Thousands of people rallied Saturday in Montgomery, Alabama, to push back against conservative states' efforts to dismantle ...

The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting to save his job. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to political commentator Rafael Behr about whether the U.K. is becoming ungovernable.

The dynamics of long-time gay couple Jesse and Norman are completely upended when Norman is abducted by aliens in Steven Rowley's comic novel "Take Me With You." He talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is getting a new name. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. Melanie Cree, of Children's Hospital Colorado, about how the new name might help patients get better treatment.

Georgia's elections Tuesday include competitive GOP primaries for U.S. Senate and for governor. Meanwhile, Democrats hope an ...

Harrison Ford now has an honorary doctorate from Arizona State University, and his speech was cheered by the ASU Class of 2026.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMU listener Erin Kealiher and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

The number of people killed in state-sanctioned executions worldwide rose to a 44-year high in 2025, according to a new ...

Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC of a virus strain with no known vaccine.

Sen. Bill Cassidy is one of few remaining Republican senators who voted to convict President Trump after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Trump endorsed his opponent, Rep. Julia Letlow.

Cambria CEO Marty Davis has successfully asked the U.S. government to put tariffs on quartz. His business competitors are ...

Firefighters say setting fires on purpose is one of the best ways to protect against massive wildfires later. But the Trump ...