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The U.S. Olympic swimming trials are continuing in Indianapolis. More than 1,000 athletes are trying to make a 60-member squad. The stories of triumph and agony are equally compelling.

United CEO Scott Kirby is the latest airline executive to speak out about what they want to see from Trump. Kirby is focused on air traffic control staffing but there are other issues as well.

A shortage of air traffic controllers led to delays last night at airports serving New York, Los Angeles and Denver. It's one of several ways the government shutdown could impact commercial aviation.

The foundation started by billionaire George Soros, long a target of conspiracy theories, could soon be under investigation. Its president says it is "ready for whatever comes."

NPR's Emily Feng reports from Tel Aviv on the Trump–Netanyahu meeting, the outlines of a U.S. proposal for Gaza, and the hurdles that remain over hostages and governance.

The origin story of the "Joker" continues, as the sequel "Joker: Folie à Deux" hits theaters on Friday. Meanwhile on HBO, the origin story behind "The Penguin" is underway.

Trump says Russian interference in the 2016 election is a hoax. To Reality Winner, it's very real. The former NSA contractor went to prison after leaking a classified document on Russian meddling.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Michele Steele of ESPN about the NWSL championship, Geno Auriemma's record-breaking night and a now-rare event in the NFL: playing in the snow.

At 92, Cameroon's President aul Biya is running for an eighth term on Sunday — a reminder of how Africa's aging leaders continue to cling to power, even as their nations face unrest, corruption, and calls for change.

West Virginia said it was deploying 300 to 400 Guard troops, while South Carolina pledged 200 and Ohio says it will send 150 in the coming days, marking a significant escalation of the federal intervention.

The owner of Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and dozens of other media properties has settled a legal fight with three of his own children over who would control his companies after his death.

We take a look at the battle between state courts and legislatures on who sets election rules, as well as the pending Senate vote on a same-sex marriage bill.

Plans to upgrade U.S. missile defenses in South Korea have residents worried, and could complicate relations between South Korea and its neighbors.

The U.S. men's soccer team is out of the Copa America with a loss to Uruguay in group play. The early exit adds to questions about the team's future as it co-hosts the World Cup in two years.

The U.S. Olympic swimming trials begin Saturday in Indianapolis. While U.S. athletes aim to qualify for the Paris Games next month, a Chinese doping scandal is overshadowing the events.

The pandemic has forced many athletes to modify their training. Olympian Kara Winger talks to NPR's Scott Simon about the backyard "muscle deck" she created to hone her javelin throwing.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with former FEMA director Craig Fugate on the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

Nearly 100 days into his new term, President Trump has set an aggressive agenda, spending his political capital and losing some of the public approval he began with.

The departure of "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens comes as the news program's corporate owner is trying to sell it off, and amid President Trump's lawsuit against CBS.

The supernatural movie Sinners has become a hit at the box office -- and caused a stir about director Ryan Cooger's deal with Warner Bros.

Country music writer Marcus Dowling discusses a few standout songs from singer Blake Shelton's latest album, "For Recreational Use Only."

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Philip Zelikow about the forthcoming report "Lessons Learned From Covid War: An Investigative Report" by the Covid Crisis Group.

The Planet Money newsletter rounds up some new economic studies.

Investors are still hopeful that lawmakers will clinch a deal to raise or suspend the debt ceiling. That's because failure to do so could have devastating consequences in markets.

NPR's Scott Simon checks in with WFAE reporter Steve Harrison on what voters in North Carolina are talking about as the elections draw near.