5 things to know about the latest abortion case in Texas
The case involves just one abortion, but it's likely to have wider implications in the state with some of the strictest abortion laws in the country.
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With the Israel-Hamas war, Sunni and Shia armed groups find uncommon unity
The war draws together Iran-backed Shia and Sunni militants in what appears to be closer cooperation between groups that differ in ideology but are united by opposition to Israel and the U.S.
The economy is a trouble spot for Biden despite strong signs. Here's why
Despite job growth, low unemployment and record spending, Americans are in a sour mood about the economy — and that could spell trouble for President Biden's reelection chances.
5 major takeaways — and one thing missing — from the fourth Republican debate
As four candidates hotly debated issues ranging from foreign policy to gender identity to immigration, it's clear Nikki Haley is seen as a threat and Trump still looms large even when he's not there.
What North Korea's shift toward Russia means for its global strategy
Since the collapse of nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington in 2019, analysts see a major shift in North Korea's foreign relations. It has turned increasingly to Moscow.
A legacy in speeches: Remembering Nelson Mandela 10 years after his death
South Africa's first Black president, Nelson Mandela, died on Dec. 5, 2013. Revisit the speeches that made Mandela the most prominent figure of the anti-apartheid movement.
Companies say they're closing in on nuclear fusion as an energy source. Will it work?
For decades, government scientists have toiled away trying to make nuclear fusion work. Will commercial companies sprint to the finish?
'Deluged' child welfare systems struggle to protect kids amid calls for reform
More than 3 million U.S. children were involved in an intervention for suspected abuse or neglect in a single year. Advocates say a disproportionate impact on families of color makes reform urgent.
Rebuilding after the reunion: what life can be like for hostages once they're free
Dozens of hostages detained by Hamas have been freed. But what happens next? NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Liz Cathcart, executive director of the non-profit Hostage U.S., about life after captivity.
Sometimes overlooked by campaigns, Native voters could decide major elections in 2024
A voting bloc that hasn't gotten as much national attention, Native voters are an influential constituency in several swing states, making them a group to watch in 2024.