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Allyn Kilsheimer, one of the structural engineers working at the Champlain Towers South, says there are "thousands" of issues they're looking at. Recovery and police efforts have slowed things so far.

A bitter fight is ongoing between powerful backers of a giant terminal on the Mississippi River and residents of the historic Black town of Wallace, La., who say this is environmental racism.

The Oakland Zoo inoculated tigers, bears and ferrets against the coronavirus with an experimental vaccine from veterinary pharmaceutical company Zoetis. It is donating 11,000 doses to dozens of zoos.

A new fiction podcast from Audible stars SNL's Bowen Yang as a fortune teller who's trying to steal samples from a sperm bank. Hot White Heist is a playfully zany production with an all-star cast.

The RNC said one of its contractors was targeted but that no data was accessed. The attempt may be the second Russian attack on U.S. entities in recent days.

The 21-year-old was left off the U.S. Track & Field Olympic roster, despite her astonishing performance at last month's trials, due to a 30-day suspension following a positive drug test for THC.

Afghan military officials say the U.S. left in secret and turned the electricity off on the way out. The Pentagon pushed back. It's yet another mishap in the rocky U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Milwaukee's last title was 50 years ago; Phoenix has never won. But for now, all eyes are on Giannis Antetokounmpo's left knee.

The governor explained steps the state has taken to prepare for Tropical Storm Elsa and gave warnings about generator safety and night driving.

The CDC released new estimates showing the highly contagious delta variant now accounts for more than 51% of cases in the U.S. In some parts of the country, the strain is responsible for 80% of cases.

Maryland is among just a handful of states where at least half of the Latino population is vaccinated. Here are the people making a difference.

Walt Disney's close friend Ub Iwerks brought Mickey Mouse to life. Fifty years after his death, Iwerks' legacy is coming into focus.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams edged out ex-Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia by a single percentage point. An ex-police captain, Adams would be the city's second Black mayor if elected.

Alan Hostetter, once a police chief and yoga instructor, became known for protesting pandemic lockdowns in California. He's now facing conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the U.S. Capitol riot.

Oil companies pledge to invest billions in renewable energy and nascent carbon capture technology. That sounds like a lot of money, but it's practically pocket change for the biggest of companies.

The beloved entertainer is often credited with having sparked a sexual revolution in Italy with her spangled midriff-baring costumes and frank lyrics about initiating sex — and falling for gay men.

The court appointed lawyer has represented the pop star since the beginning of her conservatorship. At Spears' explosive hearing last month, she expressed wishes to hire her own lawyer.

Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson won't be competing at the Tokyo Olympics. USA Track & Field kept her off the roster following her positive test for marijuana after her Olympic Trials 100m win.

The city's initial two-week lockdown has been extended, officials say, because only 9% of Australia's population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Gov. Cuomo has issued an executive order declaring a disaster emergency on gun violence. The state has seen a significant rise in shootings in the pandemic.

In the village of Jisr al-Zarqa, residents wish for opportunities available in nearby Jewish towns. They wonder if the new government, which includes an Arab party for the first time, will help.

The confirmed death toll from a collapsed condo stands at 36. The delta variant of the coronavirus is the dominant strain in the U.S. There's a winner in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York.

The International Swimming Federation said it would reconsider its decision barring the cap from being used in competition, following criticism that the ruling discriminated against Black swimmers.

As the Chinese Communist Party turns 100 this month, NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with historian Andy B. Liu about the mark it's made on the country.

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with freelance reporter Aaron Nelsen about the recent law enforcement surge at the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas.