America's views on inauguration
With all eyes on Washington for President Trump's inauguration, celebrations and commiseration rang out across the country in different ways.
An ancient giant armadillo shows South America had humans much earlier than thought
Researchers have found evidence of butchery marks on the back of an ancient armadillo-like animal, suggesting humans were in South America 20,000 years ago -- earlier than many researchers thought.
J.D. Vance will introduce himself to voters with a primetime speech at the RNC
J.D. Vance will make his first speech as former President Donald Trump's running mate at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday.
Former CIA analyst is arrested over ties with South Korea
A former CIA analyst and prominent expert on East Asia has been arrested on federal charges. She is accused of acting as an undeclared agent of the South Korean government, a U.S. ally.
Apex the Stegosaurus sells on auction for record $44.6 million
Apex the Stegosaurus was sold for $44.6 million at auction Wednesday, breaking the record for most expensive dinosaur fossil.
Central Valley, where 1/4 of U.S.'s food is grown, faces extreme heat for a 2nd week
The central valley of California produces a quarter of the nation's food. How are farmworkers dealing with an intense, long-lasting heatwave sweeping the interior of the state?
It's still unclear how politics factor into the Trump assassination attempt
There's still no clear motive in the attempted assassination of president Donald Trump. But experts say it will be a defining moment as America grapples with rising political violence.
Remembering prolific actress Shannen Doherty, dead at age 53
Actress Shannen Doherty, star of Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed, died over the weekend. She was 53 and was battling cancer.
Charting J.D. Vance's journey from 'never Trump' to Trump's running mate
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with David Frum, a senior editor for The Atlantic, to dig a little deeper into J.D. Vance’s political path. Frum knew the politician and wrote a piece about him in 2022.
Where does the U.S. Men's Soccer team go after Gregg Berhalter's firing?
Spain won the European Championship for soccer this year. NPR's Juana Summers talks with The Athletic senior writer Felipe Cardenas about the news and what it means.
Trump's classified documents case heads to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
Special Counsel Jack Smith says he will appeal a federal judge's decision to dismiss all the charges against former President Trump for mishandling classified documents.
'Wild Card': Poet Nikki Giovanni says she doesn't dwell on accolades
Nikki Giovanni draws a card from the Wild Card deck. She tells Rachel Martin why she doesn't think about the legacy she will leave behind.