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Donald Trump's legal woes haven't hurt his polling numbers. The ACLU files a lawsuit to block the country's first religious public charter school. Remembering Paul Reubens, aka Pee-wee Herman.

The long-awaited verdict in the trial of former vice presidential aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby has been announced. Libby was convicted of obstruction, perjury and lying to the FBI in an investigation into the leak of a CIA operative's identity.

In the three years since gay marriage became a reality in Massachusetts, interest in — and enthusiasm for — civil unions has dropped off sharply in the four states that allow them. Many gay couples now view civil unions as an unacceptable substitute for marriage.

Techniques focus on rapid growth of trees to solve a myriad of climate, ecological issues.

The Biden administration is sending controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks retired Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling how they work and what he thinks of the decision.

Will Donald Rumsfeld's departure from the Pentagon lead to a new direction for the U.S. in Iraq? Many observers are skeptical that a new defense chief will make much headway... or that a Democratic Congress will sway President Bush's commitment to "victory in Iraq."

When Beth Donovan first made gingerbread men with her son, the cookies nearly broke her teeth. Rather than give up, she figured out a use for the rock-hard slabs of gingerbread: She built a house with them, and a family tradition was born.

Hours after a federal appeals court declined I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby's request to delay his prison sentence, President Bush commutes the former White House aide's sentence.

With a terrific voice cast and distinctive animation, Mutant Mayhem offers a fun and kinetic reset of a long-running franchise.

Russian gas is expensive, so many Poles still rely on coal. Krakow is one of the most polluted cities in the EU's most polluted country. All that coal is akin to "smoking 2,000 cigarettes per year."

NPR's Tamara Keith and ESPN's Howard Bryant talk about the start of baseball season, the end of basketball season, and the short but inspirational life of 19-year-old basketball player Lauren Hill.

NPR's Lynn Neary speaks with Russell Moore of the Southern Baptist Convention about whether Republican evangelical voters will coalesce around Donald Trump now that he is the de facto GOP nominee.

Born in a moment of despair, as its creator was staring down hearing loss, Beethoven's Third Symphony is as odd as it is transcendent.

Acclaimed poet Mark Doty's memoir is not only an exaltation of America's troubadour, Walt Whitman, but also a celebration of gay manhood, queerness, and the power and elasticity of poetry.

New transcripts from bodycam footage shows George Floyd telling officers that he cannot breathe and they are killing him numerous times before he died. Floyd's death ignited nationwide protests.

The Supreme Court ruled on two key cases that deal with President Trump's financial records and whether they can be subpoened by Congress and a New York grand jury.

Three men are charged with assault after a riverfront brawl in Montgomery, Ala. And, Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg starts a PAC to support young Democratic leaders.

Biden will designate a national monument protecting Indigenous land near the Grand Canyon. NPR's Yuki Noguchi has lessons from Japan about healthy living.

A doctor and woman who are suing Texas over its abortion bans react to the news — for less than 12 hours the bans were lifted. What is the Texas Supreme Court likely to do next with the appeal?

A federal appeals court backs abortion pill restrictions. COVID numbers are ticking up this summer. Why The Office's Rainn Wilson wants a spiritual revolution.

Hundreds gathered on the steps of Orlando City Hall to rally in support of Monique Worrell.

There's frustration and confusion as hundreds remain unaccounted for on Maui. Officials have asked for patience as they work through the list.

Hilary drenches Southern California, flooding roads and closing schools. An anti-corruption crusader wins the presidency in Guatemala. Plus, how to optimize your air quality at home.

You don't have to have big bucks to join the latest trend in philanthropy. Soup groups around the country let diners pool their money to support deserving local initiatives. In Philadelphia, one dinner raised $225 for a teacher's class project.

Brian Harman turned back every challenge in the British Open, from big names to bad weather, and took his place among major champions with a victory that was never seriously in doubt.