What to know about Monday's blue supermoon
The next blue supermoon will not happen until 2032, but supermoons occur more frequently.
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3 more sets of remains tied to the 1921 Tulsa race riots found with gunshot wounds
The 1921 Tulsa race riots began after a Black man was accused of assaulting a white woman. The case was later dismissed in court, but historians estimate that up to 300 people died during the riots.
Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely
Security and semiconductors are among Taiwan's priorities, as the island considers the presidential candidates' policies and possible impacts on the island, which China repeatedly threatens to invade.
When an earthquake struck in 1989, Julia locked eyes with a stranger and embraced
Julia Weber was walking home from work one day in San Francisco when an earthquake struck. She rode it out in the arms of a stranger.
CEOs earn big bucks at nonprofit hospitals. But does that benefit patients?
Nonprofit hospitals pay their CEOs generously, and their compensation keeps getting larger. Some researchers wonder if the ballooning paychecks align with what’s best for patients and taxpayers.
As Democrats meet in Chicago, Illinois' role in abortion access is in the spotlight
As Illinois hosts the Democratic convention in Chicago, the issue of abortion — and the state’s role as a hub for patients seeking the procedure — will be on display.
Northern border communities face a dramatic increase in illegal crossings
The number of people coming into the U.S. from Canada continues to increase. We visit border communities in New York, where the response to migrants is mixed.
Trump puts together swing state events to counter Harris polling surge
The Trump campaign is hoping to draw some attention to the GOP candidate, and is speaking out against the Harris-Walz campaign in Pennsylvania.
Indiana program aims to help children in wheelchairs overcome sidewalk obstacles
Nearly 35 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed, many curb ramps and sidewalks are still not suitable for wheelchairs. An Indiana program helps children navigate these obstacles.
Biden's speech, cornerstone for the Democratic convention, will open festivities
President Biden's Democratic convention speech is expected to build a bridge to Vice President Harris. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to ex-White House chief of staff and Biden confidante Ron Klain.