Many Afghans living in the U.S. fear being tortured or killed if they get deported
Roughly 200,000 Afghans came to the U.S. after the Taliban seized control in Afghanistan in 2021. Many are worried about their future as President Trump has steadily eliminated legal protections.
Examining who carried out the brutal violence in Israel three weeks ago
Who were the individuals who committed the atrocities in southern Israel this month? Clues have been left behind in the places they attacked.
The U.N. says its relief efforts in Gaza will stop if fuel doesn't arrive soon
Gaza is just about out of food, water, medical supplies — and now fuel. Only a few dozen aid trucks have made it into the Palestinian territory since Hamas attacked Israel.
Missing out on the World Series stings for fans of the Philadelphia Phillies
After a roller-coaster season with injuries and a late resurgence, the Phillies ultimately fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series Tuesday night.
Israeli forces are expected to go into Gaza. What does the operation look like?
NPR's Michel Martin talks to the former head of the U.S. Central Command, retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, about possible Israeli objectives and strategies for a ground offensive in Gaza.
America's Second City has come in first for an honor it might not want: rats
Pest control company Orkin says Chicago earned the top spot on its annual list of America's "rattiest" cities — beating out Los Angeles and New York, which came in second and third respectively.
Rock star Bret Michaels has a new best friend: Bret Michaels, a 6-year-old husky
The frontman for Poison learned about his namesake after the Nebraska Humane Society shared a post about how the dog saved a rescue kitten's life with a blood donation. Michaels is adopting the dog.
Can Rep. Mike Johnson get elected by the full House to take the gavel as speaker?
House Republicans tapped Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson as their nominee for speaker. A vote on Wednesday will determine if the fourth time to elect a nominee as speaker will be the charm.
How will the dysfunctional race for House speaker affect next year's elections?
NPR's A Martinez speaks to former Ohio Congressman Steven Stivers about the stakes for next year's elections.