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As part of a 21-day series of walking meditations to honor black women freedom fighters, GirlTrek founders are tackling issues such as the coronavirus pandemic, voter suppression and police violence.

President Trump on Tuesday formally asked Congress to cancel funds it has already approved for foreign aid and public media. Congress has 45 days to approve or reject these requests.

The Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday raided offices of the United Nations' food and children's agencies in Yemen's capital, detaining at least one U.N. employee, officials said.

Selfies can be great fun — or horribly dangerous. India, which has tallied hundreds of injuries and deaths from risky selfie-taking, is urging folks to stay safe when holding up their phone for a pix.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested John Shin, who has played with the Utah Symphony and Ballet West. The Department of Homeland Security cited his 2019 DUI conviction as the reason.

Tens of millions of dollars have been donated for Texas flood relief. But families wait for help, as the Texas GOP decided to prioritize redistricting and Democrats decamped to block votes.

No country can come close to the amount of money Americans spend at the box office… until China came along. The U.S. and Chinese film industries have a long history, with shifting power dynamics.

A zoo in Denmark is making waves by allowing people to donate their aging pets and livestock as food for zoo animals.

Attorney General Pam Bondi has redefined the role in President Trump's second presidency, carrying out his campaign trail promised "retribution" using the Justice Department.

The Trump administration is revisiting the investigation into Russia's 2016 election interference. NPR's Steve Inskeep and Leila Fadel speak to Susan Miller, an ex-CIA official who is defending her work.

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks author Barry Levine about the subpoenas issued by the Republican-led House for depositions from former top officials, including the Clintons, on the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Japan marks 80 years since the U.S.'s World War II nuclear attack on Hiroshima. The number of atomic bomb survivors is dwindling, as wars and global instability pose a growing challenge to Japan's pacifists.

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar's job is threatened by Republicans' new redistricting plan. He says the map was drawn by Trump's administration and threatens "millions of Texans voting rights."

The Voting Rights Act was signed 60 years ago today. It was the culmination of a hard-fought campaign by civil rights activists in the South. Now, a Georgia Democrat in Congress is leading the push to renew it.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with the Wall Street Journal's Isabella Simonetti about a deal that gives the NFL a 10% stake in ESPN. Under the terms, ESPN will acquire the NFL Network, NFL Fantasy and the rights to distribute the RedZone channel to cable and satellite operators.

Brandon Johnson signed an executive order barring the city's police from collaborating with federal officers on civil immigration enforcement operations, and U.S. military personnel on police patrols.

Experts answer a round of finance questions from NPR's audience, including how to financially support a friend with Stage 4 cancer and how to stop paying for your parents.

President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow. This, ahead of Trump's Friday deadline for the Kremlin to pause the fighting in Ukraine, or face severe economic penalties.

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is in Moscow to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine. Former Special Representative to Ukraine Kurt Volker weighs in on how the negotiations might go.

For the 10th anniversary of the debut of "Hamilton: An American Musical" on Broadway, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Lin-Manuel Miranda about the origin and legacy of the show.

A new Florida partnership aims to create safer interactions between law enforcement and people with autism through the distribution of identification cards.

Until recently, the MAGA world was solidly on the side of Israel in its conflict with Hamas. But the news of starvation in Gaza has created a rift.

Under President Trump's immigration policies, thousands of workers have lost legal status and authorization to work. Those who remain on the job are feeling their absence.

When female gorillas leave one social group and join another, they tend to seek out groups with other females that they've lived with in the past, showing the power of long-term relationships.

A new law firm formed this week with a mission to challenge President Trump's executive power. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with James Pearce, one of the firm's top lawyers, about the legal void it intends to fill.