United Methodists will again debate LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
The United Methodist Church is holding its first General Conference since the pandemic and will consider whether to change policies on several LGBTQ issues.
'No Time to Die,' Daniel Craig's last Bond film, is in U.S. theaters Friday
NPR's A Martinez talks to Glen Weldon of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast and Jourdain Searles, co-host of the podcast Bad Romance, about Daniel Craig's epic conclusion as James Bond.
U.S.-Pakistan relations are at a crossroads
With the U.S. out of Afghanistan and the Taliban in charge, Pakistan hopes its ties with Washington can shift in a new direction. But for now, relations will be driven by anti-terrorism.
California man pays a psychic to break bad luck curse
The online psychic claimed the man was cursed with bad luck by his ex. He paid her $5,000 to undo the curse, but says his relationship did not improve.
Russian crew docks with International Space Station to film 'The Challenge'
Russia launched an actress and a director into space to try to beat the U.S. in producing the first movie filmed in orbit. The story centers on a doctor who rushes to save the life of a cosmonaut.
Landmark California bill could help Black families reclaim seized land
California has returned land to a Black family after it was seized decades ago. The story of Bruce's Beach highlights the loss of generational wealth and property that's happened across the country.
Ex-Facebook employee Frances Haugen testifies before Senate panel
Democrats and Republicans vow to work together to strengthen online child-privacy laws after Haugen testified about Instagram and Facebook dangers for young users. Facebook rejects her portrayal.
Hearing about Facebook was billed as focusing on protecting kids online
It's grabbed a lot of headlines, but the evidence on social media and teen mental health — including that Facebook and Instagram research — is far from a smoking gun.
Researchers study very smart dogs for their grasp of human language
The researchers spent more than two years studying six dogs, and found they recognized the names of up to 100 toys. The study shows how much language dogs can absorb.
Wessel's new book delves into the creation of a massive tax break
NPR's Noel King talks to author David Wessel about his new book: Only the Rich Can Play. The book examines "Opportunity Zones" which are supposed to help revitalize areas of the U.S. that need it.
Investigations continue into oil leak off the coast of Southern California
An oil spill off Huntington Beach has released more than 140,000 gallons of crude oil into coastal waters — killing marine life and fouling wetlands.
A preview of 'El Tiny' Concerts: Camila Cabello, Yendry and Nicki Nicole
It's National Hispanic Heritage Month and NPR Music is marking it with a Latin Music showcase at Tiny Desk.