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The Justice Department lawyers defending the president's executive orders are struggling to answer questions and correct the record in front of judges.

Sensors and artificial intelligence help a prosthetic hand act more like a natural one, new research shows.

California officials and Hollywood figures are pushing back on a proposed $111 billion Warner Bros.-Paramount merger, citing antitrust concerns, job risks, and media consolidation.

In a new study, bats lap up vaccine-laced saline or chow down on vaccine-carrying mosquitoes. Will that have any impact on the flying mammal's immune system?

A federal judge denied a request to block the DOGE takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, despite the judge having serious concerns about the tactics DOGE used gain entry to the building.

As the clock ticks down on the ceasefire, Iran says it may not attend fresh talks with the U.S. That's as a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon appears to be holding.

One family in Gaza struggles to save their severely ill baby daughter amidst evacuation orders by Israel's military.

Steve Inskeep speaks with Chinese economist Keyu Jin about what came out of the Trump-Xi summit.

Scott Pelley, the longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent, was fired from CBS a day after a heated staff meeting exchange with the show's new executive producer.

The search continues for over 1,000 people who are still unaccounted for after the wildfires on Maui. Family members say they are feeling frustrated with the chaotic process.

A heat dome has sent temperatures spiraling in rural and urban areas. Local governments have issued warnings and set up ways for residents to cool off in an effort to prevent heat-related deaths.

BMI is still commonly used to assess obesity even though research has shown it's not necessarily a reliable metric. A new study proposes doctors instead use technology that can measure body fat.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe gets a preview of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game from Holly Anderson of the podcast 'The Shutdown Fullcast.'

A legal fight in New Jersey has broken out over the Trump administration's choice for top federal prosecutor in the state, paralyzing criminal proceedings statewide.

Before the House adjourns for its August recess, House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to advance more defense funding, the president's election integrity bill and a stock trading ban for lawmakers.

Iran is experiencing the longest internet blackout ever recorded with 99% of the population offline. But certain people — with "white internet" — have stayed connected this entire time.

President Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, the former chairman of the SEC, to serve as director of national intelligence. It follows a pick for acting director that caused an uproar on Capitol Hill.

The person who shot and killed right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is still at large. On Thursday, officials shared photos and video of a suspect running from the scene. NPR reports on the latest.

Natasha Sarin, president of the Budget Lab at Yale and former Biden administration official, discusses the rise of private credit and the financial risks that brings.

Authorities have released images of the person they believe could be the gunman in a mass shooting at Brown University, and they're seeking the public's help identifying the person.

People say they are more likely to choose a Democrat to represent them in Congress, and feel Democrats would be better at tackling top issues like the economy and foreign policy.

The Supreme Court starts its new term with a Colorado county's claim that an oil refinery worsened climate change. The ruling could determine whether similar cases can move forward.

Maine Democrats have chosen their candidate to run against incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson, former state lawmaker, steps in where the scandal-plagued Graham Platner stepped out.

Officials say it’s the largest floating solar array in the Southeast, and a big step toward the county’s goal to operate with 100% clean energy by 2035.

Iron-deficiency anemia is often remedied with drugstore iron pills. But if that doesn't work, doctors sometimes prescribe iron infusions — and the bill for that can vary by thousands of dollars. Why?