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A new congressional map drawn by the courts for Alabama will likely turn one Congressional seat blue. We get reaction from both parties.

Sending money from one bank to another just down the street can take longer than sending a package across the country. The Federal Reserve is trying to change that with a faster way to send money.

New companies are selling artificial intelligence assistance to mental health therapists. The AI tools can help with administration and recordkeeping, but some patients worry about their privacy.

Some chefs are making the switch to electric stoves, and they are finding surprising benefits beyond just improving their climate impact.

Harvard announced Black student enrollment dropped. NPR's Michel Martin talks to assistant professor Zachary Bleemer at Princeton, about the absence of affirmative action in elite school admissions.

What effect does climate change have on food scarcity in the U.S. and abroad? NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Tim Searchinger, a researcher on energy and the environment.

Researchers, farmer and bakers in Washington State are on the hunt for agricultural solutions that could help create a better loaf. They're looking at wheat blends that can help preserve soil carbon.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican strategist ron bonjean and Democratic strategist Maria Cardona about their reactions to the Trump-Harris debate.

Should patients who choose euthanasia be able to die by having their vital organs removed for donation? The ethical concerns are substantial.

The farm-to-table movement has been around for decades. An Ohio entrepreneur wants to replicate its success with clothing by building a regional textile economy.

Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan appeared in federal court for sentencing. She was convicted of obstructing ICE agents as they tried to arrest an undocumented immigrant.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Nirav Shah, a former Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Maine, about what's next following Graham Platner's expected departure from the state's U.S. Senate race.

Family and immigration advocate organizations are calling for a full and independent investigation into a shooting in which ICE agents shot and killed a Houston man during a traffic stop.

About 20 U.S. airports rely on private security companies rather than the Transportation Security Administration to ensure that passengers and cargo comply with federal aviation safety standards.

Foreign dignitaries are gathering in Iran for a week of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes.

Rashida Jones and Will McCormack met decades ago, when McCormack's sister set them up on a date. It didn't work out as a romantic pairing, but it was the start of a long-running creative partnership.

Several California races remain uncalled as millions of ballots still need to be counted. All regular occurrences -- and all fodder for President Trump's claims it's a sign of election fraud.

Nearly 40 years ago, a book containing eight letters John Keats wrote to his fiancee Fanny Brawne disappeared. They resurfaced last year and, this week, returned to their rightful owner.

Ahead of this evening's World Cup match between the U.S. and Belgium, the drama about the eligibility of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun continues to swirl following his red card in the previous match.

The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as "categorically untrue."

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.

The Public Works campus suffered extensive damage during the 2024 hurricane season.

For some electric vehicle batteries, it costs more to recycle them than they're worth. That creates all kinds of problems, which a new Colorado law aims to solve.

Under Trump, the Office of Management and Budget has proposed a rule change that would shift authority for grant making to political appointees. Experts say it could negatively affect U.S. science.

The guidance over leftover breast milk says toss it after 2 hours. But a recent preprint study shared on social media has some people questioning that advice.