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The delta variant is sparking concerns of a new COVID-19 wave in the U.S. Historic flooding devastates parts of West Germany. And, a federal judge ruled last week that the DACA program is illegal.

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Global Health Correspondent Nurith Aizenman talks to Dr. Bruce Aylward of the World Health Organization about the spread of the coronavirus.

The YouTube hit is the brainchild of stand up comic Nigel Ng, who's in the middle of a world tour. But can he stand out beyond his character?

In his new book, statistician Ben Blatt loads thousands of books, new and old, into a vast database and uncovers intriguing patterns in how our favorite authors write.

Trump says he'll order an investigation into whether the FBI and the DOJ "infiltrated or surveilled" his campaign "for political purposes." And, a follow-up to the deadly school shooting in Texas.

White House bipartisan meeting aims to avert a government default. Russia scales back annual Victory Day parade. American Psychological Association issues guidance for teens' use of social media.

The story of a mysterious Florida musician, fake identities and the record-breaking sale of a rare album that might not actually exist.

Investigators have discovered 17 mass graves containing bodies of some of the 3,000 Yazidis killed by ISIS. For survivors, a grave with remains of older and pregnant women prompts a special anguish.

"I still like playing it down, because I don't want to create a panic," Bob Woodward quotes Trump as saying of COVID-19 in his book "Rage." The author concludes: "Trump is the wrong man for the job."

Ex-police officer Chauvin goes on trial Monday for the murder of George Floyd. The ship stuck in the Suez Canal is partially afloat. And, why the White House is not making gun violence a priority.

Climate and health policies rely on scientific expertise. But the federal science workforce has been shaped by decades of political interference, underfunding and race and gender bias.

Israeli politicians say they've reached a deal that would oust Prime Minister Netanyahu. The Sackler family empire is poised to win immunity from opioid suits. And, Sri Lanka's environmental disaster.

In Afghanistan, a crisis is mounting. Taliban insurgents are targeting Afghan citizens who aided U.S. forces.

In the wake of heated debate over the unproven lab leak theory, the world is calling on China to cooperate with investigations. But efforts to delve into this matter seem to be stalling.

For Latinx musicians who have found themselves excluded from the stages of mainstream festivals, a growing range of festivals and tours catering to Latinx artists and fans is changing the game.

President Bush, three former presidents and numerous members of the House and Senate join thousands in attendance at Coretta Scott King's funeral service.

Alex Youn's sister had taken legal steps to protect herself from her violent estranged husband. She and her mother were killed anyway. Youn used clues she left to change loopholes in Tennessee law.

Lead is regularly found in vintage items more than 40 years old, but also in many new, cheaply made dollar-store goods. Children are especially susceptible to lead-poisoning even at low levels.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, automakers began adopting an anti-theft technology that dramatically reduced car thefts. But why did it take so long?

Lawyers and health experts, as well as incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals, say getting gender-affirming care in prison often comes only after threats of lawsuits or a full legal fight.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health. Fauci told Congress yesterday he's worried about the recent coronavirus surge.

Saudi Arabia and Iran work to normalize relations. For a second day, Israeli police clash with Palestinians. Tennessee House to decide whether to expel three Democratic lawmakers for violating rules.

Tulsa, Okla., has offered a blueprint, however imperfect, for how to confront a history of racial violence. In neighboring Arkansas, the city of Elaine has found the Tulsa model hard to replicate.

The musician left behind an unfinished memoir when he died in 2016. Dan Piepenbring, his co-writer, recalls the moment he knew he could make The Beautiful Ones happen — even in Prince's absence.

President Biden heads to the Grand Canyon to tout his environmental policies. An election in Ohio has implications for abortion. The Red Cross allows blood donations from men who have sex with men.