Scientists are raising the alarm about Trump's deep sea mining executive order
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about.
Trump's callout of Russia's Vladimir Putin is raising eyebrows
President Trump is threatening sanctions and tariffs on Russia if Putin doesn't reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine. Some are surprised, considering Trump's affinity for the Russian leader.
Trump signed new executive orders last night, all aimed at the military
Some are describing Trump's recent orders as part of a campaign to reshape the military itself. But with an institution as vast as the Pentagon, the extent of the changes remain to be seen.
Sudan's brutal war has left more than half a million people facing famine condition
The Sudanese army say the war has reached a "turning point." But with accusations of human rights abuses -- and even genocide -- there's still no end in sight for Sudan's devastating conflict.
'The Oligarch's Daughter' is a tale of spies and betrayal set amid extravagant luxury
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to author Joseph Finder about his new thriller novel The Oligarch's Daughter, a tale of a man on the run from an elusive and mysterious adversary.
A look at the massive fire fighting effort in L.A. — from the sky
One thing that was impossible to miss -- as fires raged through L.A. -- was the fight from the air. Officials say it might have been the largest number of aircraft at a fire event, ever.
Country singer Charley Crockett is 'afraid of being fenced in'
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with country artist Charley Crockett about his first ever Grammy nomination, for Best Americana Album, for his record $10 Cowboy.
Evangelicals and Immigration Policy
Multiple evangelical Christian groups are criticizing tenets of the Trump Administration's immigration policy. But many people in the pews agree with Trump.
How the Navy built 'Sealabs' on the ocean floor in the 1960s (Part 1)
In the 1960s, the U.S. Navy was exploring the other "final frontier" -- the sea. A series of underwater habitats called "Sealabs" were constructed for scientific exploration on the ocean floor.
How can RFK Jr. reform food? Here's the power he'd have if confirmed as HHS secretary
The HHS Secretary nominee has said he'd like to end subsidies for junk food and sugary drinks via federal programs such as SNAP, which, at $100 billion a year, is the U.S.'s top anti-hunger program.
Trump administration memo ordering a pause in federal spending sparks confusion
A memo calling for the halting of federal grant and loan programs for review is causing confusion and uncertainty across the federal government.