Israel strikes Iran and braces for retaliation
Israel launched an airstrike on Iran overnight. Blasts were heard in the capital Tehran around 3am local time. Israel's defense ministry warned it expects missile and drone retaliation.
Michael Oher of 'The Blind Side' says the Tuohy family lied about adopting him
NPR's Juana Summers talks with journalist Michael Fletcher about Michel Oher's allegations that the Tuohy family never adopted him but tricked him into signing conservatorship papers after turning 18.
How Fani Wallis is using Georgia's RICO laws to prosecute Trump
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Atlanta journalist George Chidi on how Fulton Country District Attorney Fani Willis has used Georgia's RICO laws to prosecute previous cases.
What to know about the Trump indictment in Georgia
Former President Donald Trump faces his fourth indictment since April, this one in Georgia. We look at the sweeping racketeering case and what comes next.
This was the hottest July ever recorded on Earth
This was the hottest July ever recorded on Earth, according to federal climate scientists. It's a stark reminder that humans are rapidly warming up the planet by burning fossil fuels.
Remembering the Ukrainian musical duo the Similar Girls, killed by a Russian missile
A Russian missile has killed a promising young musical duo as Ukraine pleads for more air defense weapons from its western allies.
Afghans are still making the dangerous trek to the U.S. via Mexico to escape Taliban
Kabul fell to the Taliban close to two years ago, but desperate Afghans continue to flee, even taking the dangerous journey into the U.S. across the Mexican border.
Niger coup leaders charge deposed president for treason, deepening worry for region
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with researcher Andrew Lebovich about the aftermath of the coup in Niger, where leaders of the military say they will prosecute the country's deposed president for treason.
Cooling down in the heat puts extra financial strain on already struggling Americans
The heat in the U.S. this summer has broken records, and this kind of summer might be the new normal. So what can the government do to help support those who can't afford to cool their homes?
Hunger and food shortages remain a severe problem for millions in Yemen
Even though the fighting in the long civil war has decreased, millions of women and children in Yemen face severe malnutrition amid a lack of aid.
Young women get proactive before heading to HBCUs in states with abortion bans
As some young women head to HBCUs in states where abortion is restricted or banned, they're getting education and birth control to help safeguard their reproductive health during college.
Judge rules in favor of young activists in Montana climate change trial
A Montana judge ruled in favor of 16 youths who argued that a law stopping agencies from considering climate impacts while issuing permits violates their right to a clean and healthy environment.
