Trump's massive spending bill & the GOP's priorities
House Republicans muscled through President Trump's massive tax and spending bill this week. The vote this week sends a clear message about where the Republican party is today.
Scientists stumped by shiny golden egg discovered in deep sea
Using a remote operated vehicle, NOAA scientists on the Okeanos Explorer encountered a shiny golden orb deep in the Gulf of Alaska.
Cultural heritage matters when it comes to combating human-created climate change
Officials from UNESCO are meeting to decide if Venice, Italy, should be listed as an "endangered" world heritage site in part for climate-change-related reasons.
The latest COVID boosters are in for the fall. Here's what that means for you
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Robert Wachter about the latest round of FDA approved COVID boosters and how people should think about COVID and its risk as the virus becomes endemic.
50 years after the U.S.-backed coup toppled Chile's government, victims await justice
It's been 50 years since a U.S.-backed coup overthrew the democratically elected president of Chile and installed a dictatorship. After five decades, many victims say they still haven't seen justice.
How the motivation to join the Marine Corps has changed since 9/11
Twenty-two years after the Sept. 11 attacks, different motivations are drawing Marine recruits into service. New recruits were born years after the attacks.
Tips for keeping your ears healthy in a loud world
A recent study found that 1 billion people between the ages of 12 and 34 are at risk for noise-induced hearing loss. Here are some tips for building a solid ear care regimen.
What it takes to search for an escaped fugitive
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Brent Davison, Troop B Commander for the New York State Police, about what it takes to search for prison escapees.
How a friendly museum tour invite shifted 'Ologies' podcast host Alie Ward's life
An invitation from a friend of a friend set off a domino effect for a woman at low point in her life, which eventually prompted her to quit her job and start a successful science podcast.
UN members face immense challenges meeting goals on hunger and gender equality
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mandeep Tiwana, who is attending the UN general assembly as the representative for the civic engagement organization CIVICUS, about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Putin's meeting with Kim Jong Un is about getting weapons and ammunition, experts say
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jean Lee, the former Pyongyang bureau chief for the Associated Press, and Georgetown University's Angela Stent, about the upcoming meeting between Kim Jong Un and Putin.