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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."

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spotted lanternflies are appearing all over the East Coast. The invasive insects damage plants and trees. What should you do when you spot them?

Dozens of criminal cases are being dismissed in Massachusetts and other states as public defenders refuse to take on new cases until they get a pay raise.

Roadside convenience stores can be a good place to pick up a snack or even a meal on a long drive. Now, one nostalgic chain, a Stuckey's in Missouri, has branched out from its usual fare and put Halal food on its menu, attracting Muslim truck drivers as well as other customers.

Just days after the U.S. Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, visited Israel and met with hostages' families, the Israeli government considers a full occupation of the Gaza Strip, including areas where hostages are held.

Summer in Ann Arbor, Mich., means thousands of people hunting for hidden codes around the city and reading books to earn points. It's part of a popular game organized by the public library.

NPR talks with Sarah Isgur, senior editor with "The Dispatch," about the Trump administration's request to unseal grand jury testimony related to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Logan Lerman and Molly Gordon say the line between love and horror is a thin one.

The former rabbi of Washington, D.C.'s largest synagogue denounces starvation in Gaza, joining more than 1,000 rabbis and Jewish leaders from across the world petitioning Israel.

After mass protests, Ukraine's government enacts a law restoring independence to anti-corruption watchdogs, quelling what threatened to turn into a domestic political crisis for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.