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MDMA — the chemical found in the drug ecstasy — has appeared effective for treating PTSD in clinical trials. But there are concerns about the quality of the research.

Biden to deliver address at DNC's opening. During Democrat's convention, ex-President Trump aims to get his own attention. Ukraine's president states the point of the military incursion into Russia.

State lawmakers are advancing a plan to allow gun owners to check their weapons at the courthouse door. The bill is moving forward even as top...

The versatile and impassioned singer was ready to throw in the towel until she heard a message in a Nina Simone song that told her, "You're going be fine. I understand how you feel. Keep going."

Vice President Harris is in now charge of a push to get better internet across the U.S. Getting this right could have big stakes for her political future.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with ranking member of the House intelligence committee Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., about president-elect Donald Trump's national security appointments.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Minnesota lawmakers Lisa Demuth and Erin Murphy about prospects for gun violence legislation in a special session.

David Simon talks about how being a TV writer has changed over the years — and so have writer's wages.

Wrexham AFC, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has been promoted for the third time in 3 years. Commentator Roger Bennett explains how the team did it — and why he wouldn't bet against them.

Sales in commercial real estate in the U.S. have soared over the past year. Asian nations, particularly China, are scooping up trophy properties and investing in some large, long-term development projects at a record pace.

Residents and visitors of Pinellas County's barrier islands were asked to evacuate early Friday morning ahead of hurricane Irma. Monday afternoon, they…

Spending time outside in scorching weather can put you at risk of heat stroke or exhaustion. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.

DeSantis cites Diaz's efforts to help pass several education reforms since he became governor in 2019.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with fashion designer and entrepreneur Eileen Fisher about her career ahead of her stepping down as CEO of her company.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with reporter Meribah Knight about her investigation into Rutherford County, Tenn., where children were arrested and detained at a higher rate than elsewhere in the state.

Abdelhamid Abaaoud and Salim Benghalem are emerging from the Friday the 13th attacks in Paris as the country's most famous terrorists. NPR has a look at their lives and how they were radicalized.

The president concluded that Sally Yates had "betrayed the Department of Justice" by refusing to defend his executive order imposing a temporary ban on certain refugees and visa holders.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Matthew Wilson, Associate Professor of political science at Southern Methodist University about the divide in United Methodist Church over sexuality and gender identity.

NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Maria Munoz Morillo, the Spain bureau chief for Euronews, about what may have prompted thousands of migrants to cross into Spanish territory from Morocco since late July.

The Icelandic singer Björk has a new CD out called Volta. Reviewer Will Hermes describes it as highly energetic and creative. He speaks to Björk about her work, which includes African harp music and collaborations with pop producer Timbaland.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Shima Oliaee about her new podcast, Pink Card, which chronicles Iranian women's fight against a ban on their attendance at soccer games.

The disorder is characterized by involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. Andrew Morstein developed it as a child but became more engaged with the arts as a teen as a way of coping.

In the early 1950s, the mother of Irene Montoya and Linda Garcia was hospitalized for TB. For years the girls lived in neglectful foster homes. Finally, they landed in the home of an older couple.

Youth Radio's Nila Venkat examines what could be a key voting bloc in this year's presidential election: young Latinos. Venkat and Amber Ly explain why some young voters identify more with issues.

Former President Jimmy Carter had a relationship with the Allman Brothers Band, and that relationship played a role in helping get him elected.