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.
Why voters rejected a plan to replace Minneapolis Police Department
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with professor Michelle Phelps of the University of Minnesota, about Minneapolis voters striking down an amendment to replace the city's police department.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal on what led her to throw support behind infrastructure bill
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, about the passage of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill.
The latest on Houston's Astroworld Festival after stampede kills 8
City officials spoke earlier Saturday about Friday night's tragedy that killed at least eight people at a Houston music festival.
Black Republicans walk a fine line toward election victory
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with professor Leah Wright Rigueur, author of The Loneliness of the Black Republican, about what this week's elections signal for Black conservatives.
How the House passed the $1 trillion infrastructure plan
The House of Representatives passed a trillion dollar infrastructure bill Friday, delivering President Biden a major legislative victory after months of negotiation with his own party.
U.S. considers sanctions for Nicaragua ahead of country's 'sham' election
Voters in Nicaragua head to the polls on Sunday to pick a new president. The country's leader, Daniel Ortega, is on the ballot for a fourth consecutive term, and many are calling the election a sham.
Demonstrators march in Glasgow to demand action on climate change
Environmentalists plan a "Day of Protest" in Glasgow on Saturday to show their disgust to what they say is a tepid response of world leaders to the climate crisis.
What can we expect from the pandemic this winter?
The country's top infectious disease doctor says he is looking for "a level of control" over COVID-19 such that it is less disruptive to society — and again stressed the importance of vaccination.
Testimony begins in the murder trial for the death of Ahmaud Arbery
Testimony began in the trial of three white men accused of murdering Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery. The men allegedly thought Arbery was involved in recent break-ins and chased him down in pickup trucks.
Chloé Zhao on directing her 1st Marvel movie
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao about her new movie, Eternals, and the way she approached making her first Marvel film.
High school homecoming is back
In many places, homecoming celebrations feel more meaningful this year. At one high school in Washington, D.C., homecoming was the largest event hosted by administrators since the pandemic started.