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Scientists are exploring how human brains learn to read — and discovering new ways that brains with dyslexia can learn to cope.

Instead of drifting gently onto Mars' surface, the Schiaparelli Mars lander hit the planet hard — and possibly exploded, the European Space Agency says.

The House voted along party lines to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

The U.S. Supreme Court says it will hear a case about the abortion pill mifepristone next year and review a lower court decision that would make it harder to get that medicine.

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is the world's busiest airport, serving more than 90 million travelers last year. But it faces one problem shared by airports across the country: finding capable people to manage its air traffic. A new program could help solve the problem.

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is the world's busiest airport, serving more than 90 million travelers last year. But it faces one problem shared by airports across the country: finding capable people to manage its air traffic. A new program could help solve the problem.

A federal appeals court in Atlanta will hear arguments Thursday in a case that could determine whether the public can vote on construction of the controversial police training center.

What are the physical, emotional, and financial realities of egg freezing. And how accessible is the process really?

The former mayor of New York helped Donald Trump try to overturn his 2020 election loss, and in the process spread lies about election workers in battleground states.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to New York Times' investigative reporter Jodi Kantor about her investigation with Adam Liptak into the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade.

Bill Hancock says he empathizes with FSU fans, but said "fans somewhere would be disappointed" over the selection process.

Roots cofounder Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson shares his Christmas playlist, which includes songs by DRAM, James Brown, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Originally broadcast Dec. 21, 2022.

Scientists say reindeer seem to sleep while they chew, allowing them to forage all day in the summertime and still get enough sleep.

The Middle East war has spurred an increase in antisemitic incidents and attacks on Jewish Americans. With Florida's new "permitless carry" law in place, more Jews are purchasing guns in response.

Rising interest rates, inflation, and global supply chain issues brought delays in 2023 for the offshore wind industry, but also some projects began generating energy.

In Omaha, Neb., worshippers from a mosque, a synagogue and church support each other as the Israel-Hamas war continues.

After the Supreme Court barred race-conscious college admissions, there's a growing push in Congress to end preference for applicants tied to alumni and donors.

Russell talks and sings about the physical and sexual abuse she endured from her racist adoptive father — and about how she learned she was worthy of being loved. Originally broadcast Sept. 27, 2023.

Tampa could become the first U.S. city to get a water treatment system with technology that can help filter out forever chemicals known as PFAS.

In Texas, a controversial border crackdown known as "Operation Lone Star" has wrongfully targeted some U.S. citizens. One family in El Paso is seeking accountability and justice.

Meet five student scientists who were recognized for their studies on the Gulf of Mexico.

The August wildfires on the Hawaiian island erased troves of irreplaceable items — photographs, urns and mementos. One local jewelry store has been trying to help recover what the fires destroyed.

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with the author Katherine May about facing life's uncertainties by tapping into a childlike sense of enchantment.

NPR's Adrian Ma talks to Paul Salem, president and CEO of the Middle East Institute, about where Hamas stands right now during the war and whether its full destruction is possible.