Ex-Georgia prosecutor on trial for hindering Ahmaud Arbery's murder investigation
Former district attorney Jackie Johnson is accused of interfering with the police investigation into the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, nearly five years after he was murdered while jogging.
Ransomware attacks have increased -- causing a global crisis
Car dealerships across the U.S. and Canada are at a standstill after a cyberattack on a software platform. It's one example of an ongoing global crisis.
Young people splurge more as 'little treat' trends boom on social media
Research shows young people are more likely to splurge on treats than older generations, in part due to social media.
On this July 4th week, we’re handing the mic to 4th graders for a history lesson
One group was tasked with studying the Quartering Act of 1765. Their podcast was one of nearly 2,000 submitted to NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge.
Stories of new U.S. citizens: Nickolas Grosser came to the U.S. from Brazil
A new American citizen from Brazil shares his story as part of a series on America's newest citizens.
Love songs are changing. What today's love songs say about us
The pop charts used to be dominated by romantic love songs. Not so much anymore. Where did our love go?
With Supreme Court’s immunity ruling, Trump could avoid trials before fall elections
The ruling on presidential immunity vastly expands the power of a sitting president. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Will Scharf, an attorney who represented former President Trump in his immunity case.
How the Supreme Court immunity ruling could affect Trump's criminal cases
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with legal expert Kim Wehle about how the recent Supreme Court’s immunity ruling may shake up former President Trump’s criminal cases.
The federal government pours $7 billion into solar energy for low-income households
The Biden administration is betting more solar energy for low-income homes can both be a climate solution and good for pocketbooks.
The U.S. is eliminated from Copa America with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay
The U.S. men's soccer team is out of the Copa America with a loss to Uruguay in group play. The early exit adds to questions about the team's future as it co-hosts the World Cup in two years.
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With immunity ruling, the Supreme Court is again the focus of politics. Hurricane Beryl is so strong, in part because of record high ocean temps. Catholic Church names its first millennial saint.
Brazil's extreme weather is creating the likelihood of climate change refugees
Record rains in southern Brazil due to climate change have many officials thinking about relocating towns. That would be hard for many who don't want to leave despite inevitable reoccurring floods.