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.
Secretary Marco Rubio clashes with Democrats in the committee where he once served
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had some testy exchanges with Democrats in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He defended big cuts and the Trump administration's decision to dismantle USAID.
World leaders tell Israel to allow aid into Gaza as famine looms
Leaders from the U.K., France and Canada issued a joint statement calling on the Israeli government to end its military operations in Gaza and immediately allow humanitarian aid to enter the region.
Gaza residents express panic and exhaustion amid mass evacuation
Residents of Gaza are being forced to evacuate in unprecedented numbers. Hundreds of thousands have been ordered out of nearly a fourth of the territory and residents are expressing panic and exhaustion in the chaos.
The blue state of New Mexico lures unhappy Texans
New Mexico's governor has pitched her state as home for Texans fleeing restrictive abortion laws and conservative politics.
Democrats face questions on Biden's decline
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Paul Begala, former counselor to President Clinton, about the challenges ahead for Democrats as they face scrutiny about transparency surrounding Biden's health.
Taxing questions for IRS nominee
The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing today on President Trump's nominee to lead the IRS. It comes as the agency has laid off thousands of workers, including nearly a third of its auditors.
After receiving help post-hurricane, a woman has found joy in volunteering
People volunteer for different reasons. One North Carolina woman started after volunteers rebuilt her home after Hurricane Helene. Seven months later, volunteering weekly is her passion.
In memoir, 'Uncommon Favor,' coach Dawn Staley says she's trying to pay it forward
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dawn Staley, the coach of the University of South Carolina women's basketball team, about her new memoir and successful career.