Remembering some of those lost in the deadly central Texas flash floods
There have been more than 100 deaths following the flash floods in Texas, and dozens more are still unaccounted for. We remember some of those lost in the floods.
Two Catholic colleges in Iowa merging to reduce costs, expand offerings
Some religious colleges and universities in the U.S. are in trouble and are cutting programs. Others are seeking mergers to reduce costs and expand offerings.
How did Elon Musk's Starlink become so dominant in the market?
The team from NPR's "Planet Money" looks at Elon Musk's Starlink and its big lead in the satellite internet market. Can it stay ahead of its competitors?
'Love Island USA' producers ask fans to stop cyberbullying the show's contestants
The producers of the dating reality series "Love Island USA" have called on fans to stop cyberbullying contestants on the show. When does fandom cross the line into abuse?
NYC hotel that became flashpoint in public opinion on immigration closes
A New York City hotel that became a symbol of the massive wave of immigration under the Biden administration is permanently closing.
On this July 4th, NPR listeners describe what freedom means to them
For Independence Day, NPR's "Morning Edition" asked listeners to define freedom.
Russian airstrikes intensify after Pentagon pauses weapon shipments to Ukraine
Ukraine scrambled to defend itself from Russia's largest barrage of missiles and airstrikes on Kyiv overnight. Trump says no progress was made to end the war during a call with Russia's Putin.
Military analyst Michael Kofman discusses Russia's recent gains in Ukraine
NPR talks with military analyst Michael Kofman, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about Russia's gains in Ukraine and what they reveal about the war's direction.
Nation's largest teachers union gathers in Portland, Oregon
As the Trump administration continues its efforts to shrink the federal government's role in education, members of the nation's largest teachers union are gathering in Portland, Oregon.
A 101-year-old immigrant from Mexico reflects on becoming a U.S. citizen
In this week's StoryCorps, a 101-year-old immigrant from Mexico talks about becoming a U.S. citizen.
More immigrants likely to leave U.S. this year than enter, forecasters say
Forecasters say for the first time in more than six decades, more immigrants are likely to leave the U.S. than come in this year. That could be a drag on the economy.
Four original members of Black Sabbath to play final show on Saturday
The four original members of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath will perform one last time together on Saturday, back in the city where they grew up: Birmingham, England.