This scientist studies climate change. Then the Los Angeles fire destroyed his home
Climate scientist Ben Hamlington works on understanding the impacts of climate change. Losing his house in the Eaton Fire has given that work new meaning.
Caddo Mounds historic site reopens 5 years after it was destroyed by a tornado
After a 5 year restoration an important prehistoric native site in Texas, the Caddo Mounds, has just reopened. It marks an important step in the state’s effort to preserve Caddo culture and history.
1 in 4 children globally lives in severe child food poverty, UNICEF report says
Despite progress in some countries -- Chad, Nepal and Peru for example -- A new report from UNICEF looks at rates of "extreme hunger" among children age 5 and under.
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, remembering a generation that will soon be gone
President Biden is joining other European leaders in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that began the liberation of the continent from Nazi occupation in World War 2.
Some Democrats say Biden's ban on most asylum-seekers goes too far
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California about President Biden's executive order banning most asylum-seekers from entering the U.S.
New York's governor puts the brakes on congestion pricing for NYC
The controversial congestion pricing program was created to try to ease traffic.The plan would have charged motorists $15 to enter the busiest parts of Manhattan.
The European Union holds its election for parliament this weekend
The European Union is the world’s second-biggest democracy -- its 27 member states are home to 450 million citizens, and this election is a once-every-five-year event.
Louisiana court says mostly white enclave in Baton Rouge may secede and form its own city
A wealthy Baton Rouge neighborhood has become its own city in order to try to create a new school district. Some residents call the move modern day segregation.
Boeing's Starliner launches into space after years of delay
After years of delays, Boeing Starliner finally launched humans for the first time Wednesday carrying two astronauts to the International Space Station.