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A new Utah law is Republicans’ latest effort to limit mail ballot return
Utah's new law is part of a larger effort by Republicans to limit the window in which mail ballots can be counted during an election.
As Bangladesh gears up for election, a new political player emerges
Last year, Gen-Z uprising in Bangladesh helped bring down Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Student activists continue to be central figures in shaping the future of Bangladesh's political landscape.
Climate change and overfishing threaten Vietnam’s tradition of making fish sauce
Climate change and overfishing are making it harder to catch the anchovies essential to the condiment that underlies so much of Vietnam and southeast Asia's food.
As U.S. foreign aid grants get slashed, Greenland gets money for a dog race
Second lady Usha Vance has scrapped a plan to attend Greenland's national dog sled race this week. But American tax dollars will help support the race anyway.
Social Security officials partially walk back plans for in-person verification
Officials said they would now exempt people who apply for Medicare and disability benefits, as well as supplemental income help for the poor, from having to prove their identity in-person.
More than three years after fatal on-set shooting, the ‘Rust’ trailer is out
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed when a gun that Alec Baldwin was holding went off on the set of the film in 2021. Last summer, a judge in New Mexico dismissed Baldwin's case for involuntary manslaughter.
Appeals court sides with judge who blocked deportations under wartime authority
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals panel denied the Trump administration's push to restart deportations of alleged gang members under a rarely used wartime authority known as the Alien Enemies Act.
Trump announces new 25 percent tariff on all cars made outside the U.S.
The president's latest action on trade enacts a 25% tariff on cars made outside of the U.S., continuing his trade policies focused on boosting American manufacturing.
Judge allows ‘New York Times’ copyright case against OpenAI to go forward
The legal fight could have far-reaching implications for the media and artificial intelligence industries.
What to know about Pituffik, the only U.S. military base in Greenland
Vice President JD Vance will travel to Greenland this week, including a stop at Pituffik Space Base, the U.S. Defense Department's northernmost installation and its only outpost on the island.
EV buyers who missed out on their tax credits now have a fix from the IRS
Some car owners couldn't claim the EV tax credit for vehicles purchased in 2024 because dealers skipped a key sales reporting step. The IRS is now offering a fix.
Mission accepted: Amazon’s ‘James Bond’ series has found its new producers
Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman have accepted the call to lead the new Bond franchise.
Brazil’s Supreme Court says Bolsonaro must stand trial over alleged coup attempt
The former far-right populist president, Jair Bolsonaro, will face trial for allegedly attempting to overturn his 2022 reelection loss and stage a violent coup.
Federal judge who drew Trump’s anger picks up new case against administration
James Boasberg, chief judge of the D.C. District Court, will preside over a case about the Trump administration's use of a Signal group chat to discuss military information.
How NPR covers itself when it’s in the news
When NPR is in the news, its journalists aim to cover what's happening the same way they cover other news or an organization. The newsroom follows a protocol that seeks to ensure only a small number of employees, none of whom are directly involved in the news event, works on the coverage.
Why Amanda Knox returns to Italy — and how she talks with her daughter about injustice
Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in an Italian prison for a murder she didn't commit. After her exoneration, she reached out to the man who prosecuted her case. Knox's new memoir is Free.
What is the ‘state secrets privilege’ invoked by the Trump administration?
The state secrets privilege allows the U.S. government to withhold sensitive evidence in court cases. Both Democratic and Republican administrations have invoked it.
Cleo Sol will see you now
The New York City debut from the British soul singer counters the prevailing narrative around her. As she guided fans in spiritual healing, she did it as she has her whole career: on her own terms.
What’s soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat
Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable.
Trump cuts threaten measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices
The Atomic Spectroscopy Group provides standardized measurements used across wide swaths of science and industry. The Trump administration plans to cut it.
Judge freezes Trump plan to dismantle Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Federal Judge Royce Lamberth ruled the continued operation of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was "in the public interest" and froze White House plans to shut it down.
Supreme Court upholds Biden-era rule regulating ghost guns
The court said that ghost guns, which are virtually untraceable weapons that require assembly, are considered "firearms" and subject to ATF regulation.
Watch: U.S. intelligence leaders testify in House after Signal flap
The use of civilian software to discuss sensitive military and government matters came to light after a journalist from The Atlantic magazine said he was mistakenly added to a group chat on Signal.
‘Grandpas’ got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders’ health, too
Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and mental health.
WATCH LIVE: NPR, PBS heads answer lawmakers’ allegations of bias
The CEOs of the largest U.S. public broadcasting networks are appearing before a House subcommittee chaired by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
DOGE says it needs to know the government’s most sensitive data, but can’t say why
DOGE staffers have skirted privacy laws, training and security protocols to gain virtually unfettered access to financial and personal information stored in siloed government databases.
‘An unbelievable cocktail of incompetence’: a U.S. representative on Signal messages
Leila Fadel speaks with Congressman Jim Himes (D-Conn.) ahead of a hearing on the Trump administration's inadvertent disclosure of war plans on messaging app Signal.
Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the Heads of NPR and PBS Accountable.
At 9am CT today, the leaders of NPR and PBS will testify before Congress in a hearing titled “Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the Heads of NPR and PBS Accountable.” We expect public media’s […]
Top-seeded Auburn brushes off late-season lull to make Sweet 16 with contributions abound
Now, Auburn is in its first Sweet 16 since 2019 looking to top that Final Four run with its first national championship.
‘Felt like a kidnapping’: Wrong turn leads to 5-day detention ordeal
A Guatemalan immigrant without legal status says she took a wrong turn on a highway near the Canadian border and was detained with her two children, who are American citizens. They were held for five days.
Buying or selling on StubHub? It’s probably not showing you all the available tickets
StubHub has a "Recommended Tickets" filter that only displays some tickets but not others. It's automatically turned on — and it's upsetting users.
Kennedy Center lays off Social Impact employees
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has dissolved its Social Impact division, which partnered with local organizations to bring in diverse artists and audiences.
