Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.
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Judge demands to know if Trump administration is helping return wrongly deported Maryland man, Trump signs executive action to lower drug prices, Trump threatens to pull Harvard's tax-exempt status.
California battery facility fire raises concerns over energy storage plant regulation
Following a lithium-ion battery fire at the Moss Landing plant in Monterey County in California, communities nationwide are expressing concerns about hosting similar plants.
Record companies have some tricks to give older albums a boost on the charts
Albums that are 2 or 3 years old are somehow shooting up on the charts. But why?
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in court to defend against monopoly claims
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking the witness stand for the third straight day, testifying in a federal antitrust trial that could threaten his business empire. Hear the latest from the trial.
Federal funding running out for Phoenix's life-saving cooling shelters
Heat-related deaths in Phoenix dropped last year despite record heat thanks to a network of 24-hour cooling shelters. Now, federal support for them is running out.
Ukrainian teen saves passengers from burning bus after Russia's deadly attack on Sumy
After Russia's devastating strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy {SOO-mee} that killed at least 35 people, a 13-year-old boy trapped inside a burning bus faced a dilemma.
Steve Hilton says things are 'off track' in California, where he's eyeing governor bid
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host who is exploring a bid for California governor, about his new book, Califailure: Reversing the Ruin of America's Worst-Run State.
What Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case says about the Trump administration and the courts
What does Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case tell us about the relationship between the Trump administration and the courts? NPR's A Martinez asks Kate Shaw, law professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
Former President Biden returns to public stage to advocate for Social Security
Former President Biden returned to the public stage in Chicago Tuesday night to speak before a national gathering of disability advocates focused on protecting and strengthening Social Security.
Trump administration ending temporary protected status for Afghans living in U.S.
The Trump administration is ending temporary protection status for Afghan citizens living in the U.S. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Shawn VanDiver, president and CEO of the nonprofit AfghanEvac.
A college student shares her complicated relationship with her Catholic faith
For NPR's College Podcast Challenge, one student discusses her complicated relationship with her Catholic faith, and shares advice for other young people asking the same big questions in life. Here's Given A Miracle by Ashley Blum.