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The Mojave Desert tortoise has long been considered a threatened species, but in June, California declared it endangered.

The Senate voted Monday to confirm Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board. Miran, who has served in both Trump administrations, has said he will not resign from the White House but take a leave of absence, further stoking concerns about its independence.

The more than four-hour hearing frequently devolved into fiery outbursts from Democrat lawmakers and Kash Patel.

About 20 Hillsborough County residents shared their concerns with increasing energy bills at a recent community meeting in downtown Tampa.

Hurricane Helene left destruction in its wake in western North Carolina. But elections officials are also moving heaven and earth to bring back a sense of normalcy, one vote at a time.

NPR speaks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., following the Trump administration's indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.

The Make America Healthy Again commission is proposing more than 100 moves to address the root causes of childhood chronic disease. Critics say other Trump administration moves contradict the goals.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist and author Jeff Selingo about his new book "Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You."

When police came to Norma Nazario's home in 2023 to tell her that her 15-year-old son Zackery had died in a subway surfing accident, she was stunned to find social media videos of him riding atop NYC subway cars.

A first-of-its-kind study found lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in various tampon brands, but didn't link them to harmful health effects. Experts explain why it matters — and what to watch for.

A panel of advisers to the FDA voted against the potential use of MDMA for treating PTSD.

The Geneva Conventions recently marked their 75th anniversary, yet the rules of war are being widely violated. NPR's Greg Myre reports from two ongoing wars, Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas.

Nearly two years ago, the owners of Atlanta's leading newspaper hired former CNN executive Andrew Morse to reverse its steep decline. He's laid out a grand vision.

Member station reporters asked Democratic and Independent voters how they felt about Biden's decision to end his campaign and Kamala Harris being the likely candidate to lead the Democratic ticket.

Tangier Island in Virginia — one of the last inhabited islands in the Chesapeake Bay — is under threat from rising sea levels and climate change.

The former WWE wrestler considered pursuing a career in mixed martial arts before realizing, "I don't like getting punched in the face." Johnson plays MMA fighter Mark Kerr in a new film.

First responder communications show the power company in Altadena was slow to respond to Eaton firefighters — and that live power lines sparked new fires days after flames first broke out.

We found the effects of tariffs and extreme weather, relief (finally!) in the egg cooler, plus one case of shrinkflation.

It's unclear how many leaders have been asked to join the board, and the large number of invitations being sent out, including to countries that don't get along, has raised questions about the board's mandate and decision-making processes.

Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.

The fictional band HUNTR/X from the hit Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters went from a group no one had ever heard of to one of the biggest pop acts of 2025. Now they have five Grammy nominations.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor talks about plans for a new Rays stadium on her side of the Bay, Ybor City safety and immigration enforcement.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Justice Department official Elliot Williams about the charges against John Bolton, who served as national security adviser during President Trump's first term.

To stop COVID-19, retired doctors are signing up to take clinical shifts. Specialists, including dentists, could move to front line care. And med students are fielding calls in overwhelmed clinics.