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Cosmonauts Abram and Myshka have traveled the universe and gained superpowers — but in Eternity, they face a new challenge: Parenthood. (And an epic conflict over the destiny of their super-kid.)

In 1977, Peter "Stoney" Emshwiller filmed himself asking questions meant for his future self; 38 years later, he sat down to answer them. The resulting film looks like one seamless interview.

The sad spectacle of Gaza's bombed-out airport doesn't deter Palestinians from hoping to someday have another airport of their own.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Yu Jie, who studies China's relationships with Middle East and Gulf states, about Chinese president Xi's trip to Saudi Arabia and China's influence in the region.

The Endangered Species Act has helped save hundreds of species from extinction. But climate change presents a new threat to endangered species and wildlife officials working to protect them.

House Republicans have a plan that would force schools to reimburse the government for a share of the federal loans their students don't repay.

Inflation falls to its lowest level in more than three years. A new round of talks to end the war in Gaza is set to begin in Doha. There’s some violence on the streets in the Bangladeshi capital.

They come from countries where the idea of a girl on a bicycle is often taboo. Now a group called Bikeygees is teaching them to master the pedals. For the new riders, it's a lifelong dream come true.

Home health aides work for low wages, but they're critical for elderly and disabled people. A proposal to inject billions of dollars in federal funding may be an opportunity for sweeping change.

The former diplomat who coordinated U.S. sanctions against Russia weighs in on the current low point in U.S.-Russia relations after the Kremlin orders more than 700 U.S. diplomats to leave the country and seizes diplomatic properties.

A Kansas statute that bans kids younger than 16 from having sex -- even if they are consensual partners of the same age -- is being challenged in court. The statute is of particular concern to reproductive rights groups because it requires healthcare providers to report all sexual activity of minors to authorities. Madeleine Brand talks with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick about the case.

Conservative lawmakers in Kansas want to provide millions of dollars to crisis pregnancy centers. It's an effort to rein in abortions after voters protected abortion rights.

A bill in California awaiting the signature of Gov. Gavin Newsom would ban caste discrimination in the state. But the legislation has revealed deep divisions in the South Asian community.

Voters in Northampton County, Pa., say they remember having more money when Donald Trump was in office. But when it comes time to cast their ballots this year, other issues are at play too.

Some 45,000 students in Oregon's largest school district have been out of school for over a week as teachers continue their strike. How are parents coping?

The Justice Department inspector general report on the Clinton email investigation is being used as political fodder by President Trump, who has continued to attack the credibility of the FBI and DOJ.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Deadspin columnist Drew Magary about Andrew Luck, star quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts, announcing he is ending his NFL career at age 29.

Texas's oil industry was already having a tough time since the coronavirus crisis reduced demand. With the Saudi price war, some companies may find it hard to endure if prices stay low.

Two of the updated COVID-19 vaccines have arrived at pharmacies all over the country. On Friday, the FDA authorized the Novavax shot, which is also expected to be available in the coming days.

During his visit to Malaysia, President Trump highlighted a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia while signaling trade goals and upcoming talks with China and Japan.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Steven Heydemann, Middle East Studies director at Smith College, about how Syria might avoid replicating Arab countries that are worse off after overthrowing dictators.

U.S. marines have arrived in the Middle East. NPR's Emily Feng has been monitoring the latest developments from the border of Iran and Turkey.

Recent cuts to the U.S. Forest Service could affect the maintenance of popular hiking trails during peak season. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Jeff Kish of the Pacific Northwest Trail Association.

North Korea claimed to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year, demonstrating the nation's determination to build a space-based surveillance system.

Woodson's new novel in verse Before the Ever After follows a 12-year-old boy whose football star father is beginning to show the damaging effects of too many blows to the head.