A butterfly conservatory is shutting down due to right-wing harassment
The National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas, has been embroiled in political turmoil after fighting against the erection of a border wall.
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Here's how the Biden administration says it will halve cancer death rates by 2047
President Biden is relaunching "Cancer Moonshot," an initiative he led as vice president. It aims to dramatically reduce cancer deaths and improve the experience of patients, survivors and families.
Alexander Vindman sues Trump allies for alleged intimidation over impeachment hearing
Vindman accuses Donald Trump Jr., Rudy Guiliani and others of conspiring to intimidate and then punish him for testifying in the former president's 2019 impeachment case.
Senators make headway on Russia sanctions bill, but 2 sticking points remain
Senate Democrats and Republicans are close to striking a deal on a sanctions package for Russia to deter further aggression towards Ukraine. But there are two sticking points.
Hospitals ask Biden administration to help lower the soaring cost of travel nurses
It's now been a year since the American Hospital Association alleged price gouging and asked the White House to investigate and act. Bidding wars among states have only escalated.
Rep. Adam Schiff on latest U.S. efforts to resolve crisis between Russia and Ukraine
NPR's Tamara Keith speaks with House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff about the latest efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis between Russia and Ukraine.
U.S. troops to head to Eastern Europe as Russia masses forces on Ukraine's border
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby announced Wednesday that thousands of U.S. troops will be sent to Eastern Europe. The move comes during a major military buildup of Russian forces near Ukraine.
This is how the White House plans to cut the death rate of cancer in 25 years
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Eric Lander, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, on the Biden administration's plan to cut the cancer death rate by 50% in 25 years.
Lawmakers urge making Lunar New Year a federal holiday
Rep. Grace Meng says she introduced the measure to send the message to Asian Americans that they are a valued part of American society. If the bill passes, it would become the 12th federal holiday.
After voting to impeach Trump, Rep. Rice faces primary challengers
South Carolina Congressman Tom Rice, one of the Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, now faces a slew of primary challengers.