Nobel Prize-winning physicist Tsung-Dao Lee has died at age 97
The Chinese American physicist, who in 1957 became the second-youngest scientist to receive a Nobel Prize, died on Sunday at his home in San Francisco.
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Heat, flash floods and bandits: Migrants risk it all on the treacherous Darién Gap
Each year, nearly half a million migrants cross the perilous stretch of jungle between South and Central America. Pulitzer Prize-winning Atlantic reporter Caitlin Dickerson made the harrowing journey.
Ongoing debate: How do rock climbers balance safety with Leave No Trace principles?
The National Park Service and Forest Service want to restrict permanent safety devices used by rock climbers in wilderness areas. The Wilderness Act bars those devices but hasn’t been widely enforced.
Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate
Supporters hope the chair of the Democratic Governors Association, ex-Army National Guard leader, former teacher and congressman can help Harris pick up support in the Midwest.
Olivia Reeves is chasing gold in Paris. We break down how she lifts
Expectations are high that a member of the U.S. women’s weightlifting team could win gold at the Olympics. And among the team’s most promising athletes is 21-year-old Olivia Reeves.
Poll: Arizona's Kelly is most liked as Harris' VP pick, but the field isn't well known
Of the top three potential running mates, Mark Kelly has the highest favorability rating overall and is particularly strong with independents. Harris is set to make her announcement Tuesday.
Google loses in antitrust lawsuit. And, Harris to announce VP pick
Google says it plans to appeal the ruling in an antitrust lawsuit that calls the company a monopoly. And, Harris to announce her running mate today in Philadelphia.
10 reasons why AI may be overrated
A list of reasons why generative AI may be overhyped.
Market volatility raises questions about the staying power of the U.S. economy
The stock market fell sharply on Monday, raising questions about the health of the U.S. economy. What caused the decline?
U.S. officials are increasingly worried about a wider war in the Middle East
Is Israel prepared for a possible war with Hezbollah and Iran while fighting in Gaza? NPR’s Michel Martin talks with a former head of Israel's Defense Intelligence Amos Yadlin.