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The ICRC president talks about her recent trip to Iran, and warns about the impact of the Iran war on civilians.

In Louisiana, some people like to fish by sticking their arm into murky water, feeling around for a catfish, and grabbing them by the mouth. A new law legalizing it goes into effect Aug. 1.

Trash, noise, parking, weeds — conflicts with neighbors are common. NPR's Life Kit has tips from a mediator on how to settle a dispute with your neighbor.

President Trump is sounding more supportive of Ukraine. But he still isn't pledging military aid for the country. As a result, Ukraine is producing as many of its own weapons as it can.

Scottish soccer fans have taken over Boston to watch the World Cup. The Tartan Army, as they are called, brought their Scottish traditions with them: Kilts, bagpipes and lots of drinking.

Trump says Russian interference in the 2016 election is a hoax. To Reality Winner, it's very real. The former NSA contractor went to prison after leaking a classified document on Russian meddling.

Barb Barnes faced a very difficult moment in 2005, after she underwent major open heart surgery. A nurse helped her through it.

Linguist John McWhorter speaks with Steve Inskeep about Donald Trump's "weaving" style of speech.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with University of Baltimore Law Professor and author Kim Wehle about Donald Trump's conviction and what comes next.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with legal theorist Kimberlé Crenshaw about her new memoir "Backtalker."

A lot of President-elect Donald Trump's policy depends on whether the Republicans win a majority in the House, which has several races still outstanding.

Some federal immigration agents have been using masks to cover their faces when arresting migrants. But an NPR investigation found agents are also disguising their vehicles.

While many newspapers are outsourcing their printing, or going online-only, a small daily in Saranac Lake, New York, is still running its own presses and has no plans to change the tradition.

The Fed held interest rates steady as it continues to combat inflation. President Trump wants to see lower rates, but some of his policies could fuel more price hikes.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier made a last-ditch attempt to rally support for his government. Far left and far right members of parliament are preparing to bring it down in a no confidence vote.

Federal agents have been filmed wearing masks while making arrests in public. When is it legal for police and the public to conceal their faces in an age of digital facial recognition and doxxing?

U.S. tariff pressure is pushing Europe and Brazil closer—opening new global doors for everything from aircraft parts to Brazil's cachaça, the base of the caipirinha.

Grocery prices are stabilizing, but many Americans still feel a financial sting at the grocery checkout aisle.

The downpours and flooding blocked roads, floated vehicles and delayed the Florida Panthers on their way to Stanley Cup games in Canada against the Edmonton Oilers.

The U.S. swim team entered Paris confident after a strong showing in national trials. But the American team's stars struggled again on Friday night as swimmers from Australia and France dominated.

The full House okayed the proposal to lower the gun purchasing age from 21 to 18. Now, the bill heads to the Senate for review.

By the time Bill Clegg reached his mid-30s, he had checked all the boxes that would allow him to be defined as a success. But there was something else: Bill Clegg was a crack addict. His new book, Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man, tells the story of an addiction that almost cost him everything.

The author of The Time Traveler's Wife says she has always been attracted to themes of death and dying. Audrey Niffenegger's new novel, Her Fearful Symmetry, features identical twin sisters living in a haunted London flat.

Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist who started seeing a therapist herself after the man she thought she would marry unexpectedly broke up with her. Her new book is Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.

While the Gulf Coast deals with rough, dangerous seas, the Atlantic Coast's King Tides produce coastal flooding that is exacerbated by strong winds.