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100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
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.
High-stakes showdown is brewing between a federal judge and Trump officials at USAID
by Frank Langfitt
Aid groups are asking a federal judge to find USAID and State Department officials in contempt for not restoring funding to global programs. USAID says it has a legal right to cancel contracts.
As Trump works more closely with Russia, Ukraine is left in a bind
by Greg Myre
President Trump is diverging from decades of U.S. foreign policy when it comes to Russia.
How a uniquely human genetic tweak changed the voices of mice
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
A new study shows that giving mice the human version of a gene changes their squeak, suggesting some of the genetic underpinnings of language.
Play ball! Spring training brings hope and questions for the new baseball season
by Becky Sullivan
Baseball is back. Spring training is underway and the regular season is coming - as are questions about the money behind the sport.
This year's CPAC is a victory lap for Trump's first month in office
by Stephen Fowler
The annual Conservative Political Action Conference is underway outside of Washington, D.C. A major theme has been the array of actions President Trump has taken during his first month in office.
House Republicans split over Medicaid changes to pay for Trump tax cuts
by Deirdre Walsh
The House GOP budget resolution relies on significant cuts to Medicaid. Some Republican lawmakers are warning about the effect this could have on their constituents.
High school students describe the 'small true things' that matter in their lives
Audio producer Samantha Broun interviews high school students about the small true things in their lives: the breakups, the bullies and the budding hopes and dreams.
The week in Trump news
by Domenico Montanaro
Here are the highlights from a week that marks one month of President Trump's term: Mass firings in the federal government, resignations in protest and controversial foreign policy moves.
Americans are reading fewer books for less time. People want to know why
According to a Gallup survey from 2022, Americans are reading fewer books per year than ever before. And the time that people spend reading has dropped over the years, too.
Lab mice will try to revive their knocked-out friends, study reveals
by Jonathan Lambert
A new study finds that lab mice perform a suite of likely innate behaviors towards unconscious mice that help them revive faster.
New York Gov. Hochul won't remove NYC Mayor Adams amid calls for him to step down
by Brian Mann
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will not remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. He faces five federal charges of corruption and bribery -- charges which the DOJ says should be suspended.
Canada has always had great hockey players — but is it losing its edge?
by John Ketchum
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Athletic writer Dan Robson about Thursday's hockey faceoff between the U.S. and Canada — and whether the latter is losing its edge with its goalie crisis.