Why 'the guy' from 'The Office' wants a spiritual revolution
Rainn Wilson's book calls for a spiritual revolution in America. And even though he himself is a very funny guy, he is not joking about this at all.
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See how one volunteer group organized aid deliveries after fire decimates Lahaina
In Maui, NPR joined a tour boat operator to see the grassroots initiative the local surfing community and neighbors started to fill in gaps not currently being filled by official channels.
5 people are dead and multiple homes destroyed after a house exploded in Pennsylvania
An explosion at a house in western Pennsylvania destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others Saturday morning, authorities said.
Caring for people with fentanyl addiction often means treating terrible wounds
The fentanyl-additive Xylazine causes open wounds, making the illegal drug supply even more dangerous and treatment more complicated
Death toll from Maui fires climbs to 89, becoming deadliest in modern U.S. history
Rescue teams continue to search for survivors on the Hawaiian island after wildfires destroyed much of the historic town of Lahaina. Over 1,400 people remain in emergency evacuation shelters.
The plot thickens: The battle over books comes at a cost
No longer are just books under fire, but also the library administrators, teachers and long-beloved librarians who are defending them.
Violent threats against public officials are rising. Here's why
A Utah man was killed by federal agents this week after making violent threats against President Biden and other officials. Experts worry that heated political rhetoric is leading to more threats.
A new gray wolf pack is found 200 miles south of California's nearest-known pack
Gray wolves used to roam most of North America before being hunted, trapped and driven out of most of the continental U.S. by the early 1900s. They are native to California.
The riverfront brawl in Alabama reignites national debate over race
Police say the fight in Montgomery, Ala., last week doesn't meet the criteria for hate crime charges. But video clearly shows how the violence broke down on racial lines, historian Derryn Moten says.
Opinion: The Taliban is cracking down on music, and joy
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on two years since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, including the recent burning of musical instruments and equipment.