Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
One Black abortion clinic fears being further targeted by the justice system
NPR's Shannon Bond speaks to Dr. Sanithia Williams about the concerns of Black abortion providers now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade.
Politics chat: Supreme Court rulings limit executive action on climate and abortion
From Supreme Court decisions to Jan. 6 revelations — it has been an extraordinary last several days in politics.
Airplanes shooting lasers sounds sci-fi, but in Colorado, it's just science
Laser technology is being used to more accurately measure mountain snowpack — crucial information for farmers and water managers in drought-stricken areas like the Colorado River Basin.
Japan is suffering a blistering heatwave and energy crunch
Japan is sweltering amid a heatwave not seen in decades. As the country deals with an energy crunch, businesses are trying to save energy by turning lights down and thermostats up.
Vieux Farka Touré helped introduce Malian music to the U.S. He's back with album 6
NPR's Shannon Bond talks with Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Toure, known as "the Hendrix of the Sahara," about his new album.
Israel's probe of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's killing raises questions
As Israel investigates the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, military experts critique the shortcomings of Israel's prosecution of other Palestinian civilian casualties.
Patty Griffin releases demos and home recordings on 'Tape'
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to musician Patty Griffin about her new album, "Tape," a collection of unreleased demos and home recordings.
Russian missiles hit western Ukraine
Russian missiles hit cities in western Ukraine throughout the weekend, an escalation that has punctured the relative lull in fighting in and around Kyiv.
Texas law student talks about her current and future fight for abortion rights
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to Nikita Mhatre, co-president of a student chapter of the advocacy group If/When/How, about students mobilizing for abortion rights.
Uvalde resident discusses how the community is coping, one month later
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with Kim Hammond, a resident of Uvalde, Texas, about how the community there is coping one month after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
Afghanistan is reeling after 2 earthquakes in a week
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to journalist Ali Latifi about the recovery efforts following the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.