4 takeaways from the first presidential debate
President Biden's stumbles right from the beginning played into his biggest vulnerability, but how much will the first 2024 general election debate make an impact?
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Democrats struggle to respond to Biden debate performance
Democrats spent the hours following the first presidential debate dodging questions about President Biden’s fitness to lead the party and struggling to unify around a message about Biden's performance.
Microdosing and tripping on mushrooms is on the rise in U.S.
Two new studies estimate psychedelic use in the U.S. and both find magic mushrooms gaining in popularity, including some folks who just want to get a little bit high, aka microdosing.
Fact check: What did Biden and Trump claim about immigration in the debate?
Immigration is playing a big role in the 2024 election and was featured in Thursday night's presidential debate on CNN. NPR looks at the facts behind the candidates' claims.
As the 2024 election nears, misinformation targeting Latinos gains attention
Latinos are more likely to rely on social media for news, where claims are less likely to be verified. Now, researchers and fact-checkers are trying to close the gap.
Abortion bans still leave a 'gray area' for doctors after Idaho Supreme Court case
The decision on abortion that the Supreme Court handed down Thursday was narrow. But confusion for doctors in abortion ban states about how to deal with pregnancy emergencies remains widespread.
Why this humanitarian leader carries the key to the home she abandoned in Sudan
A year ago, she packed what she could, helped her mother, who's in a wheelchair, into the car and drove all night to find a haven. In the U.S. to accept an award, she talks about her country's crisis.
Here's what to know about Iran's presidential election
When's the election? Who's running? Here's a short primer on Iran's vote for president.
Supreme Court limits SEC's powers to impose fines
The U.S. Supreme Court declared unconstitutional the way the Securities and Exchange Commission imposes fines for fraudulent conduct and requires that wrongdoers give back their ill-gotten gains.
Countertenor John Holiday isn't trying to make you love him
The versatile singer, who emphasizes self-acceptance, says his mission is to be a bridge from the classical community to pop, jazz and R&B. And if you’re not a fan, that’s okay.