for asylum at the southern U.S. border. The border city of Calexico, Calif., recently declared a state of emergency over immigration.
U.S. employers added 223,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell to just 3.5%, matching the lowest level in half a century. The overall job market remains tight.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Andrew Fisher, a professor and hydrogeologist, about why we can — and cannot — collect rainwater in places like California.
Nicky Jam was one of Reggaeton's first stars, but fame hasn't been easy. In recent years, he's made a return to music, among other creative ventures.
Pundits, politicians and journalists are apt to call this chaotic congressional moment unprecedented. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with historian John Farrell about whether that is true.
After the shocking cardiac arrest of Damar Hamlin on Monday, the NFL will try and play games this weekend, but will not finish the game in which he collapsed.
The world's top Elvis impersonators will compete to be crowned "King" this weekend in Birmingham, England, at the European Elvis Championships and Convention.
RSV and the flu appear to be receding in the U.S., but COVID is on the rise, new data suggests, driven by holiday gatherings and an even more transmissible omicron subvariant that has become dominant.
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Former Pope Benedict XVI was buried at the Vatican Thursday after his funeral, bringing an end to an unprecedented decade in which a reigning pope lived side by side with his predecessor.
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin grew up in suburban Pittsburgh and played there through college. His community is celebrating him as a person who has an impact on and off the field.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Yun Sun, director of the Stimson Center's China program, about the state of relations between the U.S. and China as economic competition ramps up between the two.
The rapper known as Gangsta Boo died this week at age 43. Born Lola Mitchell, she was known as one of the South's premier crunk emcees and she got her start in the group Three 6 Mafia.
A new study suggests larger, curvy rocks can yield impressive throws when skipping stones on water.
An atmospheric river, bringing heavy rain and winds, hit California. The large storm is also causing flooding in both the northern and southern parts of the state.
President Biden laid out his vision on border security ahead of a trip next week to the southern U.S. border and talks with Mexico.
South Asians are one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the U.S., especially in battleground states. And out of all Asian Americans groups, they are the most politically liberal.
Information about a 1991 incident between Gregg Berhalter and his now-wife were shared with U.S. Soccer by Danielle and Claudio Reyna, whose son had limited playing time at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
A new study suggests that mid-latitude glaciers, including those in western Canada, the Rocky Mountains and central Europe, will be gone by the end of the century.
The U.S. has started requiring all travelers from China to test negative for COVID, even though many experts think it won't help much.
A group of video game testers has formed Microsoft's first labor union in the U.S. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Nicole Carpenter, senior reporter at Polygon, about the rise of video game unions.
The massive storm hitting California is flooding homeless encampments throughout the state. In the Bay Area, residents of Oakland's Wood Street camp say they're not getting help from the city.
Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed his country's Defense Minister to order a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas.
Damar Hamlin wasn't supposed to be a starter for the Bills. But a slew of injuries — including one that sent a close friend to the hospital midgame — both opened a door and had him counting blessings.
Over the past several years, the business of nonalcoholic beer, wine and spirits has boomed as more people are trying to limit their drinking.
For a second day the House of Representatives is in suspended animation as it can't start a new session until a speaker is elected. California Republican Kevin McCarthy has failed to get the votes.
In this installment of "My Unsung Hero," a stranger comes to the rescue of a woman who started having a seizure while driving.
Climate protesters are becoming increasingly disruptive in Germany as the country turns to coal to replace Russian natural gas.
The United Arab Emirates is calling for a UN Security Council meeting. A far-right Israeli minister visited the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, a move criticized by Arab states that have ties with Israel.
Tesla's stock value fell in 2022, and it missed its delivery target. It still dominates the U.S. electric vehicle market but is off to a rocky 2023 with the economy, competitors and a distracted CEO.
The abortion pill Mifepristone, which has only been available in person in certain clinics, could become accessible at local drugstores and retail pharmacy chains, as well as via telehealth.
As India's economy grows, women are dropping out of its workforce. That's stumped economists. Some say it's a sign of prosperity. In conservative India, if women can afford not to work, they don't.
The athletic retailer Eastbay closed its doors at the start of 2023. The Wisconsin-based company transformed the sneaker world with its mailed catalogs featuring the newest shoes and sports jerseys.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Paul Kane of The Washington Post about the recent history of the influence of hardline Republicans in the House of Representatives.
Democratic Congressman Hakeem Jeffries became the first Black lawmaker nominated for Speaker of the House. He also became the first Democrat since 2007 to earn unanimous support from their caucus.
Mortgage rates above seven percent and a low supply of homes for sale has made home ownership feel out of reach for many Americans. Yet it remains an important way to build wealth in the U.S.
A new study in the journal Pediatrics finds a huge spike in accidental consumption of edible weed among children 5 and younger. While most suffered mild impacts, about one in five were hospitalized.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with George Saunders about Liberation Day: Stories — his short story collection that explores everything from love affairs to lobotomized actors forced to perform.
California GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy is in a fight to secure the needed votes to become speaker of the House.
President Biden has appointed dozens of judges with lifetime tenure for the federal bench, setting records on professional and racial diversity. Advocates press for more action in 2023.
Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, the duo of Sylvan Esso, talk about their latest album No Rules Sandy and how they came up with it.
It didn't take long for Israel's most controversial new cabinet minister to touch off international reaction with a visit to Jerusalem's most sensitive religious site.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with California's state director of crisis communications, Brian Ferguson, about the current state of storm preparation and management after historic rainfall.
San Francisco's Musée Mécanique has just unveiled its "Mills Bow-Front Violano Virtuoso," a century-old self-playing device which performs duets on piano and violin.
Anita Pointer, of the Grammy award-winning group the Pointer Sisters, has died. She was the lead vocalist for many of the group's hits, including "Yes We Can Can," "Slow Hand" and "I'm So Excited."
Jordan Rooney, friend of Damar Hamlin's family, speaks about the NFL player's condition following a mid-game cardiac arrest.
New laws are going into effect in several states that require employers to publish salary ranges for job openings.
A college in Colorado that was once a boarding school offers perspectives on opportunities and obstacles for Native American scholars now.
There are nearly 100,000 centenarians in the U.S. In Oklahoma, a group of volunteers wants to make sure everyone in the state who lives to be 100 is properly honored.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is being sworn in for a second term on Tuesday. He's expected to give clues about his upcoming legislative agenda — and also hints about whether he'll run for president.
Three Russian citizens have been found dead in the same part of eastern India since Christmas — fueling conspiracy theories about possible assassins.
Soccer fans are saying goodbye to Pelé, the master of the game. After a 24-hour long wake in Santos, Brazil, his coffin was paraded around the city. Pelé will now be buried in his final resting place.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with culture writer Lauren O'Neill about the spectacle at the World Darts Championship, which wrapped up in London Tuesday.
Human bodies use light to help tune their body clocks, and that's true even for some blind people. How does this work? It's a circadian mystery.
The body of the former Pope Benedict XVI, who died at the age of 95 on Saturday - lay in state on Monday for the first of three days before his funeral on Thursday.
The Marines are under a Congressional mandate to integrate boot camp in line with all other services, but they say they don't plan to go all the way despite having a plan to carry it out.
As COVID spreads rapidly through China, rumors circulate about the effectiveness and safety of the Chinese-manufactured vaccines. But what does the scientific data actually say about these shots?
You've heard the saying, "Blood is thicker than water," but for many people, family is not just about blood or DNA — it's about deep connections.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to communications strategist Brendan Buck about the future of House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy as the party continues to scramble for a speaker.
The war in Ukraine is a sensitive topic in Uzbekistan. The government says it's neutral and reporting on state-controlled media is minimal, but people are gradually being allowed to vent against Putin
Helena Maleno helps save the lives of people who try to cross the border into Europe from Africa. Her story highlights the fraught international relationships when it comes to migration.
After more than 50 years in business a beloved record store near Cleveland, Ohio, is closing its doors for good.
Many feel tethered to a water bottle, having heard that hydration is key to being healthy. Here's what the science says about how much water to drink and when.
Russia and Ukraine are both claiming Russian casualties following a missile attack on the occupied Donetsk region. The attack came as Russian forces targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
An investigation finds that corrections officers in Pennsylvania use physical force on people who may be unable to comply with orders due to a mental health condition.
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NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with senior correspondent at Vox, Ian Millhiser, who argues that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is a hotbed of litigation that challenges President Biden's policies.
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with David A. Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic, about his recent piece "The Threat to Democracy Is Still in Congress."
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with singer-songwriter Madi Diaz about reaching new heights in her music career and her latest EP.
The start of a new year often means one thing: New Year's resolutions. But what's the best way to make sure you actually follow them? Life Kit has some tips.
During a deadly blizzard last month in Buffalo, a group of Korean visitors were trapped outdoors. A few of them sought refuge at the home of a couple who loves Korean cuisine — so they began cooking.
As the new year begins, a 65-year-old college student offers advice on reinventing yourself.
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with photographer Carol Guzy, about her most recent photo essay, which documents a young couple living with the effects of the Ukraine war.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated headlines in 2022. We listen back to the stories of women and children affected by the war.
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with chef Sohla El-Waylly, a judge on the new show The Big Brunch, about useful tips to plan a no-hassle New Year's brunch.
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner about Fleishman Is in Trouble, the television series based on her hit book of the same name.
The staff of weekend All Things Considered revisit some of their favorite stories from 2022.
Legendary TV journalist Barbara Walters died Friday at the age of 93. She spoke with NPR's Michel Martin in 2008.
Melinda Haring, the outgoing deputy director of the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, explains to NPR's Elissa Nadworny what to expect from the Russia-Ukraine war in 2023.
Luis Inácio Lula da Silva was in prison for corruption in 2019, but Brazil's former President will be sworn in as the country's new leader Sunday. It's a remarkable comeback for the politician.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Tax Policy Center senior fellow Steven Rosenthal about what we learned from former President Donald Trump's tax returns released on Friday.
Vivienne Westwood, iconic fashion designer, died Thursday at age 81. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ian Kelly, the co-author of Vivienne Westwood's memoir, about her life and legacy.
With interest rates creeping up month after month, many buyers and sellers have put their plans on hold, and that's plunged the housing market into a deep freeze.
After several dozen deaths from a well-predicted snowstorm, Buffalo, N.Y. officials and residents are trading the blame for poor preparation and catastrophic impact.
Friday should be the end of Myanmar's former leader's legal drama. What's next for Aung San Suu Kyi?
Protesters in China say Apple keeps tools that help them get around censorship off the App Store. Now the company has to contend with pressure from China's residents who aren't happy about it.
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics, a group of scientists decided to dig up his body and sequence his DNA.
All Things Considered staff reflect on the stories and voices from the show that moved them in 2022.
Maine's lobster industry has won a reprieve from new regulations designed to protect the endangered right whale.
Southwest promised a return to near-normal operations on Friday. NPR checks in at Denver International Airport – a major failure point for the airline.
NPR is pulling together some of its favorite stories from 2022 that may have been easy to miss among the year's major news but hard to forget. Friday, a look at the animals who shared the mic.
Dec. 30 marks a year since the unusual Marshall Fire erupted, destroying more homes than any wildfire in Colorado. Some survivors continue struggling with its effects daily.
Republicans promise more oversight of billions of dollars meant to address climate change as they prepare to take control of the House. Climate advocates say the U.S. can still meet ambitious goals.
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The Birmingham News, The Huntsville Times and Mobile's Press-Register will soon go all-digital. In Birmingham, where people have been reading the paper since the late 1800s, the news hasn't been easy.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to journalist and Russia analyst Julia Ioffe about the numerous, mysterious deaths of Russian oligarchs throughout 2022.
The power of AI has been on full display on social media, with ChatGPT and Lensa going viral. As AI becomes more mainstream, concerns about misinformation, privacy and bias are becoming louder.
Inflation invaded every waking moment of 2022. But just how bad was it? Cue: Day-in-the-life challenge.
Rep.-elect George Santos faces growing investigations by state and local prosecutors and anger from New York voters. Santos has admitted to misleading the public about much of his life story.
For NPR's Life Kit, Shereen Marisol Meeraji speaks with Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of mindfulness-based stress reduction, about how to manage stress, uncertainty and difficulties using mindfulness.
Kathy Whitworth, the winningest professional golfer of all time, died Saturday at age 83. Whitworth won 88 LPGA Tour tournaments in a career that spanned nearly a quarter-century.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Brian Christian, the author of "The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values," about the impact AI is having on our lives.
NPR is pulling together some of its favorite stories from 2022 that may have been easy to miss among the year's major news but hard to forget. Thursday, NPR shares its favorite musical moments.
Hotter temperatures are threatening coral reefs worldwide. Now, scientists are pinpointing how some "super corals" are better able to withstand the heat.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Andrew Schwartz of the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab about how record snowfall in western states could mean a less drought-ridden 2023.
2022 was a record-setting year for investing in EV battery plants in the U.S. and there's a good chance 2023 will be even bigger.
Pelé was one of the world's best soccer players who was the sport's global face for decades. The Brazilian legend was a wizard on the field who dazzled fans, teammates and competitors alike.
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For the world of crypto, 2022 started with exuberance and ended with its unofficial spokesman in handcuffs.
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When she was pregnant, Kaitlyn Joshua struggled to get medical care — and answers — in post-Roe Louisiana, where abortion is banned.
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The U.S. will require travelers from China to take COVID tests from Jan. 5. CDC officials have also expressed concerns about new variants originating from China, which is experiencing a surge.
Afrigen is the linchpin of global project to use mRNA technology to empower low-resource countries to make their own vaccines against killer diseases from TB to HIV. What will it take to succeed?
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Columbia Global Senior Advisor Kian Tajbakhsh about the protests in Iran, which have continued for more than 100 days.
Zircon is the "time-lords" of the earth. They are indestructible and take up radioactive materials, so they're used to track events in deep time that would otherwise be lost to us.
This year's hurricane season got off to a very slow start. But it only takes one big storm to wreak havoc. And climate change makes such storms more likely.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Paul Feig, the director of "Bridesmaids" and creator of "Freaks and Geeks," about his book "Cocktail Time!: The Ultimate Guide to Grown-Up Fun."
NPR is pulling together some of its favorite stories from 2022 that may have been easy to miss among the year's major news but hard to forget. NPR remembers three inventors who died in 2022.
2022 was a tumultuous year in the United Kingdom when the leaders of two major British institutions exited the stage. What does 2023 hold for the U.K.?
In a deeply divided America, few things bring people together across party lines. But some musicians believe they can bridge differences in ways others seem unable to.
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Hechinger Report Author Jon Marcus about the financial woes of rural universities and why some are dropping dozens of programs.
2022 saw a rise of Pakistani pop culture worldwide, punctuated by a Grammy win, Ms. Marvel and an ovation at Cannes.
For an episode of Life Kit, NPR's Vincent Acovino explores ways you can gamify your exercise to make it more enjoyable, and help you reach your goals.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Lee Gelernt of the ACLU about what Title 42, which the Supreme Court ruled will remain in effect, means for many migrants.
Officials in the Buffalo, N.Y., area say more than two dozen people are dead after a massive winter storm. Warmer weather could bring flooding as the snow melts.
For NPR's Life Kit, Shereen Marisol Meraji speaks with Trisha Hersey, author of "Rest Is Resistance," about fighting against the feeling that our productivity equates to our worth.
For the first time since Colorado legalized recreational cannabis sales, revenue has been down for a year. COVID-19 has something to do with that.
In a time of accelerated climate change, there's a big disconnect between the portrayal of fires on-screen and the reality of the brave people who fight them in real life.
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Russia is isolated, sanctioned and struggling militarily in Ukraine. 2022 was a very bad for the country and President Vladimir Putin.
The FBI recently released its annual statistics on hate crimes across the country. But researchers say the data is flawed, which could undermine efforts to tackle hate crimes.
For courts to end a parent's rights to their child, there has to be a serious reason. But NPR found laws that say it's OK to take kids away from their parents if they fail to pay certain debts.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with director Martika Ramirez Escobar about her debut movie, "Leonor Will Never Die."
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Lyn Montgomery, the president of TWU Local 556, which represents Southwest flight attendants. Holiday travelers are stranded after the airline canceled flights.
Mykolaiv, Ukraine, was poised to start piping drinkable water to its residents for the first time in months, but a Russian missile struck a major pump station in a recently liberated area.
Taiwan has lived under the threat of attack from China for years. The island is preparing for the worst-case scenario, however unlikely — and they have a long way to go.
Southwest isn't the only airline experiencing delays and cancellations, but it is by far the worst-hit, with about 5,500 of its flights canceled across the country in the last two days.
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Rep.-elect George Santos from New York has acknowledged deceiving voters about most of his life story. He's still slated to be sworn in as a part of the new Republican House majority next month.
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Common ground is the main theme of Maalouf's new album, which features a wide array of vocalists from across the pop music spectrum. Maalouf also recently revived an international trumpet competition.
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A jury in Los Angeles on Friday found singer and rapper Tory Lanez guilty of three felony charges — including assaulting rapper Megan Thee Stallion with a firearm in 2020.
Psychedelic drugs were a hot topic at this year's Society for Neuroscience meeting. Researchers hope the drugs can help people with disorders like depression and PTSD.
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One year after the James Webb Space Telescope launch, astronomers round up some of the telescope's most exciting discoveries.
NPR's Julia Furlan talks with Catherine Price, author of "The Power of Fun" for an episode of Life Kit about differentiating between true and fake fun and creating more fun in life.
The Amazon rainforest is the most biodiverse ecosystem on the planet. Scientists there say the best way to experience it may be with your ears.
From Facebook's troubled pivot to the metaverse to Twitter's management chaos to industry-wide layoffs, social media companies had a rocky 2022.
Hulu's "Fleishman Is in Trouble" adapts a best-selling novel about a successful Upper West Side couple's failed marriage, using multiple perspectives to show what went wrong --- and why.
Private jet flights increased during the pandemic, including at one airport in the Los Angeles area that caters to wealthy travelers. Now, working-class residents are inhaling the fumes.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Malcolm Alexander and Frederick Clay, who spent decades in prison after wrongful convictions, about what it means to receive monetary compensation after exoneration.
Before the mid-70's, many Americans didn't know the National Security Agency existed. The agency revamped its museum and some of the secrets exposed are surprising some national security experts.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Erica Perl about her book, "The Ninth Night of Hanukkah," which shares the story of two kids inspired to start a new unusual tradition.
Hospital staff and space are short in Beijing as a surge in COVID infections overwhelms China.
NPR's Bob Mondello shares the movies that stood out to him in 2022. He says ten is an arbitrary number and generally ignores it, and this is no exception.
When migrants from the southern border started getting bused to Washington, D.C., a couple of local chefs stepped up to help feed them.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Craig Elston, who owns a barbershop in Buffalo, N.Y., who helped dozens of people find shelter in his shop during a blizzard.
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Vox culture reporter Constance Grady about the stories that dominated pop culture and more.
Director Sarah Polley's adaptation of the novel by Miriam Toews is about women in an isolated religious colony who break the silence about abuse at the hands of the colony's men.
A natural history museum in New York has created a lush space of holiday lights in the snowy woods on the bank of the Raquette River.
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with former DOJ official Harry Litman, about the final report of the House Committee investigating the attack on the Capitol.
NPR producer Tyler Bartlam enlists the help of her grandmother to make a special recipe.
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Pashtana Durrani, executive director of LEARN — a nonprofit that helps Afghan girls access education.
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Amy Fischer, an organizer with the Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network, about their efforts to help migrants bused into Washington, D.C.
NPR's Andrew Limbong talks to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, about her efforts to tackle antitrust in the tech space – and her vision for the office going forward.
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman on the newest military aide package to Ukraine and how it might affect the ongoing war with Russia.
Allan Sui is Mall of America's first Asian Santa Claus. He talks about his love for the holiday spirit and the need for representation.
NPR's Life Kit team shares advice on how to tackle ever-present question that arises during the holidays and vacations: Which film should I watch next?
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Kaitlin and Sarah Leung about their new cookbook, "The Woks of Life: Recipes to Know and Love from a Chinese American Family."
Chief rabbi of Odesa Avraham Wolf talks about Hanukkah, the festival of lights, in a city without power and enduring a cold winter of war.
For our family recipes series, one listener tells us about the sourdough pancakes she grew up eating with her siblings — and the sourdough starter that's been passed down her family for generations.
The latest on how Americans are dealing with the severe winter storm that's snarled holiday travel.
As twinkling Christmas lights cast a warm glow in downtown El Paso, thousands of migrants' search for shelter resonates deeply in the predominantly Catholic border city.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with WGN reporter Larry Hawley about the freezing weather conditions for Saturday's Chicago Bears game.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with singer Burna Boy about his connection to his fans and the ways he makes sense of who he is as a person, and who he is as a performer.
In 2023 Illinois lawmakers will push to pass a ban on assault weapons, months after the Highland Park parade shooting left seven dead and more injured.
Waves of Venezuelans arriving in Massachusetts have needed a lot of help, bringing together those who have been in the U.S. for years and unifying them with a common mission.
The final report released by the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack details criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump and a path forward for its findings.
The two largest reservoirs in the U.S., Lake Mead and Lake Powell, are at low levels and electricity generation is at risk. The federal government cut water deliveries and wants states to cut more.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy about his five decades in the U.S. Senate as he prepares to retire.
With Christmas falling on a Sunday, some Protestant pastors are canceling services to allow their congregation to spend time at home.
Two new films about men who find flexibility late in life, "Living" and "A Man Called Otto," are remakes of acclaimed foreign films: Director Akira Kurosawa's "Ikuru" and Sweden's "A Man Called Ove."
Health officials are concerned that people traveling home to their villages for the Lunar New Year could turn celebrations into superspreader events, catching ill-prepared rural systems off guard.
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A natural history museum in New York's Adirondack Mountains has created a lush space of holiday light in the deep snowy woods at the edge of a wilderness.
Young conservative leaders are demanding changes from their party after a majority of Millennial and Generation Z voters turned out for Democrats in the midterm elections.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with singer Burna Boy about "The Black River: Whiskey Documentary," his short film about his hometown of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and the environmental issues there.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer Antony Marra about his book, "Mercury Pictures Presents."
Director Damien Chazelle's "Babylon" is a comically over-the-top look at scandal-ridden 1920s Hollywood. It's a celebration of an art form in turmoil as silent films give way to talkies.
El Paso and other Texas cities are preparing to move migrants seeking asylum off the streets and into warm shelters as temperatures plummet below freezing.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Associated Press congressional correspondent Lisa Mascaro about Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's bid for speakership and how he plans to entice GOP holdouts.
The traditional Spanish Christmas Lottery happens every Dec. 22. Madrid students bring joy, and sometimes a lot of money, to people all over Spain. Its top prize is known as "El Gordo."
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon about how the intense winter storm is affecting his state.
Syrian refugees found refuge in southern Turkey, even building businesses that help the local economy. But now the political winds are shifting, and many feel they're no longer welcome.
After a probe that lasted over a year, the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack is winding down with the release of its full report, seen as one of its final duties.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with writer Rax King about one of her favorite books, "Dancing Queen" by Lisa Carver.
Boston architects have an annual gingerbread house competition, and 2022's theme is climate change. The climate-ready gingerbread houses include chocolate solar panels and rising sugary seas.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Ukrainian activist Hanna Hopko about what 2022 has been like for her and her family living through the war.
Americans are understandably stressed and anxious about a range of things, such as inflation, politics and war. But psychologists say research offers a host of ways to manage anxiety.
Early this week, the leaders of Afghanistan declared that women could not attend university. Now there are fears the any education for girls is in jeopardy as some female teachers are sent home.
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The U.S. Supreme Court granted a request by Republican attorneys general who want to extend those restrictions. The court put a temporary hold on a lower court ruling that found Title 42 unlawful.
At least 16 states have banned TikTok on some or all government computers and phones. All are led by GOP governors.
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Earlier this year, three activists who are opposed to COVID vaccines and standard treatment protocols for the illness were elected to the board of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Fred Upton as he prepares to retire, about the lasting effects of the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack.
Wary of missiles and artillery, residents of Ukraine's second-largest city moved their traditional holiday decorations underground as they celebrate their first Christmas at war.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with the mayor of El Paso, Texas Oscar Leeser about how the city is dealing with a large number of migrants at the border seeking to claim asylum in the U.S.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with New York Times reporter Russ Buettner about what the release of former President Donald Trump's taxes reveals and what kind of precedent the move sets.
Dr. Kwane Stewart is known as the "Street Vet." He makes rounds in Los Angeles' Skid Row and provides free care to homeless people's beloved pets.
In 2022, a panel of health experts recommended that doctors screen all adults 65 and under for anxiety disorders. There are pros and cons to universal screening and treatments for anxiety.
For some teens in Rochester, Minn., their Driver's Ed instructor is a cop. It's part of a program to get more teen drivers on the road legally and safely.
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a dramatic visit to Washington, while his country is at war, for meetings at the White House and address Congress.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris, known for the most iconic catch in NFL history, died Wednesday at age 72. His "Immaculate Reception" lifted his team and name to the annals of football.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with directors Trevor Beck Frost and Melissa about "Wildcat," their documentary about a couple working to rehabilitate orphaned ocelots in the Amazon rainforest.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with meteorologist Eric Ahasic about the extreme cold weather hitting much of the eastern half of the U.S.
Peru and Mexico continue their diplomatic squabble over the fate of Peru's former president Pedro Castillo.
Nearly three years into the pandemic, travel has returned but hotel staff have not. Unable to find workers, hotel owners and managers are having to adapt to what they believe is the new normal.
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"I will resign as CEO as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job!" Musk tweeted after most respondents to his Twitter poll said he should step down.
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Navy Lt. Jack McCain trained Afghans to pilot Black Hawk helicopters. When Kabul fell, McCain and others helped the pilots escape to the U.S. But their permanent status is uncertain.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former sex crimes prosecutor Jane Manning about Harvey Weinstein's recent charges and the difficulties in prosecuting sex crimes like his.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with reporter Simeon Tegel about efforts to evacuate tourists trapped in and around Lima, Peru, as protesters block main roads after the former president's ousting.
The Taliban has banned women from attending private and public universities in Afghanistan in its latest crack down on women's rights and freedoms.
After a recruit died in 2022, Navy SEALs have modified their notoriously grueling basic training. But some families worry the changes aren't enough.
It's a time of transition on Capitol Hill. As departing lawmakers pack up their things, first-time lawmakers like Maxwell Frost and Mike Lawler are getting ready to settle in.
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A big winter storm is poised to move across most of the U.S. and cause widespread travel disruptions and other hassles.
Wells Fargo will pay $3.7 billion to settle charges for wrongfully seizing homes and cars. This is the largest penalty ever imposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
NPR's Juana Summers talks to Catherine Ettman, postdoctoral fellow at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health , about recent trends in the prevalence of anxiety in the U.S.
The demand for a visit with jolly old St. Nicholas is high, but Santas are in short supply across the country.
The Supreme Court extended pandemic border restrictions. But border cities are struggling to handle the influx of migrants who have crossed the border and are bracing for more.
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are pretty common in the Midwest and the Great Plains. "Derechos," or fierce windstorms, are becoming a well-known weather phenomenon.
At this time of year, people travel to be with their families. And Broadway and Hollywood have been giving them something to sing about: Traveling-song show tunes.
A German court found a 97-year-old former secretary at a Nazi death camp guilty of complicity in over 10,000 deaths, in what could be one of the last cases of its kind there.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Philip Zelikow, who was behind the 9/11 Commission's report, as the Jan. 6 committee prepares to release its report.
When he's sentenced, the one-time movie mogul could face decades of prison time in California. That's in addition to the 23 years Weinstein is already serving in New York.
NPR's Asma Khalid interviews Vice President Kamala Harris to cap off the year that was and look ahead to 2023.
In Colorado's mountains, an immigrant family from Mexico cut down their first Christmas tree together, carrying on a beloved tradition.
Scientists say anxiety is very useful and adaptive, warning us of threats in our environment. But chronic anxiety, or anxiety that interferes with daily life, can harm our mental and physical health.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Adam Schiff, a member of the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Georgetown Law professor Paul Butler about the Jan. 6 committee wrapping up its hearings.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with photographer Steve Winter, who captured the iconic photo of P-22, the famous Los Angeles mountain lion.
Argentines around the world share what Argentina's victory at the 2022 FIFA World Cup means to them.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author and historian Mindy Johnson about her discovery that Bessie Mae Kelley was one of the earliest known women to hand-draw and direct animated films.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with software engineer Daniel Patt about his website "From Numbers to Names," which uses artificial intelligence to find photos of victims and survivors of the Holocaust.
In this week's "My Unsung Hero" installment, a woman recounts how a group of strangers comforted her in a time of need.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with broadcaster Anderson Cooper about his podcast, "All There Is," which explores grief and loss.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Republican political strategist Ron Bonjean about the final Jan. 6 committee hearing.
As the Jan. 6 committee wraps up its hearings, a recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll found a majority of Americans believe democracy is at risk and want members of Congress to compromise.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with The Last Cup host Jasmine Garsd about superstar soccer player Lionel Messi's legacy in Argentina.
A U.K. court ruled the Government's plan to deport refugees to Rwanda is lawful — so what happens next?
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with a group of Jewish teenagers amid a particularly dark year for anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S.: Hannah Rubin, Ben Fitzpayne, and Jaia Wilensky.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to dessert lover and cookbook author Claire Saffitz about her favorite beginner-friendly recipes that you can prepare for Hanukkah.
For a lot of people, dealing with in-laws is the most stressful part of the holidays. Life Kit's Andee Tagle has tips for working through some common in-law conundrums this season.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with political scientist Ronald Deibert about the increased use of spyware among autocratic and democratic governments to track and thwart dissent.
It was one of the finest World Cup finals in the history of the tournament. Argentina is the champion after a thrilling match that went into extra time and then a penalty kick shootout against France.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nick Miroff about his new series for The Washington Post focused on the opioid crisis and fentanyl.
NPR's Michel Martin talks with psychologist Sarah Gaither about the outside pressures of being in an interracial marriage and why people are relating to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's story.
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Dr. Celine Gounder, wife of the late Grant Wahl, about the renowned soccer journalist's legacy.
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Joan Donovan of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government about Elon Musk's decision to suspend and then reinstate the Twitter accounts of several high-profile journalists.
Argentine linguist and soccer fan Bruno Estigarribia has waited decades to see his beloved team win another World Cup. But with the big match approaching, he finds it too stressful to even watch.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault about her new book My People: Five Decades of Writing About Black Lives.
NPR's Life Kit offers lessons on how to get through new and old family traditions during the holiday season.
The newly merged Warner Bros. Discovery revealed this week that well-known titles like Westworld and The Time Traveler's Wife would be removed from HBO Max.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Helen-Ann Smith, Asia correspondent for Sky News, about the growing wave of COVID-19 in China.
The Biden administration is trying to give Americans with opioid addictions access to life-saving medical treatments. Most people using fentanyl and other opioids never receive medical care.
Basketball coach Billie Moore died Wednesday at age 79. Moore was the first U.S. women's national basketball coach in 1976 and a two-time women's college basketball national champion.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis isn't talking about running for the Republican presidential nomination. But his fundraising and upcoming book release may be part of a stealth campaign.
Five Louisiana law enforcement officers have been charged in Ronald Greene's death, who died in 2019 after police said he resisted arrest. Bodycam video shows the officers beating Greene.
The Indicator hosts reports on a recently launched investment fund that takes on startups abandoned by venture capital investors because they are not growing fast enough to become "unicorns."
In East Africa, there's growing concern that a mounting food crisis could lead to famine in Somalia.
After the fall of Roe v. Wade, there's been more interest in the work of "abortion doulas," who offer advice and support to people having abortions. More people are training to take on this work.
Composer Angelo Badalamenti, best known for the soundtrack from "Twin Peaks," died Sunday at age 85.
The World Cup final is set after France faces Morocco in the semi-finals. The winner will play Argentina Sunday.
Survivors of the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs testify as the House Oversight Committee examines anti-LGBTQ violence and extremism.
All Things Considered hosts are asking their favorite writers about their favorite writers. Ailsa Chang talks with novelist Steph Cha about her favorite novel, "The Long Goodbye" by Raymond Chandler.
After the Sandy Hook shooting, gifts poured into the community — from art to teddy bears. Officials shared what they could, and now the rest has become part of the town's memorial to victims.
Tunisia's revolution began when Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in Sidi Bouzid. Morning Edition host Leila Fadel went to the city to ask why the country appears to be losing its democratic gains.
Ice hockey player Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitols made history Tuesday when he scored his 800th goal.
The 2022 Ohio Turnpike Name-A-Snowplow Contest winners include "Ctrl-Salt-Delete," "Clearopathtra" and six others.
The new Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency over the homelessness crisis in the city. The move gives her certain powers to speed the opening of shelters and other services.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Brittney Griner's agent, Lindsay Kagawa Colas, about clearing hurdles to get Griner back to the U.S. and what's next for the "We Are BG" movement.
Fusion energy has remained a distant dream for decades, but scientists announced they got more energy back than they put in to create the reaction. How close are we to fusion energy powering society?
Iran has been suspended from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This came as a reaction by the U.S. and other countries to Iran's crackdown on women's rights protesters.
A tornado leveled the town of Mayfield, Ky., and killed dozens of people one year ago. Since then, residents have banded together to recover and are working to make this holiday season brighter.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Justin Baer about former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried.
At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Argentina and Croatia played in the first semi-final of the tournament.
In 2022, the Greenland ice sheet continued to melt with two extreme melt-offs. Seabirds are dying off at an alarming rate. More ships are passing through the Arctic as the climate warms.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with CEO of United Airlines Scott Kirby about the company's deal with Boeing to create more 787 Dreamliner airplanes.
Thousands of migrants have arrived in El Paso since Friday. The pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42 are due to end soon. These arrivals could be a sign of what is around the corner.
Reformist farmers in California have deposed the leader of the country's biggest irrigation district, who was known for fighting water regulations. Farmers are accepting less water means less farming.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Shima Oliaee about her new podcast, Pink Card, which chronicles Iranian women's fight against a ban on their attendance at soccer games.
The U.S.-Africa leaders summit started Tuesday in Washington, more than eight years after the first one. What's going to happen at the three-day gathering?
Morocco is the first African and Arab team to advance to the World Cup semi-finals. The country faces France, which shares cultural, linguistic and family ties and a complicated colonial history.
President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law at a White House ceremony.
New U.S. doctors aren't choosing to specialize in infectious disease, despite the clear need. In 2022, 44% of the training programs went unfilled. The pay is relatively low, and the hours are long.
A bipartisan Senate investigation has found male prison employees have assaulted women in at least two-thirds of the nation's federal prisons. Women testify about their stories.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with musician Tobias Jesso Jr., who is nominated for the first-ever Grammy Award for Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical.
Inflation eased in November, thanks to falling gasoline prices. Consumer prices were 7.1% higher than a year ago. The news comes on the eve of another likely interest rate hike by the Fed.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with journalist Aziza Nait Sibaha about Morocco's unlikely semifinal run at the World Cup and what it means to fans across Africa and the Arab world.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with political commentator Justice Malala about the fate of South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa.
The founder and now-former head of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX has been arrested in the Bahamas, where the company is based, at the request of the United States government.
The substation attack in a North Carolina county proved, once again, that the country's power grid is susceptible to sabotage. It's America's Achilles heel says security expert Mike Mabee
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A major drug maker has applied to sell Narcan, which reverses opioid overdoses, over the counter. Addiction experts say making Narcan widely available is a crucial next step to stop fentanyl deaths.
The man accused of making a bomb that killed 270 people in the skies above Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 has made an initial appearance in a U.S. courtroom.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson about the Respect for Marriage act, which President Biden is expected to sign into law soon.
Residents of mobile home parks often face eviction when the parks sell. The parks are expensive, but some residents are getting help to buy them.
Many Americans are contending with high inflation and housing costs. Military members and their families are no exception. It's been especially tough for those who have moved to new posts recently.
In this week's "My Unsung Hero" installment, a woman recounts an unexpected act of kindness from a 7th grade bully.
At the start of the economic crisis in Lebanon, banks froze people out of their accounts. After struggling to make ends meet, some people have taken extreme measures to access their savings.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried spent a lot of time in Washington and courted lawmakers. At the FTX collapse hearings, he will most likely get a negative response from those lawmakers.
Buy something now, pay for it later: This idea is changing how we shop. These short-term, interest-free loans could be the biggest trend of this holiday shopping season. But are they safe?
A Russian recruit, mobilized for the war in Ukraine, is fighting to serve his country in a different way: alternative service as a conscientious objector.
Eight artists have been chosen for a trip around the moon on a SpaceX flight called the "dearMoon project."
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former National Intelligence Council officer for Iran Heather Williams about the psychological consequences intelligence officers experience after traumatic events.
International aid groups are warning of a potential famine in Somalia as the country faces what could be its worst drought in 40 years.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with retired FBI Special Agent Dick Marquise, who led the Pan Am Flight 103 investigation, about the Lockerbie plane bombing suspect in U.S. custody.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with The Last Cup host Jasmine Garsd, about the life and legacy of Lionel Messi, one of the best soccer players in history, as he attempts to win his first World Cup.
NPR's Michel Martin Speaks with Dr. Madeline Li about how Canada is set to expand the categories of those who can request medical assistance to end their lives to include people with mental illness.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kara Weipz, whose brother was killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
With WNBA star Brittney Griner back home after nearly 10 months in Russian custody, the family of another American held in Russia, Marc Fogel, hopes they're one step closer to seeing him home again.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Berlin-based journalist Peter Kuras about right-wing extremism in the German military.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with political analyst Andrea Moncada about Peru's botched coup and what it means for democracy in the South American nation.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with DJ Khaled fan Daniel Wubneh about staying in an Airbnb that is a replica of the hip-hop star's sneaker closet.
Award-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu teamed up with sound designer Martin Hernandez to create a unique soundscape for his new film Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with award-winning director, Guillermo del Toro, about his new stop-motion animated film Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio.
When Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced she was leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an Independent, it surprised many. But for others, it was just a calculated political move.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with André Hueston Mack, sommelier and host of "World of Wine" on Bon Appétit, about wines and other holiday season beverages.
Host Michel Martin speaks with podcaster Ashley Flowers about her novel All Good People Here.
While the West has cut off much of its business with Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, NATO member Turkey has increased its trade with Russia for political and economic reasons.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul about the release of Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap with Russia and what that says about the possibility of further diplomacy.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Tate Dobson, who ran a 36-mile ultramarathon by running 415 circles around a roundabout.
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema left the Democratic Party and registered as an independent. Her decision will not affect the Senate's balance of power but raises questions about her political future.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Oxford University professor Dan Healey about new laws in Russia that make it illegal to spread LGBTQ "propaganda."
Now that Brittney Griner has been released from Russian prison, will the WNBA reconsider how much it pays its players?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich about how President Biden has been able to complete his goals in a divided House.
A baby born on a rescue boat in the Mediterranean Sea among hundreds of migrants bound for Italy highlighted the ongoing wave of people seeking refuge and the controversies over where they can go.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Vox senior correspondent Alex Abad-Santos about the second season of "The White Lotus" and why the internet can't stop coming up with theories about the finale.
"The Callisto Protocol" is a new video game that uses immersive audio to scare players. But how does it work?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Nick Schmidle, who met Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout in prison several times, about the decision to swap him for WNBA star Britney Griner.
Lloyd Newman, one of the reporters of the documentary Ghetto Life 101, died this week at age 43. The documentary aired on this program almost 30 years ago.
At a children's hospital in Michigan, the staff is struggling to treat the surge of RSV and flu cases in children. Some parents say they have been turned away from emergency rooms for days.
Arizonia Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has announced she's leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent. What does this mean for the Senate's balance of power?
During the pandemic, the IRS allowed Americans to roll over the balances in their health flexible spending accounts. But the end of 2022 marks the return of the use-it-or-lose-it policy for most FSAs.
Peru's Pedro Castillo gambled away power in one breathtaking day
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During a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday, the Rev. Rob Schenck said he knew the outcome of a pivotal religious freedom decision weeks before the Supreme Court released it in 2014.
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There are 50 thousand war crimes under investigation in Ukraine. NPR looked into just one case — the death of a man — and what it might take to find justice.
Indonesia has passed a new criminal code that prevents anyone in the country from having extramarital sex and restricts political freedoms.
Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni is suing writer Roberto Saviano for defamation. Saviano has lived under police protection since 2006, after death threats for his book on the mafia in Naples.
China's protests renewed focus on the changing social contract between the country's young generation and its aging rulers. Will young people's rare show of defiance mark a new political awakening?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesperson, about the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russian detention.
A new scientific survey takes a close look at the ability of parrots to mimic human words and phrases.
The U.S. wants to mine more domestic lithium for electric vehicle batteries. It would require demolishing houses, digging up farms and disrupting streams. Some residents worry about the impact.
Netflix released three episodes of the long-awaited documentary series, "Harry & Meghan." The Duke and Duchess of Sussex share their love story in the series.
"Empire of Light" is director Sam Mendes' tribute to cinema. Actress Olivia Colman plays a slowly unraveling employee at Britain's Empire Theater in the 1980s.
WNBA star Brittney Griner was freed in a prisoner swap Thursday. She was serving a prison sentence for drug charges in Russia.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted his counterparts from Finland and Sweden, who are still trying to get Turkey on board with their NATO aspirations.
Stax Records Co-Founder Jim Stewart built a soul powerhouse from a Memphis, Tenn. label. He died Monday at age 92.
Pat Collins, known for being a quirky Washington TV reporter, is retiring after 49 years.
The promised surge in clean-energy jobs from the growing popularity of electric vehicles in the U.S. is mostly focused farther down the supply chain, like at battery assembly plants.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with German historian and author Katja Hoyer about a domestic terrorist organization's plot to overthrow the German government and the country's far-right movement.
The Supreme Court considered whether to endorse the "independent state legislature" theory, which could strip state courts of the power to strike down election laws enacted by state legislatures.
The evergreen topic of holiday horror movies gets refreshed after the success of "Violent Night."
The federal government is giving millions of dollars to tribal communities in Alaska to help them move to higher ground. The relocations are necessary because of the effects of climate change.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with journalist Simeon Tegel about the recent events in Peru, where former president Pedro Castillo has been replaced and arrested after attempting to dissolve congress.
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 17 mission — the last one that put humans on the moon. NPR takes a look at the mission and what it means for future travel to our lunar companion.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Republican strategist Janelle King and Democratic strategist Fred Hicks about what the results of Georgia's runoff election mean for the parties moving forward.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Center for Disease Prevention and Control Director Rochelle Walensky about the "tripledemic."
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Washington Post sportswriter Liz Clarke about the prevalence of "dead money" in college football as universities and boosters buyout coaches.
Following protests, China announced a series of measures to roll back some of its most controversial COVID restrictions. They include allowing those with mild or no symptoms to quarantine at home.
Police in Germany have arrested 25 people who were allegedly planning to overthrow the government.
Cape fur seals can recognize their pup's cry just two hours after birth, remarkably earlier than other mammals. For context, only about 40% of women can identify their baby's cry 24 hours after birth.
China's leader arrived in Saudi Arabia for meetings and a summit just months after President Biden made a similar visit, sending a message about China's aspirations in the region.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author Elin Hilderbrand about her favorite book, "Family Happiness" by Laurie Colwin.
With traffic fatalities at a 16-year high, safety advocates released an annual report detailing 16 safety measures they say could reduce crashes. They also push for better safety laws.
Teams from a dozen counties are leaving blood on the ice in their quest to get bobsled and skeleton on the Paralympic roster.
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U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger says matters that led to the Capitol attack have been addressed and he's expanding field offices to be better prepared for threats against congressional members.
Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner faces a verdict in a corruption trial. She could face up to 12 years in prison.
Former President Donald Trump's company has been found guilty of all charges in a long-running tax fraud scheme. A New York Jury found the Trump Corporation guilty on a combined 17 counts.
Emmy-winning actress Kirstie Alley, known for starring in "Cheers," died Monday at age 71.
Voters in Georgia head to the polls again for the second time in less than a month to make a final decision in the state's U.S. Senate runoff election.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Stafford Braxton about his company, Santas Just Like Me, which provides Santas of color and representation for Christmas celebrations.
People in Detroit jails are struggling to stay in touch with loved ones. The pandemic shut down in-person visits, and many find the cost of phone calls prohibitive.
Delegates are meeting in Canada to work out an agreement to protect the natural world. COP15 officially kicks off Wednesday with a mandate to set global biodiversity goals for the next ten years.
In Los Angeles County, evictions are reaching pre-pandemic levels as housing protections expire. Tens of thousands of residents could face eviction by the end of the year.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Betsey Stevenson, University of Michigan professor and former chief economist under President Barack Obama, about contradicting narratives on the job market.
A new study shows that swear words across languages may have more in common than previously thought. Many of them tend to leave out the same sounds.
The incoming Israeli government includes ultra-nationalists who Israeli democracy groups and Palestinians fear could touch off violence and damage liberal norms.
Churches hemorrhaging members are experimenting with ways to help millennials and Gen Z find meaning. In Knoxville, Tenn., some are drawing people back with gardens, yoga mats and food giveaways.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with LA Times Sports Culture Critic Tyler Tynes about football coach Deion Sanders' consequential departure from Jackson State University to the University of Colorado.
As China holds a memorial service for its late leader Jiang Zemin, an NPR correspondent who met Jiang reflects on the figure and his transforming country.
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With credit card balances rising across the country, an age-old approach is gaining traction on TikTok: tackling debt by paying with cash.
Poet Mary Norbert Korte left her life as a nun in the 1960s to pursue dual passions for beat poetry and the preservation of California's redwood forests. She died in November at age 88.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with rapper Tasman Keith about his newest album, "A Colour Undone."
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with New York University Associate Professor Azadeh Moaveni about the state of Iran's protests and the alleged removal of the morality police.
China is partly adjusting its zero COVID policy by ramping up vaccinations for senior citizens. But vaccine hesitancy may be a problem for the authorities.
Celebrities seem to work their way back into the spotlight after scandals, including Will Smith after slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards earlier in 2021.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated the status of the "tripledemic" in the wake of Thanksgiving.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with journalist Emily Sohn about her National Geographic article on the connection between COVID infections and sleep disturbances.
Filmmaker Julia Reichert died Thursday at age 76. She chronicled the fortunes of working-class people, especially women, with powerful movies such as "American Factory" and "Union Maids."
A farm in Arizona helps people get over their grief by helping them care for rescued animals.
Russian airstrikes caused electricity outages in some Ukrainian cities. However, Ukraine says it shot down many missiles, and the damage was substantially less than in previous attacks.
Georgia's next U.S. Senator will be the incumbent or a former NFL player. Both men are Black. The race pits the Black church's legacy of social justice against the white conservative evangelical vote.
A Colorado web designer says the state's public accommodations law prevents her from doing web designs for weddings because she believes marriage should be between a man and a woman.
Investigators say gunfire damaged two power substations on Saturday in Moore County, N.C., cutting off electricity for tens of thousands of people.
New federal research says colleges mislead students with confusing financial aid letters. The consequences can run from extra debt to quitting school.
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People in Detroit jails are struggling to stay in touch with loved ones. The pandemic shut down in-person visits and many are finding the cost of phone calls prohibitive.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Hyattsville, Md., Police Chief, Jarod Towers about the importance of de-escalation in diffusing potentially violent situations.
Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie has died. McVie wrote some of the band's most popular songs including: "Don't Stop" and "You Make Loving Fun." She was 79.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with South Carolina Democrat, Rep. Jim Clyburn about the proposal to have his state hold the first Democratic primary in the 2024 presidential election.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with sports journalist Kevin Blackistone about Watson's return to the NFL and how the franchise is handling continuous allegations of assault and misconduct against women.
Senegalese musician Baaba Maal shares his new single "Yerimayo Celebration" and talks about his work on the soundtrack for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, the executive secretary of the United Nation's Convention on Biological Diversity.
The ties between Double Dutch and hip-hop can be traced to Nelly's "Country Grammar," Missy Elliott's "Gossip Folks" and "Throw It Back," and the Cartoon Network animated series Craig of the Creek.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Chuck Hoskin Jr., Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, about the importance of preserving Native languages.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with historian Drew Gilpin Faust about her story in The Atlantic, "Gen Z Never Learned to Read Cursive."
NPR's Michel Martin talks with writer Richard Stengel about Mandela: The Lost Tapes, which features never-before heard audio of his conversations with Nelson Mandela from 1993.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Larry Diamond, a Stanford professor who teaches courses on democracy and American foreign policy, about recent protests in Russia, Iran and China.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Stephane Grattier at Boulangerie Christophe in Washington, D.C., about the baguette being added to UNESCO's "intangible cultural heritage" list.
The Dutch were favored and higher-ranked but the U.S. had found ways to keep moving on during the World Cup. But the Netherlands' high-powered offense was too much for the Americans.
A red wave in New York House races helped tip the balance of power in Congress. But a new class of moderate Republicans could struggle if GOP leadership takes up a far-right agenda.
Georgia's crucial U.S. Senate general runoff election goes into its final weekend of voting.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Yoel Roth, former Head of Trust and Safety at Twitter, about his experience working for CEO Elon Musk.
"Carol of the Bells" is a Christmas staple in the U.S., but it was written by a Ukrainian composer and first came to the U.S. 100 years ago — when Ukrainians were fighting for freedom.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Allan Alcorn, the creator of Pong, about how the game impacted the industry and his life. Pong was released by Atari 50 years ago.
As California considers new heat safety regulations for indoor workers one economist argues that it would be a win-win for both employees and their employers.
Gas prices are now lower than when Russia invaded Ukraine in February and are expected to fall even further, a likely relief to many stretching their savings during the holiday season.
U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs in November. A Labor Department report shows wages are climbing quickly, which is good for workers but could complicate efforts to curb inflation.
It's been almost six months since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Since then, abortion funds, which help people pay for the procedure, have had to navigate a new legal reality.
California has shockingly few certified bilingual worksite inspectors for an estimated 3.4 million workers who speak limited English. The shortage leaves many of these workers less protected.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to ESPN host and analyst Luis Miguel Echegaray about the latest round of matches in the World Cup and what to expect from the U.S. team Saturday.
The Museum of Broadway in New York has lots of history and is also an interactive attraction where you can step inside a set or learn what it takes to make a show.
NPR's Life Kit host Marielle Segarra speaks with Saleem Reshamwala, the host of "The Dread Project," about the meaning of dread and exercises to help manage it.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Juan Carlos Barajas, culinary director of the Indio International Tamale Festival happening in California's Coachella Valley.
Yoel Roth was a top executive at Twitter, until he resigned in early November. He says people need to "very thoughtfully and carefully weigh the costs and benefits of using Twitter."
The Supreme Court will hear challenges to President Biden's student debt relief program.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Joseph McCartin, executive director of the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor, about Biden's track record on labor.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speak with political scientist Erica Chenoweth, who studies civil resistance movements, about the protests China and Iran.
After the pandemic caused limited attendance in 2021, New Yorkers filled Rockefeller Center for the annual Christmas tree lighting.
President Biden rolled out the red carpet for French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House Wednesday for a formal state visit. NPR takes a look at the pomp and the diplomacy.
Director Sarah Polley's adaptation of the novel "Women Talking" by Miriam Toews is about women in an isolated religious colony who break the silence about abuse at the hands of the colony's men.
Presidential hopefuls have long faced their first tests with voters in Iowa and New Hampshire. But Democrats are shaking up the calendar with states like Nevada angling to go first.
The lack of nursing home beds means that U.S. hospitals are caring for patients who don't need to be hospitalized but have nowhere else to go.
Bats have an impressive vocal range of up to seven octaves. To make their low-frequency calls, researchers say bats use the same trick as death metal growlers and throat singers.
A new congressional report finds that financial technology companies enabled fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program, which gave forgivable loans to small businesses during the pandemic.
At a school district in Texas, mental health professional training to address grief and trauma is healing for school-based therapists and social workers who lost loved ones during the pandemic.
History is made as the first all-female referee team officiates the World Cup match between Costa Rica and Germany.
Power broker Robert Moses is seen as a villain now, but he transformed the urban landscape, sometimes for good. The play "Straight Line Crazy" starring Ralph Fiennes explores his legacy.
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is talking about the final days of his crypto company. He's presenting as someone who didn't fully understand the finances of his multi-billion dollar company.
Closing arguments began in the Trump Organization's tax fraud trial in New York Thursday. The company's lawyers say it can't be held accountable for crimes executives committed to benefit themselves.
If you take a peek at the World Cup sidelines, you'll notice there's kind of a fashion show going on. Soccer managers are bringing their best looks to the field.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with far-right extremism expert Sam Jackson about the conviction of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for more support for Ukraine and a united front against China. The new ambassador to Russia had a confirmation hearing, and Russia canceled arms control talks.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with comedian He Huang, whose "Australia's Got Talent" set generated a lot of laughs and criticism for jokes that some people said reinforced stereotypes about Chinese people.
This week's installment of My Unsung Hero comes from a man who met his hero after a motorcycle accident.
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Washington for his second state visit. He's expected to discuss Europe's industrial concerns and the Ukraine war with President Biden and congressional leaders.
An experimental drug appears to slow memory loss. Researchers say people with early Alzheimer's who got the drug for 18 months experienced 27% less cognitive decline than people who got a placebo.
Richard Fierro, who stopped the Colorado Springs shooting suspect, owns a microbrewery with his wife. They hosted a fundraiser Tuesday for a non-profit that helps local LGBTQ college students.
It's not just high-profile figures who have spouted anti-Semitic language recently. Attacks and harassment against Jewish people have been on the rise, according to researchers.
The California condor population has climbed in Central California and Arizona. Now, the Yurok Tribe is leading conservation efforts to reintroduce the birds to Northern California.
More than 3.5 million infusions of antibodies have been used to treat COVID. The treatment is being phased out because the antibodies have lost their efficacy against new variants of coronavirus.
Catskills comedian Freddie Roman, former dean of The Friars Club, died Saturday at age 85.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke about the economy and job market Wednesday. The Fed has been raising interest rates to fight inflation, but critics say this could push some out of work.
Protests in China have cast a spotlight on the country's "zero COVID" policy. But why is China still relying on restrictions when the rest of the world has mostly moved on?
The U.S. and its allies will try two new tactics to cut Russia's profits: Europe will ban Russian crude imports and the G7 will impose a price cap on the oil Russia sells to other parts of the world.
Saturday marked one of the first days of early voting in Georgia in a run-off election to decide who will win its Senate seat: current Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock or Republican Herschel Walker.
When does comedy go too far? NPR's Eric Deggans discusses with Roy Wood Jr, correspondent for Comedy Central's The Daily Show, and Jenny Hagel, a writer and performer for Late Night with Seth Meyers.
NPR's Eric Deggans speaks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) about Ticketmaster and her efforts to regulate the concert ticket industry.
Financial advisor Kristin O'Keefe Merrick shares tips on how to maximize your savings during the holiday shopping season.
NPR's Eric Deggans talks with director Elegance Bratton about his feature film The Inspection, which is inspired by his life and centers a young, gay Black man who's rejected by his mother.
NPR's Eric Deggans speaks with tech journalist Kara Swisher about Elon Musk's tumultuous takeover of Twitter.
Starting this month, NPR is sharing your kitchen gems in a series we're calling "All Things We're Cooking."
Ukrainian troops are digging in for a long winter of continued fighting in the country's east and south. The change in seasons is expected to bring a shift in the fighting against Russian troops.
NPR's Eric Deggans speaks with psychologist Manuel Zamarripa, Ph.D, on the collective and secondary trauma felt after events like mass shootings and ways to manage those feelings.
Iranians are watching their soccer team at the World Cup in nearby Qatar with mixed feelings about how to show support amid massive freedom protests at home.
NPR's Eric Deggans talks with director Ryan Coogler about his latest film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Guest host Eric Deggans speaks with Jack Herrera, senior editor at Texas Monthly, about his new podcast White Hats, which dives into the history of the Texas Rangers.
NPR's Eric Deggans speaks with Olga Oliker about her recent article in Foreign Affairs, entitled "Fighting While Female: How Gender Dynamics Are Shaping the War in Ukraine."
The U.K. has been undergoing the largest trial of a four-day workweek ever conducted. The Indicator podcast hosts Wailin Wong and Paddy Hirsch explain when it comes to productivity, less may be more.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with bluegrass musician Billy Strings and his dad who taught him how to play guitar, Terry Barber, about their new album, "Me/And/Dad."
In the U.S.'s opening World Cup game, forward Tim Weah scored the team's only goal. Now, the team prepares to play against England. But Weah may not even be the most famous person in his family.
Julieta Venegas, a legend of Latin American pop music, released her first album in seven years, called "Tu Historia."
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with novelist Anne Tyler about her latest novel, "French Braid," and why she likes writing about families.
World Cup favorite Brazil is set to play its first game. NPR joins fans on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with country music artists Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile about their documentary, "The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carlile."
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Alexandra Givens, President and CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology, about the impact Twitter's changes will have on global users exercising free speech.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Pakistan Foreign Affairs Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari about the loss and damage fund established at COP27.
The U.S. House is considering whether to create a new delegate seat for the Cherokee Nation to make good on an 1836 treaty.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly's conversation with country music artists Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile continues. First they talked about their new documentary, now they talk about their friendship.
Ukraine is suffering power outages and damaged heating systems as Russia attacks its energy systems. Many are preparing for winter by cutting down trees, raising concerns about the country's forests.
Miami-Dade County is asking a federal bankruptcy court to allow it to end a naming rights deal with FTX. The county wants out of the $135 million sponsorship with the failing cryptocurrency exchange.
Electric bikes are catching on. But damaged or improperly charged batteries can explode and cause deadly fires, as has happened repeatedly in New York City. Officials are searching for solutions.
Avatar returns, Will Smith stars in a Civil War epic and Bill Nighy is Living. Also, a compelling novel adaptation and three hours of Jazz-era decadence. Find out what else the studios have in store.
Russia attacked Ukraine's energy system Wednesday, which is part of a continued effort that escalated Oct. 10. Ukrainian officials warn the energy system is teetering as the country enters winter.
Before mortgage rates rose, many people put down big deposits to buy houses that weren't built yet. Now rates have gone from 3% to 7% and they can't afford to buy the homes they agreed to buy.
The fallout from the collapse of the FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange is being felt across the crypto industry, raising concerns about contagion.
Measurement officials have expanded the system of prefixes used to describe very large and small numbers, adding "ronna" and "quetta," among others, to the ranks of "giga" and "tera."
China's strict "zero Covid" policy has been blamed for a delay in Apple's latest iPhone production. A protest over a pay dispute in the world's largest iPhone plant could worsen the situation.
Actor Diego Luna plays Cassian Andor in "Andor," a series about "regular people" and bureaucrats in the "Star Wars" universe.
A small number of cities and towns across the U.S. have passed local laws banning abortions within their borders. It's a growing effort following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade.
NPR takes a look at what the new Congress means for progress on House Republican priorities and Biden's legislative agenda. How productive can a divided government be?
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Brad Thomas Parsons at one of his favorite bars in D.C. about his book, "Last Call," which looks at the rituals of closing time at bars across the U.S.
People in Chesapeake, Va. woke up Wednesday morning to the news that a local Walmart employee shot and killed six people and himself, according to police. The community lost its sense of security.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with MSNBC Host Ayman Mohyeldin about what he calls double standards and western prejudice in coverage of Qatar hosting the World Cup.
The U.K. Supreme Court ruled that the Scottish government cannot hold a referendum for independence without the U.K. government's approval.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kaiser Health News Correspondent Lauren Weber about her investigation into the thousands of public health workers in the U.S. who lost their jobs recently.
Five African teams qualified for the World Cup. They have the talent, but when will an African side win the gold trophy?
A Mexican cumbia-punk band called Son Rompe Pera, a traditional singer from West Bengal named Rina Das Baul and a group from near Timbuktu called Al Bilali Soudan: three global acts on the rise.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Richard Fierro, the army veteran who helped subdue a man who shot and killed five people and injured 18 others at a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub on Saturday.
NPR's end-of-the-year book recommendations are back! With something for every reader, Books We Love has over 400 sortable titles.
Serigne Mbaye's journey is parallel to the larger picture of how climate migration intersects with politics. Now, he is considered one of the most vocal politicians in Madrid for migrant rights.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Colorado State Representative Brianna Titone about the anti-LGBTQ actions and rhetoric she's seen in the state.
NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep talks with former Vice President Mike Pence about his new book, "So Help Me God," and how his faith informed his political career.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden celebrate Friendsgiving and serve up dinner to troops and military families at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with LAist Studios Science Reporter Jacob Margolis about his exploration of wildfires in his new podcast, The Big Burn.
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with British diver Tom Daley about his new book, "Made with Love," and how he turned knitting and crocheting into a mindfulness practice.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with correspondent Anthony Kuhn and then Victor Cha, the Center for Strategic and International Studies Senior Adviser, about the latest in North Korea.
The decision likely means that the returns will be released to the Committee immediately, ending a multi-year legal battle.
As the holiday approaches, infectious disease specialists are bracing for the possibility that big family get-togethers and travel will propel the spread of RSV, flu and COVID-19.
Authorities in Colorado Springs aren't saying whether they'll pursue hate crime charges against the gunman suspected of killing five people at an LGBTQ nightclub on Saturday.
If you've ever had strawberries, there is a good chance they were grown in a province in southern Spain called Huelva. The work of planting and picking usually falls on migrants, many from Africa.
Russia is hammering Ukraine with missile attacks, many aimed at electricity stations. Ukraine is shooting down many of these attacks but says it needs more help from the U.S. and NATO.
In this week's "Unsung Hero" installment, a man is asked to rethink his instinct to be sarcastic with his friends.
With the price of a typical Thanksgiving meal up 40% over the last two years, NPR's business desk finds inflation-friendly substitutes for traditional dishes.
The largest freight rail union has voted to reject the contract agreement brokered by the Biden administration. The two sides return to the bargaining table, but the possibility of a strike remains.
The "progressive DA" movement survived the midterms — and attacks by Republican candidates at the state level. But it's having trouble expanding it's appeal beyond liberal enclaves.
As the 27th U.N. climate change conference closes, India is bragging: It's installed a record volume of solar power in 2022 in an attempt to wean itself off of coal.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with artist, writer and photographer Patti Smith about her latest book, "A Book of Days."
Defense attorneys and prosecutors made their closing arguments in the Oath Keepers trial, who are charged with seditious conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Seattle Children's pediatrician Dr. Shaquita Bell about the respiratory syncytial virus surge across the U.S. and what families can do to stay healthy for the holidays.
Police are expected to release more details about the shooting and suspected shooter in the killings at a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub.
The U.S. began its World Cup Monday, taking on Wales in group play. This game was the first of three in the opening round. The country missed the last World Cup.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Inside Out Youth Services Communications Manager Liss Smith about the LGBTQ community in Colorado Springs and how it's responding to the deadly shooting at Club Q.
Youth soccer games seem to unleash the worst in adult behavior. Parents and coaches yell at refs, the players and each other. Adults' sideline behavior has resulted in a national referee shortage.
After a tumultuous two years in the spotlight, Georgia elections officials say a smooth 2022 has them hopeful for more "boring" elections.
Toronto-based singer pHoenix Pagliacci talks about the song and her participation in a global project to amplify the movement.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mayor John Suthers about a deadly shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub that left at least five people dead and 25 others injured.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to New York Times columnist Melissa Clark about cutting out the stress — especially if it's your first time cooking for the holiday.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kate Sosin, LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th News, to discuss how voters responded to anti-trans rhetoric in this years midterm elections.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Roger Bennett, founder of the Men in Blazers media network, on the soccer tournament.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Janelle Monáe about her role in the new film, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
Nick Fountain, co-host of NPR's podcast Planet Money, reports on the rise and fall of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.
NPR's Michel Martin talks with John A. Lawrence, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's former chief of staff, about her legacy.
University of California graduate students walked off the job this week. The nearly 50,000 striking academic workers are asking for better pay and benefits.
Andee Tagle from NPR's Life Kit podcast reports on the best way to accumulate credit card points and put them to good use.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with director Luca Guadagnino about his new documentary Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Noelia González, the host of Universo Curioso de la NASA.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Congressman John Curtis of Utah, the chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus.
Two days before the world's biggest sporting event gets underway, Qatar banned beer sales at World Cup stadiums. Alcohol is strictly regulated in the Muslim-majority Middle Eastern country.
Migrants spend years trying to get to Melilla, Spain — an enclave city on the African continent. It's a perilous journey that led to dozens of deaths in June.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Georgetown University Professor Paul Butler about the Attorney General naming a special counsel to oversee the federal investigations into former President Trump.
The Biden administration says Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman should be shielded from a lawsuit over his role in journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing, angering human rights activist.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with actress Zoe Kazan about her latest role in the movie "She Said," where she plays a New York Times journalist who helped uncover the crimes of Harvey Weinstein.
This was another wild week at Twitter after CEO Elon Musk gave staff an ultimatum to stay or go, and it seems many people are choosing the latter. What's the future of the social network?
A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments over Alabama's law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth Friday.
After Brazil's far-right president's defeat, his supporters say he was the subject of fraud, and started a debate over whether election officials censored candidates to limit disinformation.
A briefing slide obtained by NPR through the Freedom of Information Act shows that former President Trump tweeted a classified satellite photo in 2019.
For many Democrats, Georgia symbolizes the party's future. But former Representative Stacey Abrams just lost her bid for governor, and Democrats are starting to dissect what happened.
As Twitter employees and some users have been leaving the platform, they've been tweeting their eulogies — and their love letters to the communities they built there.
Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a veteran prosecutor to serve as special counsel overseeing the criminal probe of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and the Jan. 6 investigation.
Prosecutors have asked a judge to sentence Elizabeth Holmes to 15 years in prison for the crimes she committed as the head of Theranos, which promised to revolutionize medicine but was a fraud.
Local libraries are paying a lot more for e-books than they would for physical books. Librarians worry this hike in pricing might affect people's ability to borrow the books they want to read.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre, hosts of NPR's Alt.Latino podcast, about the highlights from Thursday night's Latin Grammys.
In what is likely to be a slim majority, Republicans have taken control of the House of Representatives. Not all the races have been decided. In the Senate, Democrats retain control.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with International Rescue Committee President and CEO David Miliband about his recent trip to Ethiopia to assess dire humanitarian conditions due to drought in East Africa.
Our spending habits say a lot about the state of the American economy. New government data and reports from some of the biggest retailers show Americans still shopping, and prioritizing necessities.
People from all over West Africa come to Rufisque in western Senegal to labor in the lettuce fields – planting seeds and harvesting vegetables.
Centenarian Virginia McLaurin found internet stardom after dancing with former President Obama and was known for her volunteering and activism. She died Monday at age 113.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Human Rights Watch director of global initiatives Minky Worden about the state of human rights in Qatar ahead of the 2022 men's FIFA World Cup.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is giving Ukrainian scientists and climate negotiators a big stage at the U.N. climate conference in Egypt.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo found that rats react to the same tempos that humans like.
Overexploitation of natural resources and climate change threaten the Dead Sea, a natural wonder drying up rapidly.
A NASA crew capsule is on a 25-day journey to the moon and back. NASA flight controllers will put the spacecraft through its paces before its first lunar mission with astronauts on board.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with University of Michigan Law School Professor Barbara McQuade about Trump's 2024 campaign announcement and how it could impact ongoing investigations surrounding him.
California released a plan Wednesday to reduce the state's dependence on fossil fuels and zero out greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
Brazil's president-elect says the country is back in the environmental protection game. He made the announcement at this year's U.N. climate conference which he hopes will come to the Amazon in 2025.
Owls in the Pacific Northwest have been displaying more territorial and sometimes aggressive behavior — a wildlife biologist speculates why this is happening.
The Murdoch media empire is deciding how to treat former President Trump after an uneasy alliance lasting years.
When rural hospitals go out of business, they're frequently gone for good. But now, some comebacks are a welcome sign for communities that have been without easy access to health care.
The Ukrainian government says the sixth reactor at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is now disconnnected from the Ukrainian power grid from Russian attacks.
Traffic fatalities in the United States are the highest they've been in 20 years, despite steady improvements in auto safety and declines in drunk driving.
As the summer comes to a close, NPR's Stephen Thompson looks back to see which of his predictions for which songs would rule the summer came true.
A Michigan man aims to bring high-speed internet to a rural community. It's a place where broadband is a lifeline for many, but neighbors are often stuck with slow dial-up connections.
The U.S. Forest Service's temporary ban on controlled burning, a practice seen as key to preventing huge and devastating wildfires, has now expired — with questions remaining about future burns.
The percentage of homebuyers getting adjustable rate mortgages is at a 15-year high. The mortgages start with lower payments, but is the risk worth it?
The Israeli military says it is highly likely that one of its soldiers was responsible for the bullet that killed the Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in May.
The disruptions to the labor market brought on by the pandemic continue to play out today. Workers are responding to burnout by striking, quitting and refusing to return to offices.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with the activist Ruby Bridges about her new book I Am Ruby Bridges, which tells her story through her six-year-old eyes.
Britain's Conservative Party has announced that Foreign Minister Liz Truss will serve as the nation's next prime minister, succeeding Boris Johnson.
The Carpathian Mountains are a wildly popular domestic getaway spot for Ukrainians in the summer. But Russia's invasion has deeply affected the tourism industry there this year.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Bill Graveland, national correspondent for The Canadian Press, on the recent stabbings in Saskatchewan.
The Yonkers Police Department has never reflected the demographics of the community it serves. In order to change that, it is reaching out to more Black recruits.
After a two year dry spell, Hollywood's summer blockbusters finally busted some blocks this year. Now, the question is how to keep that momentum going.