Americans celebrate dads this weekend. Three tell us about being a father in 2023
Ahead of Father's Day, NPR's Morning Edition spoke with three dads about what it means to raise a family in the U.S. in 2023.
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A deadly new street drug caught the U.S. off guard. Experts say it'll happen again
A dangerous chemical called xylazine is being mixed into fentanyl across the U.S., but who's doing it and why is a mystery. The government still doesn't identify and track new drug threats.
How Indigenous kids survived 40 days in Colombia's jungle after a plane crash
Led by their eldest sibling, who is 13, they managed to find food and shelter. All four, including a year-old baby, stayed safe until Colombian special forces and Indigenous guides rescued them.
These kids revamped their schoolyard. It could be a model to make cities healthier
Living near parks can boost health and well being. But low-income communities and those of color often have less access than wealthier, white ones. Revamping schoolyards could be a game changer.
Germany hands over 2 Indigenous masks to Colombia as it reappraises its colonial past
The wooden "sun masks," which date back to the mid-15th century, were handed over at the presidential palace during a visit to Berlin by Colombian President Gustavo Petro
A federal judge has blocked much of Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The judge issued an order Friday stopping an Indiana ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors from taking effect as scheduled July 1.
Gas stoves pollute homes with benzene, which is linked to cancer
Benzene is among the pollutants gas stoves emit into homes, Stanford University researchers show. The toxin is linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
From gun violence to great composers: Meet our Student Podcast Challenge finalists
In its fifth year, our contest received more than 3,300 entries from around the country – and we've narrowed it down to 13 middle school and 13 high school finalists.
Are masks for the birds? We field reader queries about this new stage of the pandemic
The official emergency is over but COVID is still here. And that means ... lots of questions. We asked our readers what's on their mind and then called on experts for advice.
Biden taps Mandy Cohen — former North Carolina health secretary — to lead CDC
President Biden's pick for the next director of the CDC is Dr. Mandy Cohen, an internal medicine physician with experience in state and federal government.