Bishop Mariann Budde talks about confronting President Trump in sermon
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Bishop Mariann Budde about her homily Tuesday, where she made a plea directly to President Donald Trump.
The physics of launching into space -- and crashing back down
Humans are traveling farther into space than ever before. We look at the physics of launch – how to send something up and how it can come crashing back down.
Biden kicks off NATO summit with highly scrutinized speech
President Biden kicks off a NATO summit with a speech. It will be scrutinized because of questions about whether he's still up to the job.
Mate's moment at the Copa
Players at the Copa America have been seen exiting team buses with Mate gourds. Part of the point of Yerba Mate is that it's communal -- perfect to be shared with your 10 best friends after a game.
Here's what's coming in the Copa America and Euro 2024 men’s semifinals
NPR's Juana Summers talks with The Athletic's Greg O'Keeffe about the Copa America and Euro 2024 semi final matches that kick off this week.
Why Democratic Rep. Adam Smith thinks Biden isn't the right party pick for this moment
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Washington Congressman Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee and one of the people publicly calling on President Biden to get out of the race.
What’s behind the elections results in France and the U.K.
Last week, Britain’s center-left Labour Party celebrated a big win over the long-ruling Conservative Party. Then, Sunday in France, voters rejected a surging far-right populist party.
Israeli airstrikes have hit at least 3 UN schools sheltering people in Gaza in 6 days
At least three UN schools housing displaced people have been hit directly by Israeli airstrikes in less than a week. A fourth suffered damage after an airstrike hit a building next to it.
Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 hurricane
Beryl barreled ashore on Monday striking the central Texas coast. Along with high winds and heavy rain, a major concern is flooding — especially inland.
Las Vegas hits a new record high of 120 degrees Fahrenheit
With a heatwave persisting across the West, Las Vegas broke its all-time heat record on Sunday at 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Republican Party releases 2024 party platform that outlines Trump’s agenda if elected
The Republican National Committee has adopted former President Trump’s platform. It's notable for what it includes, like calls to end early voting, and what it doesn't, like a federal ban on abortion.