A Los Angeles community theater uses puppets to offer an escape amid wildfires
Communities in Los Angeles are trying to find moments of togetherness and joy. That's included a singing and dancing puppet named Yellow Cat.
The requirements of a disabilities benefits program end up hurting those who need it
People in one of the most important government programs for people with disabilities say its outdated rules can cause them harm—or even put their health and lives at risk
NPR visits Lebanon's hospitals in remote area that are filling with wounded people
In Lebanon, Israel launched more air strikes in a new front in the war with the militant group Hezbollah. Hezbollah took a group of journalists to the Bekka Valley, where Israel has been attacking.
Very few people are getting the latest COVID-19 vaccines
So far, very few people have been rolling up their sleeves to get the latest COVID-19 vaccines according to the first data from the CDC tracking demand for the new shots.
Florida prepares for Hurricane Helene
As Helene moves through the Gulf of Mexico, people in Florida are preparing for the potential of a major hurricane to hit on Thursday. Forecasters say people in the Big Bend region are most at risk.
Israel is preparing for a ground invasion into southern Lebanon, it says
Israel is moving two brigades north amid fears of a ground operation in southern Lebanon. It has conducted thousands of airstrikes in Lebanon and Hezbollah has fired hundreds of rockets at Israel.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new allegations in lawsuit
A lawsuit has been brought against Sean "Diddy" Combs following a federal indictment charging the rap mogul with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
A Colorado congressional district represents the country's political divide
Voters in a Colorado congressional district discuss the political divisions they see at home and around the country during a crucial election year.
A Senate report says the Secret Service failed repeatedly on July 13
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Senator Gary Peters, D-Mich., chair of the Homeland Security Committee, about the findings of their investigation into the failures of the Secret Service on July 13.
Zelenskyy warns that Russia may attack Ukrainian power plants at UNGA
Ukraine's President Volodmyr Zelensky tries to rally support at a UN distracted by the Middle East and warns Russia may be planning to attack his country's nuclear power plants.
What we know about Iran's alleged threats to assassinate Trump
American intelligence officials briefed former President Donald Trump on threats from Iran to assassinate him. A Trump campaign spokesman says the focus was on real and specific threats.
Federal investigations swirl around NYC Mayor Eric Adams and his administration
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his administration are facing multiple investigations, and key members of his team are leaving their positions.