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In a surprisingly strong debut, the Mexican American band Fuerza Regida just hit #2 on the U.S. Billboard album chart with their ninth album. {STATIONS NOTE: The Spanish word "puta" was bleeped at the :15 mark after the intro}

Volusia County Animal Services is reminding people to keep a close eye on pets during this Fourth of July Weekend.

NPR Music's Robin Hilton announces the name of this year's Tiny Desk Contest winner. Every year since 2015, a different unsigned musician or band has benefited from the exposure that NPR Music provides.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week faces an internal challenge to his leadership of the Likud Party as it draws up its candidate list for elections in March.

Iraq's prime minister has agreed to step down if a replacement is found. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Laith Kubba, an independent adviser to the outgoing Iraqi prime minister.

Conservationists in Florida are trying to preserve a wildlife corridor for migrating animals that runs straight through Disney World.

Pope Leo XIV once attended Villanova University. Catholics packed the St. Thomas of Villanova church to celebrate Sunday Mass and the new pope.

Just after midnight on May 17, 2004, same-sex couples began filling out marriage license applications at Cambridge City Hall. One married couple looks back on their wedding and how it's gone since.

A New York City jury convicted the New Jersey senator of accepting bribes to benefit businessmen in his home state and the governments of Egypt and Qatar.

Officials said the drone can deploy the buoy to someone in danger minutes before first responders can arrive on scene and swim out to them.

At a resort in Mexico, Julie Moore flew off a waterslide and hit the water hard. She became disoriented and began to lose consciousness. Then, she felt hands grab her and pull.

Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano was named to the newly created position of CEO of the IRS on Monday, making him the latest member of the Trump administration to be put in charge of multiple federal agencies.

Despite months of tension, President Trump says he'll meet with Brazil's president next week, claiming they had "excellent chemistry" during a brief exchange at the U.N. General Assembly.

White House economist Stephen Miran appears likely to win confirmation for a job on the Federal Reserve's board of governors, after a contentious hearing Thursday.

In a video statement, Trump said Kirk's death was a direct consequence of people demonizing those they disagree, and then turned his ire to the political left.

The over use of antibiotics contributes to antibiotic resistant infections. A series of new studies shows how hospitals are still grappling with the superbugs unleashed during the pandemic.

Some of the wildest country in the U.S. is in Washington state's Cascade Range, reached by old logging and jeep roads that give way to high alpine trails. NPR's Brian Mann sends an audio postcard.

Yeoman Warders who have guarded the Tower of London and the Royal Crown Jewels since the reign of Henry VII face layoffs because of a lack of tourists during the pandemic.

Saber teeth — the large fangs of saber-tooth cat fame — are fearsome. They evolved at least five times in predators that are now extinct, but there's been something of a mystery as to why.

Because of a change in the climate, giant sequoias have become more vulnerable to insects, disease and wildfire.

Comey faces one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice in connection.

President Biden has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House on Tuesday as a show of commitment while Congress debates funding for the war.

President Trump's ceremony-laden Japan visit featured a sumo match and an audience with the new emperor. Despite talk of an ironclad alliance, rifts over trade, Iran and North Korea stood out.

Ariana Grande was named Artist of the Year, Lil Nas X won Song of the Year and Best New Artist went to Billie Eilish. Missy Elliott received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

The talks in Canada are not going well,and scientists and civil society groups say the U.S. is largely to blame.