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The Biden administration says part of the reason grocery prices are climbing is the consolidation in the meat packing industry. Just four firms are said to have a stranglehold on the market.

This week may be key for President Biden's ambitious climate goals. Congress is debating measures that are crucial for cutting carbon emissions and meeting U.S. obligations in the Paris climate deal.

Californians have until 8 p.m. local time Tuesday to vote on whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. President Biden traveled to the state Monday to drum up support for Newsom.

California homes are burning. Why are they still increasing in value in regions prone to fire?

Gov. DeSantis has been criticized for not re-applying for the program, which was extended under the Biden administration.

Secretary of State Blinken sought to blunt complaints from GOP House lawmakers about the administration's response to the Afghan government collapse, and efforts to evacuate Americans and others.

When media called him one of the few actors of color nominated for an Oscar, many Spaniards mocked the term or got angry.

Consumer prices continued to climb in August, but pandemic inflation may have peaked. Gasoline and groceries are getting more expensive, but airline tickets and used cars are getting cheaper.

The latest polling shows that Newsom is likely to walk away from the recall election vote a winner. But just in case, he's been getting his message out to voters, as have his competitors.

California's governor survives a recall election. A new book details concerns during the final days of the Trump administration. And, health care workers' burnout could be affecting patient care.

New research shows "Latinx" hasn't really caught on among U.S. adults in that heritage group: While one in four have heard of the term, only 3% use it.

Tuesday is the last day for California voters to weigh in on the recall effort against Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Newsom and many of his challengers have been out making final pitches.

A study out Monday found that Hispanic and nonwhite workers made up 73% of cases associated with workplace outbreaks in certain industries, despite representing 24% of the workforce in those sectors.

Each year, a smaller proportion of Latinos in the United States speaks Spanish. But for many, the language is still a fundamental marker of their identity.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., a member of the Armed Services Committee who heard testimony from Gen. Austin "Scott" Miller about the messy withdrawal from Afghanistan.

After thousands of entries, the Tiny Desk Contest judges have landed on this year's winner.

A federal judge said that the law, championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, amounted to an assault on First Amendment rights of free speech and assembly as well as the Constitution's due process protections.

Floating is a state of mind. Let KQED's playlist of house, jazz and indie-pop songs serve as a meditation break.

The Justice Department is suing Texas over its strict abortion ban, saying it conflicts with decades of Supreme Court precedent.

Thursday marks the first of a series of deadlines for federal agencies and social media companies to turn over records to the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Students today have no memory of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, so this year's anniversary poses unique challenges for educators and caregivers trying to explain what happened and why.

In the 20 years since the terror attacks of 9/11, movies have both been shaped by — and have shaped — the public's perception of that day's events.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients about the Biden administration's new measures to curb COVID-19, like mandating vaccination in many workplaces.

In only their second call since Biden took office, the two leaders spoke about "the responsibility of both nations to ensure competition does not veer into conflict," according to the White House.

President Biden announced new vaccine mandates for employers. The Justice Department sues Texas over its abortion ban. And, a look at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.