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Alec Baldwin's trial for involuntary manslaughter is underway in Santa Fe. He's been charged in the 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the film 'Rust.'

President Trump recently issued an executive order to develop a plan for a sovereign wealth fund. But what exactly is a sovereign wealth fund and why does Trump want one?

We examine the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey after President Trump called for several of his political enemies -- including Comey -- to be prosecuted.

A ballot measure in California will ask voters if they OK a new congressional map. In a sign of how rare the proposal is, it specifically cites Texas Republicans' new districts in the measure's title.

Open enrollment for 2026 insurance plans sold on the Affordable Care Act marketplace starts Saturday. If Congress doesn't extend the subsidies, the average monthly premium is expected to double.

New sanctions on Russian oil giants show President Trump's frustration with President Putin as his peace effort falters.

Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has decided to step out of the 2026 race for governor. He's clashed with Trump and been dogged by reports of fraud in state-run social services programs.

One of the largest prediction market platforms, Polymarket, opened a pop-up bar in the heart of Washington, D.C.'s lobbying district.

Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will ever live up to the vision.

President Trump said he believes he will have "the honor of taking Cuba." But what does that look like?

Several wildfires are burning in the western U.S., and one of the most dangerous is the Line Fire in San Bernardino County, Calif.

Restoring the once plentiful oysters of New York City isn't an easy job. Scientists have been at it for more than a decade, but they're still far from the goal of planting a billion of them.

NPR podcast Taking Cover delves into the worst Marine-on-Marine friendly fire incident in modern history.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will face the Florida Panthers, who finished the regular season with the best record in the NHL. Here's a look at the matchup.

Tom Smothers, who died Dec. 26, was one half of the comedy duo The Smothers Brothers. We listen back to an interview with Tom and Dick Smothers from 1985, and an interview with just Tom in 1997.

The Mekong River, one of the world's longest waterways, has a long and turbulent history. It begins its 3,000-mile journey high on the Tibetan plateau of China's Qinghai province, where its once-nomadic residents try to preserve their culture and traditions against the challenges of modernity.

A rock climber is using his skills to help those who are visually impaired to enjoy the sport as well.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson after he received a letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi threatening criminal prosecution for impeding immigration enforcement.

Harvard University officials have recently raised the alarm on grade inflation. More than 60% of grades awarded to students have been A's. That's up 25% from two decades ago.

Hillary Schieve lost three family members during the pandemic who struggled with depression, bipolar disorder and addiction.

When Daisy Hernández was 5, her aunt in Colombia came down with a mysterious illness that caused her large intestine to swell. Hernández details her aunt's story — and her own — in a new memoir.

Vanessa Bryant testified about her reaction to learning that deputies and firefighters had shared photos of her husband and daughter's bodies at the site of the helicopter crash that killed them.

The MLB once led the way on integration. Now, it's attempting to address the dwindling number of Black players in the league by hosting events like the HBCU Swingman Classic.

Demonstrators filled the streets again on Tuesday to protest police brutality and racial injustice.

From Dave Canales to Liam Coen to Grizzard, Baker Mayfield keeps elevating his play. He turned Canales and Coen into head coaches after one-year stints as OCs. Now, it’s Grizzard’s turn.