France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
Trump heads to Saudi Arabia soon, looking for a repeat of his trip in 2017
President Trump says his first trip to Saudi Arabia in 2017 yielded big business deals. We look back to see how things worked out.
Audio documentary: A woman losing her vision to HIV/AIDS shares memories with her son
Producer Vivien Schütz presents the story of Gina Velasquez, who progressively lost her vision due to an HIV/AIDS diagnosis decades ago.
Chimps' rhythmic drumming and complex calls hint at origins of human language
Two new studies hint at the evolutionary roots of human language. The studies found that chimps use rhythmic structures and complex call combinations to communicate.
Are this year's NBA playoffs more physical?
As the second round of the NBA playoffs continue, some coaches have complained about heightened intensity, saying referees have been letting calls slide. We ask David Dennis Jr. of ESPN's andscape about the validity of those gripes during the playoffs--
Remembering former Justice David Souter
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter died at his home in New Hampshire Thursday. He was 85.
Trump and Ukraine diplomacy efforts
Recently, Donald Trump and his advisers have criticized Russia and sounded more engaged with the government in Ukraine. But what does it mean when it comes to U.S. policy?
Facing the threat of funding cuts, U.S. scientists are looking for opportunities abroad
Brain drain happens to smaller countries all the time, with high performers finding opportunities overseas, often in the U.S. But the table may be turning as the NIH blocks grant applications.
Bestselling author Fredrik Backman nearly retired before finishing new book
Bestselling Swedish writer Fredrik Backman says he never struggled with his confidence as much as he did writing his new book, My Friends. In fact, he was seriously considering retiring.
What Pope Leo XIV means for the LGBT community
Pope Francis welcomed the LGBT community into the Catholic Church. What will his successor mean for the community?
How Pope Leo XIV's first homily may be setting the tone for his papacy
Friday morning, newly-elected Pope Leo XIV led his first public mass as head of the Catholic Church:
Ambassador lays out what India needs from Pakistan and the U.S.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Vinay Kwatra, Indian ambassador to the U.S., about the violent conflict between India and Pakistan.