War in Gaza opens scars for Palestinians in Lebanon, firming up support for Hamas
In Beirut's Shatila refugee camp, Palestinian refugees say they support Hamas' fight for their homeland.
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'Hot droughts' are becoming more common in the arid West, new study finds
Scientists looked at trees to better understand the interplay between temperatures and droughts in the Western U.S. Human-caused climate change is exacerbating both.
Lights, Camera, Oscars: Your guide to nominated movies and where to watch them
If the Oscar nominations on Tuesday morning left you with a long to-watch list, we've got you covered. We've assembled all our past coverage of films nominated in six major categories.
That giant extinct shark, Megalodon? Maybe it wasn't so mega
The ancient extinct shark that starred in the film The Meg is thought to be the largest shark that ever swam the Earth. But there's debate over what it really looked like.
Alabama executes man by nitrogen gas for the first time in the U.S.
Kenneth Smith, 58, died at 8:25 pm Thursday night, after a slew of last minute appeals to several courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, failed.
Senate border negotiations forge ahead despite pressure from Trump
Senate negotiators are continuing to work on a bipartisan border deal even after Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suggested the politics around the agreement have shifted.
Trump testifies in the E. Jean Carroll trial
In all, Trump spoke for less than a minute. He answered "100 percent" when asked if he stood by his deposition in which he called Carroll a liar. Closing arguments in the case are set for Friday.
Kim Gordon raps her shopping list — it's hot and terrifying
Sonic Youth's co-founder took her cues from a '60s girl-group but forges a new lane. NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich functions as your antidote to the algorithm in eight tracks to know this week.
The steel pan has a legacy. Jonathan Scales is redefining it.
Meet a steel pan artist that will knock you out of your shoes. Jonathan Scales provides new angles to hear and appreciate his enigmatic instrument.
So long, presidential debates? Why we may not see Trump, Biden or Haley face off
The political debate seems to have become an endangered species, and there are no assurances we'll see Trump, Biden or Haley share the stage this year.