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Despite being welcomed by European neighbors, for most Ukrainians, it's not enough to build a new life. Many are caught in a cycle of repeated uprooting, displacement and return.

Cost, transportation and mobility can prevent someone from taking action during weather events. While officials and community groups are working to close those gaps, human psychology is also part of the problem.

Virginia's board of education is set to vote on new history standards today. Governor Glenn Younkin and his staff have pushed changes that critics say minimize discussions of racism.

There's a race for dominance in electric vehicles and the batteries that power them. China leads right now, but other countries — including the U.S. — are trying hard to catch up.

Young people are most affected by the doom and gloom of climate change as they look toward the future. A climate change-certified therapist in Gainesville gives a voice to young people about how they feel about the changing climate.

Keri Russell plays a new ambassador to the UK in The Diplomat, a Netflix series that finds suspense and excitement in problem-solving and good work — and a very complex marriage.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Romantic Comedy, Grace Needs Space, and more.

Poet Tess Taylor reviews Sophie Cabot Black's book of poems, The Exchange.

A growing number of people are saying "bottoms up" to alcohol-free cocktails

Indonesian developer Toge Productions released a charming sequel to a game about running a café in fantasy Seattle. It's enjoyable, but not nearly as consistent as the first title.

The U.S. desperately needs more Black and Hispanic doctors, research shows. But financial pressures and discrimination can keep young people from even applying to med school.

One rare form, acute myeloid leukemia, strikes those groups at a greater rate and younger age than the rest of the population. UM researchers are looking for volunteers to help understand and treat the disease.

As access to the abortion pill mifepristone hangs in legal limbo, former FDA Commissioner Jane Henney reflects on the agency's decision to approve the drug in 2000.

Gag orders ride a fine line between balancing the right to free speech and to a fair trial. They restrict what trial participants can and cannot say outside of court.

A 2007 law could help the country meet its climate change goals by barring fossil fuels from new and remodeled federal buildings. But the law has been on hold and gas utilities want to repeal it.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Harvard Medical School's Ameet Sarpatwari about the legal battle over mifepristone and how it might affect the drug market in the U.S. and beyond.

What was once Northern California's largest homeless camp is down to its last residents. The city of Oakland is offering temporary housing, but those being moved worry about losing what they have.

Maryann Gray founded an organization and support group for people who had unintentionally killed or seriously injured others. She died recently at the age of 68.

The mifepristone ruling in Texas has been met with concern from the pharmaceutical industry, who say the decision, if upheld, could having a chilling effect on the development of new drugs.

Now that the Democratic presidential ticket has been announced, Host Liane Hansen speaks with veteran Republican consultant Ed Rollins about Barack Obama's choice for vice president and what type of strategy he thinks the Republicans will use.

GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin announces that her 17-year-old unwed daughter is five months pregnant. Political editor Ken Rudin discusses how the announcement will affect John McCain's campaign.

The Indian film industry, also known as Bollywood, plans to remake the 1992 U.S. movie My Cousin Vinny. Usually Indian filmmakers take the plots from Hollywood movies without getting legal permission, but this time producers are asking for the American studio's approval, which could be a first for Bollywood.

Over the weekend, the American Psychological Association debated a resolution that would restrict the role of psychologists in military interrogations at Guantanamo. Two psychologists weigh in.

In the art-house movie biz, the sky really is falling, observers say. Studios are folding. The survivors are releasing fewer movies. Even film-festival favorites are finding it hard to find distribution deals.

Mega-church pastor Rick Warren hosted presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama at his Saddleback Church in Orange County, Calif., Saturday. They took the stage one at a time to answer questions about values from Warren and his congregation.