These Australian twins have gone viral after speaking in synch
Meet Bridgette and Paula Powers, identical twins who speak in synch and dedicate themselves to animal conservation.
A deadly storm surge is likely with Hurricane Helene, forecasters say
Forecasters are using language rarely uttered when it comes to hurricanes like Helene. They're warning people of Florida's Big Bend region to prepare for an "unsurvivable" 20-foot storm surge.
Fragmented state and federal marijuana policies can lead to risks to public health
Cannabis use has changed in recent years, as many states have legalized it. An influential group of scientists recommends policy changes to protect public health.
Hearings on first Trump assassination attempt suggest many security failures
A congressional task force investigating the first assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump held their first hearing on Thursday.
The BBC’s vast library of sound effects — 33,000 of them — is open to the public
Among the 33,000 effects free for anyone to use are reindeer grunts, frog croaks and crowds at the 1989 FA Cup Final.
Latinos in Pennsylvania could be key to deciding who wins the presidency
The Latino vote could be decisive in this year’s election. The largely Puerto Rican population in Pennsylvania has deep ties to Democrats, making efforts to engage those communities key for the party.
NFL legend Tom Brady wants young people to donate blood
NPR's Juana Summers talks with NFL legend and current Fox football analyst Tom Brady about his efforts to get more young people involved in donating blood.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is indicted on federal charges including bribery and fraud
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five charges, including bribery, fraud and taking foreign donations.
Millions in Bangladesh are still without homes after severe floods
The worst floods that Bangladesh has seen in decades occurred in August, displacing millions. Many people are still struggling to rebuild their lives and find sources of income.
Baseball's MVP races are putting the definition of "valuable" to the test
Both of baseball's MVP races pit offensive powerhouses on top teams against all-arounders on plucky wild card contenders. Statistics show the races are essentially a tie, so voters this year must decide what exactly "valuable" means.
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.