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20 nations are responsible for 80% of the world's carbon emissions. Ahead of the COP26 climate summit, we look at what China, India and Brazil — three of the world's biggest emitters — are doing.

Israeli forces have carried out airstrikes across Lebanon -- targeting branches of a Hezbollah-operated financial institution that Israel says is central to financing the group's terror operations.

The Supreme Court upheld federal restrictions on the kit guns in March, but gun rights groups hope the Trump administration -- or the courts -- will still roll them back.

The first sales of Venezuelan oil by the U.S. seem to have stabilized prices for now, but there are many questions about the long-term viability of U.S. control of the Venezuelan economy.

World Cup fever is hitting Canada ahead of kickoff Thursday. With soaring ticket prices and growing questions off the pitch, will passion for the game last?

In the latest segment of #AskCokie, commentator Cokie Roberts answers listener questions about the history of the federal government's handling of disaster management.

NPR's Scott Detrow spoke with the former director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis Collins, about his recent prostate cancer diagnosis.

Eager to control costs and sickness, hospitals and insurers are trying to help patients access better food, housing and transportation. But so far there is little research showing these efforts work.

The Getty Museum in Los Angeles reportedly paid more than $6 million recently at an auction in London for a 15th century illuminated manuscript. The Los Angeles Times reports Britain's culture minister has blocked the work from leaving the country — putting it under an export embargo.

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Nicole Auerbach, senior writer for The Athletic, ahead of the Men's and Women's Final Four games happening across Texas this weekend.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Jeff Hanna, frontman of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, about the band's final tour, and how they'll continue to make music six decades into their career.

Germany, always aware of its history of war, is taking in tens of thousands fleeing war and poverty. Many Germans have welcomed the newcomers, but some are struggling with the changes they bring.

Mary Higgins Clark, the prolific author known as the "Queen of Suspense" has died at the age of 92.

The eight were charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Edward Bronstein, who had been pulled over by California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence.

A single irrigation district in California, along the Mexican border, takes more water from the Colorado River than all of Arizona and Nevada. It's under pressure to use less.

In this week's StoryCorps, a single mother of five recalls what happened when she agreed to take care of three more children after her friend died of cancer.

Since their round of fame, the brothers, who dedicated themselves to rehabbing birds injured by kite strings in the Delhi sky, are gaining worldwide support — and an infusion of donations.

President-elect Donald Trump has promised a crackdown on fentanyl dealers that could include military strikes against cartels in Mexico. Many experts worry his plan will do harm than good.

President Obama called for a greater focus on Asia to prepare for the challenges of the 21st century. A decade later, Obama's vice president, now President Biden, seems intent on making it happen.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Debra Katz, an attorney representing Charlotte Bennett who is a former executive assistant of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Carl Zimmer wondered what secrets lurked in his genetic code — so he decided to have his genome sequenced. He writes about the implications of the study of genetics in She Has Her Mother's Laugh.

Unauthorized crossings through the U.S. northern border have surged due to an influx of Indian migrants. Many leave Canada in search of better economic opportunities.

The Homeless Voice, based in Hollywood, serves three main purposes: educating the public about homelessness and poverty, providing temporary employment for those without jobs, and raising additional shelter funds.

Lisa Elder teaches about manners, laundry and a good handshake at a juvenile facility in Vermont.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to ex-Democratic Rep. Joe Cunningham of South Carolina, of the centrist group No Labels, about the possibility of a third party presidential run for W.Va. Sen. Joe Manchin.