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An Orca whale known as Lolita — the last southern resident killer whale surviving in captivity — died recently. She was captured in 1970 in Penn Cove off Whidbey Island.

A panel of experts has concluded that a common ingredient in over-the-counter decongestants does not work. This could lead to the product being pulled from store shelves.

The Woolsey wildfire devastated most of Paramount Ranch's Hollywood heritage in 2018. Human-driven climate change is demanding difficult decisions about what to preserve in the rebuilding process.

The state of Georgia has indicted 61 protesters on racketeering charges stemming from ongoing protests of a new public safety training facility near Atlanta, alleging "anarchist actions."

Ukraine's military offensive is making only limited progress. This is contributing to a debate on whether the U.S. needs to send even more powerful arms, or try to lay the groundwork for peace talks.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Aaron David Miller about the Oslo Peace agreement and what has happened since that historic handshake and signing ceremony.

Huda Akram is a doctor based in Benghazi, Libya, whose family hails from Derna. She spoke to NPR on Wednesday, describing the harrowing scenes and what is happening now.

Rolling Stone magazine co-founder Jann Wenner is facing criticism for saying that Black and female musicians were not "articulate" enough to be included in his new book.

The Biden administration is proposing sweeping reforms to where new drilling can occur on federal land. Oil companies say they're draconian and will do little to address climate change.

The Oak Fire last year threatened the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation's way of life. Now the tribe is restoring ancient heritage sites and cultural practices in collaboration with local agencies.

Nearly 9,000 asylum-seekers have crossed recently from Mexico into the small West Texas border city of Eagle Pass, straining local, state and federal resources.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Penny Pritzker, who has been tapped by President Biden to serve as his special representative for Ukraine's economic recovery.

Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit because they want the federal government to list a rare orchid, found mainly in Florida, as an endangered species.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Jamila Woods about her third album: Water Made Us.The Chicago native says the project is a study of her relationships and finding new ways to love.

After viral videos made her famous, comedian and writer Sarah Cooper says she's embracing being foolish — which is also the title of her memoir. She talks to NPR's Leila Fadel about her book Foolish.

Missouri Republican Mark Alford speaks about his disappointment with McCarthy removal vote.

Crossings of the dangerous Darién Gap have reached another record, as migrants seek protection or a better future in the United States but lack safer routes to get there.

New artificial intelligence tools are being rapidly developed across the sciences. They may not be able to solve every problem, but in some cases, they're shortening the time to new breakthroughs.

Two brain circuits help regulate salt intake: One adjusts salt cravings, the other determines whether we find salty food delicious or disgusting. (Story aired on ATC on Nov. 20, 2023.)

NPR's Michele Martin talks to AP reporter Jennifer Sinco Kelleher about west Maui reopening in an effort to help the island recover economically. Some locals have mixed feelings about the decision.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faces a legal challenge to a congressional map he pushed through the legislature. Voting rights groups say the map targets Black voters and violates the Constitution.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Andy Kim about his campaign to run for the state's U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez, who was indicted on federal corruption charges.

Some "climate jobs" are obvious. Others, not so much. So we talked to three people whose jobs address climate change in unexpected ways.

Public defenders say they're being assigned too many cases to do their jobs effectively. The question of whether judges can force them to take on more cases is before the state's Supreme Court.

American cellist Katie Tertell is raising awareness of Catalan composer Gaspar Cassadó, long overshadowed by his onetime teacher Pablo Casals, while premiering and recording works.