Vermont Judge releases Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi
Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi — detained by authorities at his naturalization interview — is free for now. He had been in prison for two weeks after his arrest earlier in April.
Bats fine tune their navigation superpowers to avoid crashes
When bats swarm out of caves in the thousands, they almost never crash into each other. Why?
A stranger swooped in with tea and compassion after a woman got in car accident
In the late 1980s, Stephanie Garber was driving through downtown Silver Spring, Md., when a large pickup truck hit her car. A woman swooped in to offer her a cup of tea and compassion.
Aging men and social connection. Is there a disconnect?
Self-reliance is a core American trait. And men in particular embrace it. So how do you offer help to someone who doesn't think they need it?
How to dismantle democracy: Lessons aspiring autocrats may take from Hungary's Orban
Many Hungarians are worried about Prime Minister Victor Orban's concentration of power and moves to ban protests.
What Pope Francis means to younger Catholics
Catholics who grew up in the faith under Francis reflect on his tenure as pope.
The Brave Souls take on icy waters in this College Podcast Challenge entry
A group called the "Brave Souls" plunge into icy river waters each week -- a podcast about them is a finalist in NPR's College Podcast Challenge.
Unpacking the latest controversy surrounding Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to find himself in controversy. He shared details with his wife and brother minutes after being updated on the Yemen strikes by a senior military official.
Pope Francis has died. What happens now?
Father Tom Reese of Religion News Service talks about the death of Pope Francis and the upcoming process to elect his successor.
The faithful come to the Vatican to mark their respects for Pope Francis
The faithful come to the Vatican to mark their respects for Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88.