The offshore wind industry is poised for massive growth. But the Trump administration has echoed concerns that turbines could hurt the fishing industry.
When a weather station in Death Valley recorded a high of 130 degrees Sunday, it triggered an inquiry to verify the reading. Here's a look into the exacting process of vetting extreme weather claims.
Author Ariel Sabar explores the lives of Harvard's Karen King and of Walter Fritz, the porn producer who convinced her the papyrus fragment he gave her — "The Gospel of Jesus's Wife" — was genuine.
Ali Al-Tamimi was sentenced to life in prison 15 years ago for encouraging several young men to join the Taliban and fight U.S. forces. He is being held in the federal Supermax prison in Colorado.
The expiration of emergency jobless benefits is draining $15 billion a week from the U.S. economy. President Trump has offered to replace half that money, but states have been slow to accept.
South Dakota's governor has rejected President Trump's executive action to boost unemployment benefits. Critics say that move is shortsighted in a state where tens of thousands of remain out of work.
Hosting the Democratic convention should have been Milwaukee's chance to shine. But the city's hopes were dashed by the coronavirus when health safety required the convention to go virtual.
Extreme heat across the western U.S. is creating huge challenges for keeping the lights on in California. Experts say it shows states need to be planning for climate change extremes.
As the political conventions begin, NPR's David Greene sits down with families to hear what's been keeping them up at night, and how their worries may shape their political choices.