Secretary Marco Rubio clashes with Democrats in the committee where he once served
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had some testy exchanges with Democrats in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He defended big cuts and the Trump administration's decision to dismantle USAID.
Among the topics of tomorrow's Vatican meeting: The possibility of women deacons
Roman Catholic leaders are gathering at the Vatican for a synod, or meeting, to address issues facing the church. Among the topics will be whether to allow women to become deacons in the church.
Patrick Stewart on his new memoir and playing Captain Picard
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Sir Patrick Stewart about his recent memoir and why he sees his time playing Captain Picard as a kind of spiritual calling.
Consumer advocates warn about consequences of weakening the CFPB
A case now before the Supreme Court could dramatically weaken the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The challenge was brought by payday lenders.
After 148 days of striking, Hollywood writers are going back to work
After 148 days, television and movie writers are headed back to work. Many say they're happy the strike has ended for the Writers Guild of America.
Rep. Matt Gaetz attempts to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., on Monday started the process for holding a vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as Housespeaker.
Remembering Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Red Sox reporter Ian Browne about the life of Major League Baseball player Tim Wakefield, who was known for throwing a knuckleball.
Hurricane Idalia pushed flamingos up the East Coast. Some people hope they'll stay
Hurricane Idalia brought some Flamingos from Mexico to the eastern United States. Now some hope the birds will stay and breed there.
Gen. Mark Milley looks back at the war in Afghanistan during exit interview
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with now-retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley about the U.S. military's departure from Afghanistan.
Howard University receives a replacement for Hattie McDaniel's missing Oscar
Hattie McDaniel's Oscar went missing from Howard University decades ago. Howard celebrated McDaniel's legacy Sunday as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences replaced the missing plaque.
Labor leader and political strategist Laphonza Butler will take over for Feinstein
California's governor appointed Laphonza Butler, president of EMILY's List, to fill a senate seat previously occupied by the late Dianne Feinstein. That decision could affect who wins that seat next.