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 FDA has canceled an important upcoming meeting about vaccines
The FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee was scheduled for next month. But the agency notified committee members that the meeting had been canceled.
UN probe reveals the deaths of children in Bangladesh's response to protests last year
A UN investigation into year's deadly student-led protests in Bangladesh found that up to 13% of the victims were children, with most deaths likely caused by security forces.
Egyptians respond to Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza
President Donald Trump's ideas for Gaza have sparked concerns in the Middle East. He says Palestinians should all leave and move to Egypt and Jordan.
Musicians release protest album over proposed changes to U.K. copyright laws around AI
More than 1000 artists including Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and Billy Ocean have created an album of songs recorded in silent music studios to protest proposed changes to UK AI copyright laws.
Palestinian man imprisoned for suicide bombing freed after hostages released from Gaza
A Palestinian man serving 18 life sentences for a pair of bus bombings in 2004 speaks to NPR days after his release.
Farmers will be hit hard by the dismantling of USAID
A pause on the release of $2 billion in foreign aid could affect the government's longest-running permanent program for international food assistance -- Food for Peace.
Former DOGE staffer explains her decision to quit
Staffers of the Department of Government Efficiency resigned in protest saying they won't use their skills to dismantle government services. One woman shares the reasons why she took this step.
Greek government under harsh scrutiny two years after deadly train crash
Mass protests are expected to bring parts of Greece to a standstill on Friday — the two-year anniversary of the country's deadliest railway disaster.
The career of Gene Hackman, known as one of Hollywood's hardest working actors
Actor Gene Hackman, who played gritty lawmen in everything from The French Connection to Unforgiven, but also displayed comedic chops in Young Frankenstein and The Royal Tenenbaums, has died.
Veterans groups raise the alarm about DOGE cuts at the VA
Veterans groups are raising alarm about what they call indiscriminate cuts across the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Study predicts Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon could be first woman to run 4 minute mile
A new study estimates that the Kenyan world record holder can break 4 minutes in the mile with perfect pacing and drafting.
