The world waits as cardinals work to choose the next pope
The world is watching the Vatican on Thursday as 133 cardinals work to choose which of them will be the next pope.
Hurricane Beryl is another example of why the power grid needs to be more resilient
NPR's A Martinez speaks with energy expert Michael Webber about how utilities can manage extreme weather events like Hurricane Beryl.
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President Biden delivers confident speech to NATO summit. Russia strikes children's hospital in Ukrainian capital. NPR probe finds the pharmacist who makes a sedative used in Texas executions.
Tips on how to keep animals comfortable and healthy during heat waves
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Sandra Faeh of the American Veterinary Medical Association, about how to keep pets healthy during extreme heat, and warning signs to look for.
Jury to hear opening statements in Alec Baldwin's criminal trial
A judge in Santa Fe, N.M., has sworn in a panel of jurors. Baldwin is charged with involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 death of a cinematographer on the set of his film “Rust.”
Dissecting the GOP platform and what a 2nd Trump term would look like
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Washington Post columnist Phillip Bump about if the Republican Party's platform, and a policy document called Project 2025 offer clues about Trump's second-term agenda.
Spain advances to the European soccer championship final after beating France
A 16-year-old became the youngest player ever to score a goal at the European Championship, powering Spain’s advance to the finals with a 2-1 victory over France.
Georgia law now makes it easier for citizens to challenge a voter's eligibility
In the battleground state of Georgia, it's easier for anyone to challenge voter registrations of people without permanent addresses. Critics say voters who are homeless could be silenced.