The Pentagon is sending more troops to the Middle East, and the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues, in an attempt to pressure Iran into making a deal to end the war.

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History has a new exhibit tracing the animal's importance in American history.

The White House is urging Republican-led states to crack down on immigration in new ways, like reporting undocumented immigrants who enroll in public schools, visit hospitals, or apply for benefits.

Exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar now lives in New York after fleeing Russia in 2022, and has since been sentenced in ...

The Kentucky Republican has not shied away from bucking his party and President Trump, and now he's facing a primary challenge next month.

Public universities across Texas have instituted sweeping changes to course teachings and offerings in recent months, from canceling gender studies programs to directing faculty to sign a pledge not ...

For a century, California’s Russian River has been a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community. But the health of the river and surrounding area is suffering the effects of climate change. KQED’s Ezra David ...

Speier was involved in rewriting the way Congress handles sexual misconduct accusations. This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

Some architects are turning away from steel and bringing back a natural material to construct buildings: wood. Grist’s Matt Simon joins Here & Now to discuss the building material of the future — and ...

Saving for retirement and emergency expenses while juggling the rising costs of the basics can be tough for many Americans.

Former NPR President and CEO Kevin Klose, a buoyant and transformative leader who helped to propel the public broadcaster ...

Former NPR President and CEO Kevin Klose, a buoyant and transformative leader who helped to propel the public broadcaster ...