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Georgia's Black religious leaders are dialing up the pressure on big Georgia-based corporations to do more when it comes to pushing back against the state's new restrictive voter law.

Schools have long required vaccinations for several diseases. Now, some colleges and cruise ships are making immunization against COVID-19 mandatory, igniting concerns of equity and civil liberties.

The developer of the Keystone XL oil pipeline has abandoned the project after President Biden revoked a permit. It was a major flashpoint in the debate over fossil fuels' role in climate change.

The ripple effects of decisions made throughout the pandemic could mean disruptions for thousands of passengers throughout the busy summer travel season.

The massive Dixie Fire ignited close to where the deadly Camp Fire started, and some residents of nearby Paradise are reliving the trauma all over again.

Workers at HelloFresh in Colorado will vote on unionizing on Oct. 28. They could form the first union in the growing meal kit industry. Workers claim mistreatment during the pandemic.

Restaurant, retail and airline employees continue to face unruly customers over COVID-19 precautions. A customer service expert explains how to defuse situations before they get out of hand.

Kenosha, Wisc., is again reckoning with its racial divide as Kyle Rittenhouse goes on trial for killing two people and injuring a third during unrest over a police shooting in 2020.

The waters of Nova Scotia, Canada, hold one of the world's most lucrative lobster fisheries. A conflict over how to balance native treaty rights with commercial fishing rules is coming to a head.

African American communities say they appreciate a growing trend of Black Santa Claus representations at Christmas

Colorado's governor has declared a state of emergency as winds are driving several large grass fires. Two towns in Boulder County have been evacuated with more than 20,000 people fleeing the fires.

In Albuquerque, this season is the last for a giant Christmas tree made up of smaller trees in Plaza Don Luis. The structure is being retired from its spot of three decades.

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., recently suggested Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., was a suicide bomber. The Islamophobic comments are the latest in a string of racist rhetoric in the House.

Grisel Robles, her husband and daughter relocated to Florida after Hurricane Maria. After 3 months of uncertainty, they moved into their own apartment in Fort Lauderdale to get ready for Christmas.

Russia continues to amass more than 100,000 soldiers along its border with Ukraine, and the country has announced plans for naval exercises along Ukraine's southern coast.

President Obama announced over the weekend that he will seek authorization from Congress for strikes against Syria over its reported use of chemical weapons. For an update on the situation in Syria, Steve Inskeep talks to Sam Dagher, the Middle East correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, in Damascus.

Spanish entrepreneur Javier Goyeneche is looking to transform the world of sustainable fashion, with clothes that are made out of 80 or 90 percent recycled materials — from tires to old fishing nets.

Three Supreme Court justices issued statements Wednesday addressing an NPR story about relations among the justices.

As people use at-home rapid tests more and more, they're noticing some idiosyncrasies with the results. Here's the latest research examining the accuracy of these tests.

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Constanze Stelzenmüller of the Brookings Institution about Germany's refusal to provide Ukraine with weapons for its self-defense.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Susan Bevan, co-chairwoman of the Republican Majority for Choice, about her decision to close the organization.

With Roe vs. Wade unlikely to stand, New York lawmakers aim to protect the rights of both providers and patients — including patients who come to New York for services their home states have banned.

Russia celebrates Victory Day to mark the end of World War II. The day is being marked completely different in Ukraine. A lot of people are sheltering indoors after Russia invaded its neighbor.

Companies might have thought a silver lining from the pandemic was that remote work was slashing emissions. They're thinking again.

Illinois is one of a handful of states that protects access to abortion and expects people in restrictive states to cross its border. Reactions are strong among those who support and oppose access.