This week, we celebrate Independence Day with a collection of absolute bangers, including interviews with John Cusack, Kali ...

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The shake-up is believed to be an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping.

Khamenei, who ruled Iran for more than three decades, was killed in an airstrike on Feb. 28 at the start of the U.S.-Israeli ...

The U.S. is turning 250 this weekend. To mark the anniversary, we discuss the films and TV series that best depict the American dream.

Authorities in Beijing broke their silence about a small plane that crashed into the skyscraper headquarters of one of China's largest state-owned financial conglomerates.

Adam Weiner of the group Low Cut Connie tells NPR's Scott Simon about the new album, "Livin in the USA." Copyright 2026 NPR The biggest portion of Boise State Public Radio's funding comes from readers ...

Today's Independence Day celebrations may be tamped down by severe heat and, according to a NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, worry about the future.

Severe heat is forcing Independence Day event organizers across the country to change and even cancel festivities.

NPR's Scott Simon asks Kathleen Rooney about her book, "Man Overboard!," and about finding the energy to overcome doubt.

Families will be heading to the beach for the summer. But how do you build an epic sandcastle? NPR's Scott Simon asks sand sculptor, Dean Arscott, for some tips.

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Michele Steele discuss the World Cup and speculate about LeBron James. Copyright 2026 NPR The biggest portion of Boise State Public Radio's funding comes from ...