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The Earth has already warmed more than 1 degree Celsius. New research suggests that above 1.5 degrees, massive ice melt, ocean current disruptions and coral die-offs are likely.

In Nashville, a low-income apartment complex is being demolished to build a new mix-use development. Virginia Holland is a mother of six and is being forced to look for a new place to live.

The city of nearly 90,000 is making an effort to become bike-friendly as a way to cater to existing residents — many of whom bike because they have to.

Citizens from across the U.K. have traveled to London ahead of Elizabeth's state funeral on Monday to pay their respects in person to Britain's longest-serving monarch.

A wrongful murder conviction forced Woodfox to spend 43 years and 10 months in solitary confinement at Louisiana's Angola Prison. He has died at the age of 75.

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is in Ukraine where he is calling for the Russian and Ukrainian armies to back away from a nuclear power plant over fears of a nuclear catastrophe.

There are few rules about heat in the nation's prison cells. As temperatures rise, advocates say the situation is becoming more and more dangerous.

The weak Liberian economy has been hit by the Ebola crisis. One thing Liberia does have going for it is an unusual export — its flag. The Liberian flag is the second most popular flag flown by international cargo ships and is a huge source of revenue.

A mystery is shaking up South Carolina — literally. An unusually large number of earthquakes have hit the state this year and scientists don't know why.

The measure is the first in the nation, but other states are expected to follow. The aim is to curb emissions that contribute to global warming and health issues.

President Biden's speech honed in on "MAGA Republicans" as an extremist force in politics. But his remarks also left out much of the context that has led to popular support for political violence.

Legal experts say former President Trump won't gain any protections against ongoing investigations if he declares his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race, but it could complicate the optics.

A New York state board rejects a proposed stadium on Manhattan's West Side, which supporters believe severely weakens the city's chances of hosting the 2012 Summer Olympics. Andrea Bernstein of NPR station WNYC says the sports facility was to serve as the centerpiece of New York's Olympic bid.

The strain on the power grid is leading to outages in some parts of the state and is putting vulnerable residents at risk. Other western states are also baking under the historic heat.

The governor of Puerto Rico says it will likely take days to fully restore the electricity on the island — but that's contingent upon how much damage the storm inflicted on the power grid.

President Biden is going to pardon people convicted for simple marijuana possession under federal law or D.C. statute — and will review whether pot should still be classified as a Schedule 1 drug.

The U.S. military has long conducted anti-insurgent information campaigns in Afghanistan. But as the U.S. prepares to withdraw combat troops, it's now mentoring the Afghan Army in how to get out its message, particularly through local radio. But it's difficult to tell how it is being received.

Storm survivors can get help applying for federal assistance to cover temporary lodging expenses, basic home repairs and other disaster-related needs.

Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered by a Connecticut jury Wednesday to pay nearly 1 billion dollars to the relatives of eight Sandy Hook victims and a former FBI agent.

A Russian barrage pounded apartment buildings and other targets in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 17 people and wounding dozens, officials said Sunday.

Hurricane Ian and Typhoon Noru strengthened quickly before landfall. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Princeton University professor Gabriel Vecchi about climate-fueled intensification.

An emergency order will temporarily prevent property insurers from dropping customers in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. It will also temporarily shield homeowners from losing policies if their properties are damaged in the hurricane.

Lee County officials talked about possible deaths, a case of looting, a curfew being put into place, and a possible "missing" hotel during an update on Hurricane Ian late Wednesday afternoon.

Warner Bros. Discovery has shelved production of its film Batgirl. It's a good time to recall her path to this point.

A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows that big numbers of Americans believe incorrectly that "most" of the fentanyl entering the U.S. is smuggled by migrants. It's not the only misleading claim getting traction.