This flashy group of Portland mall-walkers puts neon pep into step
Krista Catwood wanted a fun way to exercise, so she started a mall-walking group whose unofficial costume was 1980s garb. The festive, all-ages event ...
Minneapolis immigrants still feeling the sting of Trump's largest crackdown yet
The impact of Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities can still be felt, even three months after it ended. For immigrants, the impact has been devas...
Primary elections in Ohio, Indiana offer latest temperature check on Trump popularity
The president seeks to oust Indiana Republicans who blocked a redistricting push in that state, while growing dissatisfaction with Trump's agenda give...
An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people, state media says
Authorities said search and rescue at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has largely been completed, but verification of the casualties a...
Cruise ship waiting for help after 3 people died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak
A cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean after three passengers died in a su...
Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day
Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but threatened to strike...
Wyoming lawmakers use pro-natalist arguments to justify proposed new partial abortion ban
Wyoming lawmakers say tight new restrictions on abortion are needed to grow the state's population. Demographers and others say economic conditions ar...
Extravagantly dressed celebrities and designers made their way up the famous Met staircase Monday evening. The fundraiser is one of the fashion indust...
Hotels have a big World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projections
Nearly 80% of hotels surveyed by a body representing the industry reported bookings were running below projections — a worrisome sign with only weeks ...
Award winners include authors Daniel Kraus, Jill Lepore and Yiyun Li, opinion writer M. Gessen and staffers and contributors at The Washington Post, R...
A United jet struck a light pole and a truck near Newark airport, police say
New Jersey State Police say a United Airlines passenger jet struck a light pole and damaged a truck as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Libert...
The UAE is attacked as U.S. says it helped 2 ships through the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said it helped two merchant ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said it was fending off Iranian missile...
All the ways Trump wants to change D.C., from buildings to statues to parks
Many of the changes Trump wants to make to the White House and the city are facing legal challenges. Some are reversible, while others could reshape t...
Trump says U.S. will 'guide' stranded ships through the Strait. And, key Senate races to watch
President Trump announced that the U.S will "guide" stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. And, Democrats face an uphill battle to gain Senate c...
Not sure what to get Mom for Mother's Day? Get ideas from our listeners
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10. If you're stumped on what to get the moms in your life, get some inspiration from our audience. They share the best gi...
Here's how medication abortion works with just one drug that's still fully available
A federal appeals court ruling restricts telemedicine access to the abortion drug mifepristone for the whole country, at least temporarily. But anothe...
At the 2026 Met Gala, 'Fashion is Art.' Here's what to expect
On the first Monday of every May, the rich, famous and well-dressed gather in New York City for the Met Gala fundraiser. Ivy Buck offers a lookahead -...
How the SCOTUS voting rights ruling could affect Congress, according to Eric Holder
Eric Holder, chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, talks with NPR's Michel Martin about a Supreme Court ruling that could pave ...
Trump administration falls behind on wildfire prevention with risky fire season ahead
Many of the nation's overgrown forests are at high risk of burning. Under the Trump administration, work to reduce flammable vegetation fell by more t...
The oldest millennials are 45! This tool helps plan for longevity
The oldest millennials are turning 45 this year. The oldest Gen Xers are now 60. So how prepared will they be to thrive in the decades ahead? A new to...
After NPR investigation, new bill aims to stop 'claim sharks' targeting disabled vets
The bipartisan bill would block companies from using auto-dialers to harvest private information about disabled veterans. The firms charge vets for a ...
In many states, election-denying candidates are running to control voting
In 23 states, including five presidential swing states, candidates who've denied election results are running for offices that have a direct role in c...
2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country...
Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz
The United States will launch an effort on Monday to "guide" stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, as tw...
Hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, WHO says
Hantaviruses are usually spread by exposure to urine, saliva or feces from infected rodents, such as rats or mice. Hantavirus infections are rare but ...
