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May 09, 2026
Record high oil prices, war with Iran, and controversial immigration policies are just some of the issues for voters. NPR's Domenico Montanaro talks about covering this year's complex midterms.
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May 09, 2026
As the blockade of the Straight of Hormuz has sent jet fuel costs and airplane seat prices soaring. NPR's Emily Kwong looks at the viability of alternatives such as sustainable aviation fuel.
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May 09, 2026
Millions of students in universities and K-12 districts had their data compromised this week as a hack took down Canvas, a classroom management tool used all over the country.
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May 09, 2026
Conflict between farmers and elephants in Sri Lanka has grown worse as food and fuel are scarcer due to war in the Middle East.
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May 09, 2026
Foreign press was kept away from Russia's Victory Day Parade in Moscow amid fears of a Ukrainian strike.
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May 09, 2026
A conversation with eclectic rock duo, Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach of the The Black Keys, about the unique motivations behind the making of their new album, Peaches!
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May 09, 2026
Brian Fennessy, new head of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, says his agency is 'trying to bring on additional aircraft and bring them on early,' and dismisses criticism of prevention methods.
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May 09, 2026
Soccer — or football as it's known around the globe — was far from mainstream in the U.S. leading up to the 1994 World Cup. But in the end, the tournament was considered a resounding success. How exactly did that happen?
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May 08, 2026
Public health experts are raising concerns about why the U.S. government hasn't had a more public response to the hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship.
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May 08, 2026
The Virginia Supreme Court has delivered a striking blow to Democrats in the redistricting battle they're waging against Republicans.
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May 08, 2026
The Virginia Supreme Court has delivered a striking blow to Democrats in the redistricting battle they're waging against Republicans.
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May 08, 2026
Zambia was due to host Rights Con, the world's biggest digital rights gathering, this week -- but abruptly canceled the event. Organizers blame Chinese pressure for the decision.
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May 08, 2026
Ahead of Mother's Day, we brought together two novelists -- and friends -- Tayari Jones and Meg Wolitzer, to talk about what they love about reading and writing about mothers.
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May 08, 2026
A Tiny Desk Contest judge introduces us to finalists Noa Barr from Los Angeles.
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May 08, 2026
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee, who represents that state's 9th Congressional district, which could be eliminated based on a new redistricting map.
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May 08, 2026
President Trump has granted pardons to officials who were convicted of public corruption while also dismantling a federal office responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption allegations.
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May 08, 2026
In The Sheep Detectives, a shepherd (Hugh Jackman) is murdered, and his flock -- yes, the woolly, four-footed critters -- resolves to solve the crime.
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May 08, 2026
World War 2 Victory Day celebrations in Moscow will be muted this year because of fears of drone attacks, as the public tires of the Ukraine war.
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May 07, 2026
Ted Turner — the founder of CNN and a suite of other cable channels, not to mention a restaurant chain, anti-nuclear nonprofit and sports competition — has died.
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May 07, 2026
Amid tumultuous times for federal workers, a team of USDA researchers is being honored with the Service to America medal. Their work over decades has helped to revolutionize the dairy industry.
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May 07, 2026
Mounting evidence has linked alcohol to higher risks of cancer but many people aren't aware. New findings suggest labels that make the link clear may motivate people to cut back on drinking.
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May 07, 2026
A new study finds updated warning labels pointing out the increased risks of specific diseases, like cancer, would do a better job of encouraging people to drink less alcohol than the current warning.
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May 07, 2026
In his first year, Pope Leo has spoken in favor of peace and the plight of immigrants, putting him in the crosshairs of the Trump administration. He meets with the U.S. secretary of state on Thursday.
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May 07, 2026
Over protests in the capitol, Tennessee lawmakers joined the rush of southern Republicans to redraw congressional voting maps now that protections for minority voting power have been weakened.
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May 07, 2026
New Mexico officials have re-opened an old criminal investigation and formed a legislative committee to look into allegations of abuse at the 10,000-acre ranch owned by Jeffrey Epstein.
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May 07, 2026
It's been a week of shifting messages and strategies on the Iran war. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly breaks down the week with Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman.
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May 07, 2026
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Paul Bedrosian of the U.S. Geological Survey about a new map and model of the deep continental structure underneath the United States.
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May 07, 2026
The government is offering local police big incentives if they participate in a program that allows their officers to arrest undocumented immigrants. But there's a lot that's unknown about this money.
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May 07, 2026
The outbreak began in early April on a cruise ship. Now health authorities around the world are working to contain it. Here's what infectious disease experts have to say.
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May 07, 2026
The vast majority of Americans say rising gas prices are putting a strain on their household budgets... We hear from one woman whose job it is to help needy families, who is now feeling the pain herself.
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May 07, 2026
She has spent decades helping others struggling to make ends meet. Now the rising cost of gas and groceries has left Dalene Basden feeling the strain herself.
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May 07, 2026
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sophy Romvari about her first feature-length film, Blue Heron, and the ways memory can change and be changed by time and the artistic process.
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May 07, 2026
Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. intelligence analyst who served 30 years for spying for Israel, says he will run in the upcoming Israeli elections.
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May 07, 2026
Tiny Desk Contest judge Madison McFerrin introduces us to finalists Cure for Paranoia out of Dallas
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May 06, 2026
When beekeepers saw honeybee die-offs last year, experts at a USDA research center stepped in to help. The Trump administration plans to close the facility, and beekeepers and scientists are worried.
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May 06, 2026
The new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds that 8 in 10 Americans say gas prices are straining their household budgets.
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May 06, 2026
After a spate of attacks on Jews in Britain, politicians there are accusing each other of antisemitism ahead of local elections.
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May 06, 2026
After a spate of attacks on Jews in Britain, politicians there are accusing each other of antisemitism ahead of local elections.
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May 06, 2026
Trump calls off an effort to take control of Strait of Hormuz from Iran, citing progress on talks, but the blockade remains.
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May 06, 2026
Ohio's primary results are in setting up what's expected to be expensive contests for the state's governor and U.S. Senate and House races that could help determine the balance of power in Congress.
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May 06, 2026
The global oil market has supported the U.S. dollar for over 50 years. But the system shows signs of cracking under the Iran war.
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May 06, 2026
Looking back at the 1994 World Cup in the U.S. and its lasting influence on American soccer.
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May 06, 2026
President Trump tried to push out Indiana state senate candidates who rejected his redistricting plan. Tuesday's results are in.
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May 06, 2026
Tiny Desk Contest judge Bobby Carter introduces us to finalists The King Will Come, a 15-member group based in Utah.
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May 06, 2026
Human rights experts note a "horrific escalation" of executions in Iran in recent months.
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May 06, 2026
Expensive airfares are causing Americans to change their travel plans. Travel advisors are seeing a drop in bookings and warn high prices are here to stay.
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May 06, 2026
A new study finds an extra 1,000 steps per day is linked to a decreased risk of complications after surgery. The study suggests tracking steps is one way to monitor recovery and can be empowering.
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May 05, 2026
Billions in funding were cut under President Trump were restored in 2026. Now, watchdogs say the administration is finding other ways to withhold money - and scientists are feeling the consequences.
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May 05, 2026
Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country. This week, the Trump administration announced it is investigating the school's practice of admitting trans women.
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May 05, 2026
In the month since the Trump administration announced a major reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service, critics have called it a stealth dismantling. The plan includes moving its headquarters.
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May 05, 2026
Starting next Monday, doctors may not be able to mail people the abortion pill Mifepristone. That would increase barriers, but experts say it won't stop people's ability to get the pills in the mail.
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May 05, 2026
Alabama lawmakers are scrambling to change the state's congressional maps. The governor called a special session after the Supreme Court tossed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.
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May 05, 2026
The brothers and their parents were taken into federal custody earlier this year during a required immigration check-in. The story caught the ear of a country music icon.
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May 05, 2026
Three teenage siblings recently detained — and released — by ICE are the opening act for country star Kacey Musgraves in Texas.
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May 05, 2026
A lawsuit in Pakistan challenges how period products are taxed. But sometimes that approach has not actually lowered prices.
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May 05, 2026
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is promoting new initiatives to wean people off of antidepressants like Zoloft and Prozac. Psychiatrists are urging caution before changing any medication.
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May 05, 2026
The administration has announced a new military strategy designed to open up the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but it's unclear if this will break Iran's grip on the key waterway.
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May 05, 2026
More than 30 sloths imported for an exhibit in Florida have died. State officials are now investigating what went wrong as a zoo tries to keep about a dozen sloths alive.
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May 05, 2026
Ohio voters say they're concerned by what they see as the rising cost of living. Even with statewide races on the ballot, voters say its local issues that are motivating them to cast primary ballots.
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May 04, 2026
This application cycle, way more students reported test scores, up 10% compared with last year. That's despite many colleges having "test-optional" admissions policies.
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May 04, 2026
NPR's Ailsa Chang tours the new David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, with the museum's CEO and director Michael Govan.
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May 04, 2026
Comedian Ben Palmer specializes in pranks. One of his more recent ideas for a prank was to set up a fake tip line for people to call in and report undocumented immigrants. He got hundreds of calls.
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May 04, 2026
Tiny Desk Contest judge Robin Hilton introduces us to finalist Lauren Frihauf from Denver, Colo.
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May 04, 2026
Tiny Desk Contest judge Robin Hilton introduces us to finalist Lauren Frihauf from Denver, Colo.
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May 04, 2026
The U.S. says it will guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz to break the deadlock.
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May 04, 2026
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jeff Rathke, president of the American-German Institute, about U.S. troops stationed in Germany, and what happens if President Trump moves some of them elsewhere.
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May 04, 2026
A man who says he is only foraging for food for a year recently taught a group of people in Charlotte, N.C., about the plants that you can find and eat on a walk.
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May 04, 2026
Usually, 2/3 of U.S. ambassadors come from the career foreign service. But the Trump administration has named mostly political ambassadors, leaving senior career diplomats with few prospects.
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May 04, 2026
New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterling has died at age 87. He started as the team's play-by-play announcer in 1989, and he called every game until he missed his first one in 2019.
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May 04, 2026
Israeli settlers continue to push Palestinians from their homes and land where many have lived for generations. In East Jerusalem, the government uses archaeological claims to justify its orders.
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May 04, 2026
In Portland, Ore., an intergenerational group has started a joyful weekly mall walking tradition, complete with colorful costumes.
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May 04, 2026
The 2026 Pulitzer Prizes in journalism, drama, books and music are awarded Monday.
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May 04, 2026
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Stanford education economist Thomas Dee about the latest study on schools banning cellphones.
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May 04, 2026
Researchers looked at whether a tried-and-true poverty alleviation effort that gives cash and coaching to households, and is typically implemented in rural areas, could work in an urban setting.
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May 03, 2026
Israeli restrictions on movement in the West Bank are impeding garbage trucks from reaching landfills, leaving Palestinians living amid mounds of trash. Two Palestinian entrepreneurs are trying to change this.
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May 03, 2026
Life Kit has tips to help you make better tax choices now that'll save you money in 2026.
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May 03, 2026
Investigative journalist Isolde Raftery of KUOW explains why, two decades later, she re-investigated her own reporting on a teacher accused of sexual abuse.
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May 03, 2026
NPR's fashionistas talk about how their favorite films have influenced what we wear, and the power of costumes to transform character.
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May 03, 2026
In Nairobi, the matatu isn't just a ride—it's a rolling nightclub, art gallery, and heartbeat of the city all in one.
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May 03, 2026
Composer Adrian Younge talks about being inspired by the spy-thriller sound of 60s and 70s jazz, what it's like being sampled and why his music has a cinematic feel.
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May 03, 2026
Hoover Institution fellow Eyck Freymann explains what the Iran war and the blockade of the Straight of Hormuz reveals about modern economic chokepoints, geopolitics and war strategies.
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May 03, 2026
Suzanne DiMaggio, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, explains the nuances of diplomatic moves at a time of military stalemate.
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May 02, 2026
In his new Netflix special, comedian Sheng Wang elevates mundane moments - like picking a toothbrush - into punchlines. NPR's Emily Feng talks to the comedian about where he finds joy.
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May 02, 2026
Author Beth Gardiner talks about her new book, 'Plastic Inc.' and about what she learned about the relationship between oil and gas companies and the plastics industry.
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May 02, 2026
Chinese-made EVs that are not currently legally sold in the U.S. are making their way across the border anyway, says Wall Street Journal reporter Ryan Felton, who recently covered a rise in interest in the vehicles.
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May 02, 2026
India recently published a survey to 'standardize' the Indian body sizes, so its manufacturers don't have to use the U.S. and E.U. sizes for a billion people. But is there a 'standard' Indian body?
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May 02, 2026
Three NPR journalists talk about the challenge of producing independent, accurate coverage of the war with Iran.
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May 02, 2026
NPR's Emily Feng speaks with historian Peter Canellos about the Supreme Court's recent voting rights decision and Justice Samuel Alito's role in it.
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May 02, 2026
The ICRC president talks about her recent trip to Iran, and warns about the impact of the Iran war on civilians.
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May 01, 2026
A panel of judges in Louisiana has just ended telemedicine access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationally.
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May 01, 2026
A panel of judges in Louisiana has just ended telemedicine access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationally.
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May 01, 2026
In Germany, robotic AI dogs with the faces of tech's most powerful men are on the loose — courtesy of American artist Beeple.
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May 01, 2026
From energy markets to everyday prices, the fallout from the Iran war is reshaping the global economy.
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May 01, 2026
It's felt like a head-spinning week on the topic of redistricting. We take stock after a major Supreme Court ruling and yet another state passing a new congressional map.
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May 01, 2026
Civil rights activist Leslie McLemore reflects on the recent Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act, and what the ruling means for Black political representation in the South.
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May 01, 2026
After two decades, Runway magazine's fashionistas — Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel — are back, and the stakes are higher in The Devil Wears Prada 2.
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May 01, 2026
Olivia Pichardo at Brown University is striking out D1 baseball players as the first woman in the game.
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May 01, 2026
After Canada changed a law opening up citizenship opportunities, thousands of Americans are trying to become citizens of their northern neighbor. It's partly for political and personal reasons.
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