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Ahead of this evening's World Cup match between the U.S. and Belgium, the drama about the eligibility of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun continues to swirl following his red card in the previous match.

In the midst of a school shooting, UNC's student journalists kicked into action, covering the story as it unfolded. Now, the paper's front page — a block of heart-wrenching texts — is earning praise.

Now that the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics are over, photographer Eman Mohammed shares her project that celebrates the accomplishments of Muslim-American women athletes and future Olympic hopefuls.

Hotter summers in Florida are causing more sea turtles to be born female. Scientists there are concerned about what the gender imbalance could mean for turtle populations.

Venezuela's authoritarian regime has just banned the most popular opposition candidate of standing in next year's election. As recent history has shown, that might not work in their favor.

Shell's plastics plant outside Pittsburgh, which was built with over a billion dollars in tax credits from the state, has violated clean air laws 19 times since it began operating two years ago.

A novel by T.C. Boyle and a new film starring Liam Neeson both explore the personal life of Dr. Alfred Kinsey, who became famous in the 1940s and 1950s for his research into human sexual behavior. Tom Vitale reports.

The back rooms at a Harvard University museum are filled with millions of items that will never be displayed. But curators just can't bring themselves to throw anything away.

Blacks in America have a rich religious history. But the diversity of African-American religion doesn't stop with Christianity. For more on the many facets of black spirituality, Farai Chideya speaks with professors Barbara Savage and Obery Hendricks.

Although many Americans heard Barack Obama's inauguration speech, they probably weren't listening for plyptotons and catachresis — but Geoff Nunberg was.

President Trump mentioned again this week the possibility of running for a third term. Doing so would be unconstitutional, so why does the president keep floating the idea?

NPR's Michel Martin asks former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul how the U.S. might advance a new peace plan for Ukraine with Moscow.

One of the Philippines' most active volcanos is erupting — again. Over the weekend, Mount Mayon began oozing lava after weeks of increased seismic activity.

Maine's lobster industry has won a reprieve from new regulations designed to protect the endangered right whale.

With the impending arrival of Hurricane Irma, thousands of Floridians left the state because of potential high storm surge, which is the rise of sea...

Every year, viruses like influenza kill hundreds of thousands worldwide — yet countries don't respond with lockdowns or airport screenings. Here's why they're doing so over the coronavirus outbreak.

The child care sector is hurting for workers and so states are having to look outside the box for solutions. One idea is to make child care free for those who care for our children.

Trump said that he believes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over, but hasn't ruled out talks. And, the International Olympic Committee paves the way for Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 games.

Federal prisons saw a significant rise in deaths during the pandemic years, NPR found. Of those who died from COVID-19, nearly all were elderly or had health conditions, and many had tried to get out.

The GOP-led legislature passed a map to dramatically redraw the state's two districts. But Republican Gov. Chris Sununu wanted both of the districts to remain competitive.

Scientists have discovered an enzyme that is elevated in people and mice who exercise a lot. They hope the discovery could lead to medicine that would have some of the benefits of exercise.

In the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, clinics report a surge in demand for sterilization procedures.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Semler about her new album. On Preacher's Kid, Semler reckons with her faith and queerness.

Former President Jimmy Carter defends his new book, Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid. The best-seller has generated passionate criticism that it is slanted toward Palestinians and full of inaccuracies.

Foreign-born scientists may face challenges working in the U.S. during President-elect Donald Trump's second term. And, cooking tips for the perfect mashed potatoes this holiday.