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.
The future of federal support for farmers
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ann Veneman, President George W. Bush's agriculture secretary, about the relationship between farmers and the federal government.
A look back at Voice of America, as the Trump administration shutters the broadcaster
The Trump administration is gutting an agency that funds Voice of America. For decades, the broadcaster reached audiences in countries that often offered no other free media -- including China.
Remembering Felice Picano, author and publisher who championed LGBT literature
Writer and trailblazer Felice Picano has died at 81. He wrote fiction, nonfiction, poetry, plays, and screenplays and founded one of the U.S.'s first publishers focused LGBT writers.
Two astronauts are finally returning from an unexpectedly long stay at the ISS
After months in space, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally scheduled to return home in a SpaceX capsule on Tuesday evening.
Democrats aren't unified in their response to President Trump's executive actions
Democrats have grown increasingly frustrated with party leadership, which is struggling to find its footing in opposing President Trump's quick and broad actions.
'The White Lotus' actor Natasha Rothwell talks about her parents' influence on her
Actor Natasha Rothwell of The White Lotus reflects on experiences that have shaped her life, including the influence her parents had on her.
Here's what happened in the phone call between Trump and Putin
President Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke Tuesday about a potential ceasefire in Ukraine as analysts voiced skepticism about Putin's motivations.
Researchers fear grants for studies on health disparities may be cut in anti-DEI push
The Trump administration's broad definition of DEI could also impact health outcomes for rural White Americans
German parliament votes for massive increase in defense funding despite debt fears
In Germany, lawmakers have approved changes to the constitution to allow for unprecedented spending on defense. The historic vote brings an end to decades of austerity.
Trump administration's USAID cuts have implications for humanitarian workers worldwide
The Trump administration's massive aid cuts have implications for humanitarian workers around the globe. USAID was a bedrock for non-profits and UN agencies, who are now trying to figure out a way to work without US leadership.