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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a legislation that bans abortion in almost all cases. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Eric Johnston, Alabama Pro-Life Coalition president, who wrote the bill.

The Rock Store, run by the Savko family for more than 50 years, is one of the few structures still standing after last month's Woolsey Fire. There, amid the destruction, locals found help and hope.

Lawmakers worked in their districts over the last two weeks but the Capitol was marred by another deadly attack on April 2, reigniting the debate over security and the need for fencing on the campus.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ioan Grillo about the illegal flow of guns from the U.S. to Mexico. Majority all arms used in Mexico, where gun control laws are very strict, are bought in the U.S.

Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance is prolific on the campaign trail with speeches and talking to reporters, but his messaging has at times been overshadowed by controversy often of his own making.

Consumer prices surged 5.4% in June from a year earlier, the highest in nearly 13 years, the Labor Department said on Tuesday. That was higher than the 5% increase seen in May.

The two Washington political veterans who wrote the new book claim today's Congress is probably the most dysfunctional since the Civil War — and they aren't afraid to point fingers at who they think is to blame: the Republican Party.

Gilbert Baker's rainbow flag became the banner of the Pride movement. Baker died earlier this year, but he'll be remembered at Pride events this month.

In a new book, The Anatomy of Violence, Adrian Raine argues that violent behavior has a biological basis just like depression or schizophrenia. This raises questions about treatment, accountability and punishment, including the death penalty.

Adrian Raine argues that violent behavior has biological roots just like depression or schizophrenia. This raises questions about treatment, accountability and punishment, including the death penalty.

Playing the famous half-Vulcan requires a little meditative depth and a lot of brow-shaving. Heroes villain Zachary Quinto plays Spock in the reboot of the Star Trek franchise, with the blessing of original Spock Leonard Nimoy. Quinto tells NPR about befriending Nimoy, shaping eyebrows and more.

Republican Joe O'Dea is pitching himself as independent-minded in his campaign against Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet. But on the key issue of abortion, Democrats say he's out of step with the state.

There are a lot of benefits to raising a child speaking two or more languages. NPR's Life Kit explains that raising a kid in a multilingual household isn't a burden — it's a gift.

Josephine Dusabimana's story of being a helper, though those she helped worried for her safety. A Hutu, she was nearby when soldiers burned Tuti houses — and people needed rescue.

Ariana Grande is about to release her eighth album, Petal. With "Hate That I Made You Love Me," she continues an impressive and unusual streak on the charts.

Bipartisan negotiators like Romney are rare, and his departure could lead to a more divisive Senate. He's the only Senate Republican to twice vote to convict ex-president Trump in impeachment trials.

We bring you the latest from Mississippi, where tornadoes tore through the state earlier this weekend, leaving at least 25 dead in the state and an additional fatality in neighboring Alabama.

The president said Nippon Steel would invest in U.S. Steel rather than take over the storied American manufacturer. He also said DOGE would look for savings at the Pentagon and Education Department.

A gunman has killed 50 people in a nightclub in Orlando, making it the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. NPR's Eyder Peralta has the latest.

Donald Trump's foray into politics has had some scratching their heads. But not in California, where celebrity candidates like former Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger are, like, so 12 years ago.

In this week's StoryCorps, a father and son talk about sources of love in their lives.

The stock market is booming despite some worrying signals on jobs and new reports showing consumer prices rising. But investors are betting the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.

Who wants to buy a bankrupt chain like Juicy Couture or Pier One? Someone owns these names — and makes millions of dollars on them. Here's what business is like in the shadow world of undead brands.

While much of the nation's attention has focused on the Democratic candidates for president, there is also a Republican primary in Florida next week.…

Comedian Mike Birbiglia has a disorder that makes him sleepwalk. He recounts his worst episode — as well as other painfully embarrassing moments — in his comedic memoir, Sleepwalk With Me.