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.
How Vaccine Skepticism May Affect Efforts To Combat The Coronavirus Pandemic
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with psychologist Dolores Albarracín about how reluctance to get a coronavirus vaccine and anti-vaccination misinformation could affect efforts to combat the pandemic.
How The Postal Service Is Gearing Up For Mail-In Voting
Ballots are already being mailed to North Carolina voters ahead of the November election, and other states will join soon. NPR takes a look at how the U.S. Postal Service prepares for the election.
California Struggles To Respond To Fire Season
Across California, people are facing challenges from two dozen large wildfires burning out of control — from poor air quality in the Bay Area to more potential evacuations in the south.
Gen Z Voters On The Issues That Matter Most To Them Ahead Of The Election
Generation Z is the most diverse and digitally connected generation in the U.S. As the general election nears, NPR talks with three young Los Angeles voters about the issues that matter most to them.
The Significance Of North American Alliance Deal Between GM And Honda
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Michelle Krebs, director of automotive relations for AutoTrader Group, about the new North American alliance between General Motors and Honda.
Film Academy Announces New Diversity Requirements For Best Picture Nominees
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has established new diversity and representation rules for films that want to qualify for best picture, beginning in 2024.
Protests And Pandemic Change Quality Of Life For Chicago's Downtown Residents
The pandemic and protests have altered life for many in Chicago's downtown. Some are leaving protest-targeted areas, while others are embracing the change and even finding ways to address inequality.
Analysts Recall Plane Collision In 2001 Amid Worsening China-U.S. Relations
A Chinese fighter jet and a U.S. surveillance plane collided over the South China Sea 19 years ago. Analysts say that currently deteriorating China-U.S. relations may lead to another mishap.
Belarusian Government Keeps Increasing Crackdown On The Opposition
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Hanna Yahorava, the executive director at the Regional Press Publishers Association in Belarus, about the government's increasing crackdown on its critics.
How 2 Towns That Host Fukushima Power Plant Recover After 2011 Nuclear Disaster
Two Japanese towns that host the Fukushima nuclear power plant stood to gain a lot from the promises of nuclear power. But after one of the worst nuclear disasters, it's clear how much they've lost.