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.
Consequences for colleges whose students carry mountains of debt? Republicans say yes
House Republicans are considering a plan that would force colleges and universities to reimburse the government for a share of the federal loans their students don't repay.
Iran launches missiles after Israel's attack
Israel launched a massive attack on Iran, striking nuclear sites and killing top military commanders. In response, Iran has launched at least 100 missiles at Israel.
Where presidential tariff power comes from
President Trump's tariffs are facing challenges in courts. At the heart of those cases is a question about where presidential tariff power comes from. Here's the story of the limits of tariff power.
The Israeli entrepreneur behind the controversial food distribution program in Gaza
Israeli entrepreneur Shahar Segal is behind two well-known food ventures. One is a sensation: a restaurant group with a Michelin star. The other is a controversy: a program in Gaza mired in violence.
Authorities say they've found the black box of plane involved in India crash
A day after a plane crash that killed at least 240 people, India's state-run media reports that its aviation watchdog has ordered Air India to undertake extra safety checks on its Boeing 787 planes.
House narrowly passes bill to claw back $1.1 billion from public media
The House of Representatives voted to claw back two years of federal funding for public broadcasting Thursday in a largely party line vote. The bill heads to the Senate next.
What's behind the rise in wearable health tracking devices
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Adam Clark Estes of Vox about his new story out titled: "I Covered my body in health trackers for 6 months. It ruined my life."
This week in science: humans' unique breathing, droughts and the diets of dinosaurs
Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson of Short Wave talk about humans' unique breathing patterns, how a hotter planet worsens droughts, and the diets of dinosaurs.
This California block tried to quit fossil fuels. Here's what they learned
A project spearheaded by UC Berkeley researchers provides free electric appliances and solar panels to people. In exchange, researchers learn what works in an attempt to electrify on a larger scale.