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Floods have taken lives and buried towns in eastern Europe, Nigeria and Shanghai this week. Scientists say intense precipitation is becoming more possible with human-driven climate change.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Rob Kelner of the law firm Covington and Burling about the vetting process for presidential nominees.

Democrats began the week worried about polls showing President Biden would lose to Donald Trump in 2024. But their spirits were lifted when abortion-rights issues did well in Tuesday's election.

A jury in New York found the so-called crypt king guilty of securities fraud and six other criminal counts. Now, the founder of the crypto firm FTX could spend the rest of his life in prison.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Stephen Rapp, a former U.S. ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues, on his trip to Syria to help preserve evidence from mass graves.

We look at another bipartisan effort to save President Biden's infrastructure bill. We also look at the president's efforts to mend fences with our allies in the G-7 and NATO.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Congressman Gerry Connolly, D-Va., about his committee's investigation into Rob Porter, the former White House staff secretary who resigned over accusations of domestic violence.

The U.K. government is trying to cure the divisions in British society caused by Brexit. They're starting by having ministers "reach out" to those with opposing views. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson was the first to speak on Wednesday.

Rising interest rates haven't slowed the economy. GDP numbers out Thursday show the economy grew more than twice as fast in July, August and September as in the previous quarter.

The threat of an immigration crackdown is creating a lot of uncertainty — including for those trying to gain legal status.

South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, faces possible imprisonment over his declaration of martial law last month. The formal arrest comes days after he was apprehended.

President Biden returns to the State Department Monday to deliver what the White House says is a summation of his administration's work to strengthen America.

Multiple major wildfires continue to burn out of control in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to evacuate. Hear the latest on the devastation and efforts to contain the blazes.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Beirut-based security consultant and Hezbollah expert Nicholas Blanford about the Iran-backed militant group's next steps following the death of its leader.

Vice presidential candidates -- Ohio Senator JD Vance, a Republican, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, will face off tonight for their only debate.

How Florida could carry out President-elect Trump's immigration crackdown. Plus, how sheriff's offices across the state are already working with federal immigration officials.

President-elect Donald Trump has said his tariffs will raise revenues, boost U.S. jobs, and help stop the drug trade. But some of these goals are at odds with the others.

A fight broke out about legal immigration on social media this week. Here's what it says about Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's influence and factions in the GOP.

The NFL draft does a great job of distracting fans who've been missing sports. Plus: Notre Dame's Muffet McGraw retires after coaching women's basketball for 33 years.

President Trump put a hold on funds to the World Health Organization, but the U.S. is already behind in its dues to the organization by more than a year.

David Greene talks to Alexander Vershbow, who served in the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations, to help make sense of the swirl of negotiations between U.S. and North Korean officials.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to former MotoGP rider John Hopkins about what the proposed takeover of the sport by Formula One owners Liberty Media, could mean for the future of motorcycle racing.

The hottest speaking slot in town — if you're a Republican — is at CPAC. Especially if you are eyeing a spot on the shortlist of Trump's vice presidential hopefuls.

Clearing the wreckage of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after it was destroyed by a container ship is an urgent priority. How long until maritime traffic can resume is far from clear.

Oil production in the U.S. keeps growing, setting new records. Meanwhile oil companies are snapping each other up in a wave of mergers that's resulting in fewer, bigger companies — and possibly even more oil.