The way monkeys communicate could help explain how humans evolved to talk
Marmoset monkeys make complex vocalizations. Macaque monkeys don't. And the reason could help explain how the human brain evolved to produce speech.
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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 21)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
A man got a rare chance to earn a degree from prison. Soon, that may become less rare
Sentenced to 15 years, Kenny Butler got the rare opportunity to get a bachelor's degree while in prison. His journey could become more common with Pell grants becoming available to incarcerated folks.
One man's outsized role in shaping the Supreme Court
The U.S. awaits a consequential Supreme Court decision that could overturn federal abortion rights, and one man has had a outsized influence on the conservative makeup of that court: Leonard Leo.
Unpacking the latest Jan. 6 hearings
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Democrat, about the latest Jan. 6 hearings.
Arizona lawmaker Rusty Bowers details the pressure put on him by Trump and Giuliani
Bowers testifies that Rudy Giuliani told him of allegations of voter fraud committed by undocumented immigrants or dead people who were listed as having voted.
What tiny towns in rural America can teach the cities about adaptation
One couple has made it their mission to document buildings and signs across the country. In doing so, they have busted a few myths and maybe even their own misconceptions about modern rural America.
A British filmmaker gave Congress unreleased footage of Trump and his family
British documentarian Alex Holder confirmed on Tuesday that he had complied with a Jan. 6 committee subpoena for never-before-seen footage of the president in the leadup to the insurrection.
1 man is determined to break the cycle and not end up back in prison
Daniel Duron changed his life by earning his bachelor's degree behind bars. His path will be more available next year, when people in federal and state prisons will once again qualify for Pell grants.
The tale of a distressed American town on the doorstep of a natural paradise
The town of Orick sits just steps away from Redwood National Park. It has prime real estate for recreation and tourism, so why are its motels and restaurants shuttered and its residents impoverished?