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.
Maryland is set to finalize its heat standard for workers later this summer
Maryland is poised to become the first state on the East Coast to enact safety protections for people working in the heat. It could be a model for a federal standard.
Which state has more lakes: Minnesota or Wisconsin?
Minnesota and Wisconsin are in contention. Minnesota is well known for being the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes.' Wisconsin is saying it has more.
A perspective on Kamala Harris' potential foreign policy priorities
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Halie Soifer, who served as national security adviser to Kamala Harris while she was senator from California, about foreign policy priorities.
Morning news brief
Israel's prime minister will speak to a joint meeting of Congress. The rapid-fire launch of Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. A new NPR poll shows more voters moved into the undecided camp.
25 years ago this week, Woodstock '99 descended into chaos in Rome, N.Y.
In 1969, Woodstock promised “three days of peace and music.” Decades later, Woodstock '99 brought different music and a very different vibe to central New York.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett on why she supports Harris for president
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) discusses why she supports Kamala Harris for President.
South Carolina representative James Clyburn on what's next for Harris' campaign
NPR's Michel Martin asks South Carolina representative James Clyburn where the Harris campaign goes from here.
Why Congress is pondering whether to create another military branch
Congress is considering whether to create another branch of the military dedicated to digital security and warfare.
Scientists are tracking polar bears to keep them -- and people safe
In Canada, melting sea ice is forcing polar bears closer and closer to human populations, so scientists there are working on a program to track polar bears, tag them with GPS units and monitor their movement.
The head of the UNHCR says it's time to think about the future of Ukrainian refugees
The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees has pledged $100 million of support for people in Ukraine as they prepare for winter.