The religious context of the Minnesota shootings
The man charged with killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband is connected to a once-fringe religious movement that is now growing quickly, and which uses inflammatory anti-abortion rhetoric.
Encore: In 'She Memes Well,' Quinta Brunson describes the path to her comedy career
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with actor and stand up comedian Quinta Brunson about her first book, an essay collection called She Memes Well.
The troubles that NYC has had in rolling out the monkeypox vaccine
New York is one of the states with the highest number of monkeypox cases. But New York City's health department has faced ongoing problems in their vaccination rollout against it.
The new 3-digit suicide hotline number is launching this weekend. Are states ready?
A simpler suicide hotline launches July 16. The three digits are meant to be easy for those in a mental health crisis to remember and dial. But most states aren't prepared to meet the volume of calls.
Rep. Jamie Raskin discusses the 7th Jan. 6 hearing, held yesterday
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, a member of the House committee investigating Jan. 6, about the hearing on Tuesday, July 12.
Lessons from the 2015 Paris attacks trial that ended in June
Victims who testified during the landmark Paris attacks trial — which wrapped up at the end of June — say the case holds lessons for the United States.
Inflation hit 9.1% in June
Inflation hit a new, 40-year high in June, with consumer prices up 9.1% from a year ago. Gas prices were a big part of this, but the cost of essentials like food and shelter are also rising rapidly.
A company is seeking FDA approval for the 1st nonprescription birth control
A Paris-based company has asked the FDA to approve an over-the-counter birth control pill. The push to ease access to birth control has become more pressing as states move to restrict or ban abortion.
A state of emergency has been declared in Sri Lanka as leaders try to 'restore order'
A state of emergency has been declared in Sri Lanka as protestors call for the removal of the man who has replaced the President — who fled to the Maldives in a military jet overnight.
Ukrainian rail service adds a special train to get people out of Donbas
Russia is pounding eastern Ukraine as it tries to consolidate its control of the entire Donbas region. To help get people the out, the Ukrainian rail service has added a special train from the Donbas.
Poet laureate Ada Limón reflects on the role of poetry during challenging times
Ada Limón, the new U.S. poet laureate, speaks with Tess Taylor about the moment she got the call and what it means to hold the position.
Encore: Rural singer-songwriter Margo Cilker's pandemic hustle is paying off
The pandemic was especially tough for musicians in smaller cities and towns but for one country rocker in the rural Northwest it was a welcome respite.