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An immigration detention center in the Everglades stirred up a decades-old environmental battle. Hear from people who helped in the fight.

Many Canadians along the U.S. border continue to avoid purchasing U.S. goods and travel. A major grocery chain is labeling products so customers know what they are choosing.

NPR's Mary Louise speaks with Publisher Weekly's Jim Milliot about the agreement that was reached for KKR investment firm to acquire Simon & Schuster.

There are a few weeks left of summer fun for kids at day camps and summer programs. Wildfire smoke has had a big impact curtailing summer activity at some camps.

Vaccines for a fall immunization drive against COVID-19 just got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency says the vaccines can protect people, as hospitalizations tick up.

Inflation picked up a little steam last month, largely as a result of rising gas prices. The Federal Reserve is still expected to hold interest rates steady when policymakers meet next week.

For the first time a healthcare foundation in Florida has invested in efforts to curb gun violence. It's funding a group that works on gang violence prevention.

The science of baby babble is surprisingly complex. And the idea that a baby exposed to two languages will be confused? Let's see what babble researchers have to say about that.

A memorial exhibit for those killed and taken hostage at the Nova Music Festival in Israel on Oct. 7 has opened in Southern California. Synagogues are taking groups to the installation.

Zyn pouches are the latest nicotine craze in the world of cigarette substitutes, with over 130 million containers sold in the first quarter of this year. Health experts and lawmakers are concerned.

Board members of the redevelopment agency told Ken Babby they don't want all the future money going to the team. He said the larger community would benefit from what is called the "halo effect."

Republican lawmakers are occasionally pushing back on President Trump's expansive use of executive power, but will that trend hold?

Hospitals in Illinois are seeing a surge of out-of-state patients who need abortion care at hospitals due to medical complications. But hospital-based abortions are more costly and harder to arrange.

The 2026 NBA playoffs begin on Saturday. NPR's A Martinez and sports journalist Martenzie Johnson preview the postseason filled with strong championship contenders.

Iran moves several U.S. citizens from prison to house arrest — possibly a step toward their eventual freedom in a prisoner swap.

In an unlikely country, Uruguay, a particle physicist figured out how to convert energy grids to renewable energy. We tell the story of how he did it.

The agency's counsel said the accused members would not see "private gain or loss” if a Rays' stadium was near their properties. Tampa resident Jared Willis, who made the allegations, vowed to press on.

Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, has not been seen since returning home from a family dinner the evening of Jan. 31.

In Rosemead, Lucy Liu plays the role of an ailing mother who takes drastic measures to try to protect her troubled teenage son from himself. Liu also produced the film, based on a true story.

Reports from around the U.S. suggest some Toys for Tots chapters are seeing decreased donations. NPR's A Martinez talks to David Cooper of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation about what's going on.

More than six million people are expected to fly during the Thanksgiving holiday. The FAA says the aviation system is back to normal after weeks of disruptions caused by the government shutdown.

Millions of Americans rely on federal subsidies and programs to make ends meet. But the shutdown and other cuts have them looking elsewhere for help. Here's how residents in rural New York are coping.

President Trump's mixed messages make it hard to see how the war with Iran will end, and it may lead to political consequences for his party in the upcoming midterm elections.

Four years ago, Bernie Sanders dropped his presidential bid and endorsed Joe Biden, helping Biden expand his coalition, including with young voters. Is another "unity" moment possible in 2024?

Outdoor groups and state and local officials in northern parts of the northeastern US worry that a surge of eclipse-watchers could overwhelm backcountry first responders.