100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.
Trump says anti-bribery laws are crippling U.S. businesses, so he's changing the rules
President Trump has said anti-corruption law is crippling American businesses. Since taking office, his administration has reduced the number of investigators, killed some cases and changed the rules.
Amid extreme heat, some power grids may struggle to keep up with rising energy demand
As extreme heat grips much of the country, some power grids may struggle to keep up with rising energy demand. But that is not the only challenge grid operators face in this heatwave.
Combative Pentagon news conference offers some new details on Iran nuclear strike
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, saying the attacks were the most complex and secretive military operation in history.
In 'F1,' Brad Pitt is in the driver's seat
Brad Pitt stars in F1, a film about a Formula One racing team from the director of Top Gun: Maverick.
As California's gray wolf population grows, so do conflicts with ranchers
California has seen its Gray Wolf population grow quickly over the last decade. Now, ranchers say the wolves are killing and stressing their livestock. They advocate for more options to ward them off.
A kind, no-nonsense nurse helped a couple prepare for death
Eric Johnson's husband Dennis Hopkins was given a 50% chance of surviving lung cancer. During one hospital stay they met their unsung hero, a nurse named Sherry.
What's next for the big beautiful bill?
Senators hit a snag in their plan to scale back Medicaid costs as part of a massive tax and spending bill, now they're hoping to regroup and move forward.
Mariska Hargitay feels '1000 pound weight' lifted after making documentary
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with actress Mariska Hargitay about My Mom Jayne, her documentary about her mom, Jayne Mansfield, and how her understanding of her mom's life changed through making it.
Understanding the impact of extreme heat on transportation infrastructure
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Mikhail Chester, professor of engineering at Arizona State University, about how extreme heat affects transportation infrastructure.
