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New York state forest ranger Robbi Mecus died climbing in Alaska. She's remembered by the many people she helped, through search and rescue missions and her leadership in the LGBTQ climbing community.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks about the NBA Playoffs with Jesse Washington, a senior writer at ESPN's Andscape.

Eli Conley is a singer-songwriter who specializes in helping trans people on testosterone re-learn how to sing as their voices change.

A popular French singer has reportedly been asked to perform at the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, but not everyone in France has welcomed the suggestion.

The Department of Justice and 16 states have filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of abusing its power as a monopoly to edge out rivals and ensure customers keep using its products.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, about his organization's call for Black student athletes to avoid public colleges and universities in Florida.

Senators quizzed IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel about the just-finished tax-filing season and what's ahead for the government's tax collector.

Nearly half a million food workers in California will now earn at least $20/hour. Major national chains like McDonald's are not expected to be affected by the change, but small franchise owners are.

Some voters are convinced that President Biden won't really be on the ballot in November. We explore this phenomenon. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on April 4, 2024.)

Voters will see a November ballot with President Biden and former President Trump running against each other, just like 2020. For some there's a disbelief that the rematch is really happening.

Benny Gantz, who leads an opposition party and also regularly faces the prime minister as part of the war Cabinet, is calling to set a date for elections. Polling shows Netanyahu would lose to him.

A Washington State woman narrowly survived a harrowing attack by a mountain lion. She and four friends fought off the animal for nearly an hour while biking near a forest

Indications are that things generally went smoothly — good news in a year that has experts worried about the state of democracy.

Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy.

The End of the Sahara is a kaleidoscopic murder mystery by the Algerian writer Saïd Khatibi. An Enigma by the Sea is a witty, socially astute novel set along well-to-do Tuscan coast.

Iranians began to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown. Users said service was slow and spotty in some areas, with apps like YouTube and Instagram heavily restricted.

The final episode of the HBO Max comedy added an extra emotional punch. After five seasons, it wasn't quite necessary.

Texas Republicans nominated scandal-plagued state Attorney General Ken Paxton in their U.S. Senate primary following an endorsement from President Trump.

No one show swept this year — and it turns out, that's a good thing.

The Trump administration's approach on AI so far has been to prioritize innovation over regulation. But recently, there's been a shift in rhetoric.

State media photos on the place showed it is likely a plant to produce weapons-grade uranium.

Colorado is struggling to regulate the booming sports gambling industry. Lawmakers want to protect the public from gambling addiction but also benefit from the industry's tax revenue.

The report, which measures healthcare access, quality and outcomes, was published in April by the Commonwealth Fund.

A liberal group is calling for an FEC investigation after reports that the FBI is examining whether a Russian banker illegally donated to the National Rifle Association to support President Trump's campaign.

As more states legalize marijuana, there's one group that's seen an increase in accidentally getting high: dogs. Discarded joints and THC edibles are just some of the ways dogs consume the drug.