Salvage crews face huge obstacles as the rush is on to reopen Baltimore's harbor
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore about the recovery efforts following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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A deadly storm swept through the Gulf Coast causing flooding and destruction
Winds reached 100 miles per hour in some places, leaving thousands without power. The National Weather Service says at least three tornadoes were reported.
Once again California will not have a commercial salmon season
California's salmon fishing season has been canceled — again. The fish have dwindled as a result of drought, heat waves, agriculture and damming.
Why the growing push for programs to help keep seniors in their homes longer
As the senior population in the U.S. grows, so do efforts to help older Americans stay at home — and out of hospitals and nursing homes.
So long, skinny jeans. See you in the next cycle
Skinny jeans are out and looser pants are in. But it's so much more than that. This is the logic and life cycle behind fashion trends.
Japan will give new cherry trees to replace those lost in D.C. construction
Japan is giving the U.S. 250 new cherry trees to help replace the hundreds that are being ripped out this summer as construction crews work to repair the seawall around the capital's Tidal Basin.
10 writers win 2024 Whiting Awards for emerging authors
Each writer will receive $50,000 to help support their craft — one of largest awards granted to new authors.
Only two survivors of the Tulsa Massacre remain. They want reparations
The two only survivors of the Tulsa Massacre more than 100 years ago want to sue for reparations. They hope the Oklahoma Supreme Court will grant them a trial.
Artificial wombs could someday help save babies born prematurely
Scientists are developing artificial wombs to rescue babies who would die or end up severely disabled because they are born very prematurely. The research is generating excitement, but also concerns.
The tax deadline is nearing
There are only a few days left to file your taxes this year. The filing season got off to a slow start, but it's picking up steam as we head for the finish line.