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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.

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.

The victim of a gay-bashing encounters his attacker months later, and embarks on a dangerous game in the revenge thriller Femme.

Montgomery, Ala., has a new monument park where visitors are confronted with the history of enslaved people in America.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's legacy is defined by his work to push the judiciary to the right.

Fundraising, electoral college math and third party candidates — how securing a White House victory in a tight election year will come down to a battle for the margins.

Gunmen have attacked a concert hall just outside the Russian capital. The Moscow Mayor has conveyed condolences to those who have died.

Tensions define political life in the US: President Biden faces them in his own party over his support for Israel, the GOP has its own deep fissures. We also remember former first lady Rosalyn Carter.

A new vacancy in the House after lawmakers vote to expel GOP member George Santos; negotiations over military aid to Israel and Ukraine; remembering Henry Kissinger and Sandra Day O'Connor.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks, who says what former President Richard Nixon did is child's play compared to what former President Donald Trump did.

The Labor Department releases its monthly report card on the job market Friday morning. While rising interest rates have been a drag on some parts of the economy, overall hiring remains strong.

The Senate passed a major immigration enforcement funding bill. Now, the measure goes to the House. Lawmakers must also decide the future of a surveillance program set to expire next week.

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant talk about the first round of the NBA playoffs and the bad start to the Major League Baseball season for the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox.

A new documentary celebrates how millions of children learned the power of drawing from PBS television art educator Mark Kistler.

This week the U.S. Supreme Court opens a new term with big cases on guns, abortion and government regulation.

We look at the Biden Administration's post-war visions for Gaza and the West Bank. We also look a the RNC's primary calendar and the timeline of its delegate nominating process.

The National Hurricane Center says the eye of Hurricane Idalia came ashore near Keaton Beach, Fla. Forecasters have increased the storm surge potential to as high as 16 feet in some areas.

Tunisian is accused of sending African migrants into the desert that borders Libya, without food or water. This is the testimony from migrants from Cameroon, Sudan and other African countries.