Should states force cities to build cheaper houses? Voters here will decide
Voters in Massachusetts will decide whether to require cities and towns to allow smaller homes on smaller lots. A growing number of states are doing t...
Polls are a snapshot, and other helpful things to remember during the midterm elections
With Election Day just a few weeks away — and millions of votes already cast — midterm polls are everywhere. While polling can be a helpful tool to un...
Win or lose, independent candidates want to meet voters in the middle
Nearly 200 independent candidates in more than 100 congressional races are trying to prove there's an alternative to the two party system — even thoug...
One way to protect coral reefs? Bring back seabirds
Coral reefs are facing increasing threats around the globe. But on a remote Pacific island, scientists have found that reefs can get help from a surpr...
Trump will headline a rally in Alaska Tuesday, federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home Monday, Trump's diesel deal with Russia frustrates ...
USA prepares for Women's World Cup with matches against top team Spain
With less than a year until the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in Brazil, the U.S. women's national soccer team is testing its mettle with two frien...
DNA and vehicle-tracking help French investigators recover stolen Renoirs
DNA left on a protective painting cover helped investigators recover two stolen Renoirs and uncover what they suspected were preparations for another ...
New White House press secretary a "devoted fan" of Trump and MAGA
Katie Zacharia worked for one of Trump's companies and raised her profile appearing on conservative-leaning talk shows. She also amplified right-wing ...
Government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after president said super PAC would fund
Nearly $22 million in taxpayers funds has been spent to air the ads, with nearly half spent after Trump promised to fund what the White House calls pu...
Actor Selma Blair removed from plane by police after altercation
Authorities say Blair was physically abusive and injured two flight attendants while traveling from Los Angeles to New York. A Blair representative sa...
India's opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate
Opposition parties say revisions to the list of eligible voters favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. Authorities have removed more than 130 mil...
DOJ launches antitrust probe of TV networks. And, Trump says Ukraine needs new leader
The Justice Department is investigating several TV networks for possible antitrust violations. And, President Trump pressures Ukrainians to elect a ne...
U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are leaving police departments in the lurch
The U.S. government is trying to end the dominance of high-quality, low-cost drones made in China. But more restrictions mean higher costs for cash-st...
Here's what to know if you're unsure about your measles immunity status
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles. For most adults, one shot of the MMR is considered enough protection. But there are c...
Political strategist on how Trump's personal grievances could affect the GOP
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with political strategist and former senior Republican congressional adviser Rina Shah about how President Trump's personal...
Texas' 15th Congressional District provides clues to state's Latino vote
The 15th Congressional District runs from the east of San Antonio all the way down into the Rio Grande Valley. This majority-Latino district provides ...
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to an 'energy ceasefire'
President Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an "energy ceasefire," but he offered no details on it and Kyiv reported attacks by ...
Tropical Storm Rachel downgraded as high winds and rain turn inward
Forecasters say the storm, which brought heavy rain and coastal flooding, is a preview of what may be in store as California braces for a possibly rec...
Hurricane Simon nears Mexico with 155 mph winds and flooding fears
The eye of Hurricane Simon was just off the Pacific coast of Mexico early Sunday and was expected to move inland later in the day as an extremely powe...
Don't be scared: Being afraid is outright fun, and maybe useful
Listeners of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday may already know that host Ayesha Rascoe loves horror. But why do scream queens (and kings) like her like wh...
A heroic, 7-day bike ride made this teen a global star. Where is she now?
Her epic ride — carrying her injured dad on her $20 hot pink bicycle — made headlines. Promises were made — financial help, training for a cycling car...
Sweating the details: Sauna's potential health benefits draw scientists' interest
A group of international researchers is pushing to rigorously study the potential health benefits of sauna and other heat therapies. They hope to brin...
Reshaped civil rights mission at Justice Department transforms its work, workforce
Harmeet Dhillon has pushed out hundreds of longtime attorneys, replaced many with inexperienced ideological allies, and used the division's enforcemen...
