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.
Remembering R&B singer Cavin Yarbrough
One of the leading voices of early 1980s R&B, Cavin Yarbrough, of the singing duo Yarbrough and Peoples, passed away at the age of 71.
Why no is one panicking about oil, despite a war in the Middle East
Global crude oil prices have eased. Markets are betting that protracted conflict is unlikely. meanwhile, domestic production has helped insulate the U.S. from global price shocks.
Senator shares early intelligence on state of Iranian nuclear program
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Virginia Sen. Mark Warner is the leading Democrat on the Senate intelligence committee, about the assessment of Iran's nuclear program following the U.S. attack.
Trump said he wants to send 30,000 immigrants to Gitmo. It's ready for a few hundred
What's the current status of the Trump administration's vow to send 30K migrants to Gitmo?
Oklahoma City holds parade for NBA champs OKC Thunder
For Oklahoma City, winning the NBA championship was a really big deal. It was the first time the Thunder won it all and the city celebrated Tuesday with a parade.
Even bridal gowns fall victim to tariffs
Tariffs have entered the bridal fitting room as couples are discovering that almost all the dresses are made abroad. Many are designed in the U.S. and made in China.
Trump billed himself as a peacemaker, but 3 separate conflicts tell a different story
Over the past five months, President Trump has become directly involved in three separate conflicts, but so far, his record is mixed at best.
NPR's 'Embedded': Why doctors think women can have safe abortions without their help
Doctors have become increasingly supportive of self-managed abortion with pills, an abortion method that's become more common since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Proposal to sell millions of acres of public lands may be cut from Trump's mega-bill
A controversial provision that would have allowed for the sale of national forest and other public lands is likely to be removed from a mega budget bill now before the U.S. Senate.
A new archeological discovery finds painted Roman frescoes in the heart of London
A remarkable archaeological find in the heart of London has revealed one of the most extensive collections of Roman frescoes ever found in the city.
A shaky ceasefire emerges between Israel and Iran
Over the last two weeks, there has been some support for Israel's attacks on Iran from Gulf Arab states. There are also fears that Israel wants to fashion a new Middle East in its own image.
