6 things to know about heat pumps, a climate solution in a box
Sales of super-efficient electric heat pumps are rising in the U.S. But what are heat pumps? And why do some call them a key climate solution?
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Opinion: America's shameful obsession with guns
NPR's Scott Simon looks at just how prevalent guns have become in American society, compared to smartphones and cars.
Led by Caitlin Clark, Iowa ends South Carolina's perfect season in women's Final Four
In the biggest matchup of her life, Iowa's dazzling point guard poured in 41 points to set a NCAA Tournament semifinal scoring record and put her Hawkeyes into the championship game against LSU.
Sen. Fetterman will return to the Senate on April 17 after his hospital release
The Pennsylvania Democrat had been receiving treatment for depression at Walter Reed hospital in Washington, D.C. Fetterman's depression is now in remission, according to his doctor.
Watch Joni Mitchell perform 'Summertime' at Gershwin Prize concert
James Taylor, Brandi Carlile, Annie Lennox and Angélique Kidjo are among the artists performing on Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, airing on PBS this evening.
A tornado slams Little Rock, smashing rooftops and flipping vehicles
A tornado raced through the Arkansas capital and surrounding areas, splintering homes, overturning vehicles and tossing trees and debris on roadways as people raced for shelter.
What happens after Trump's indictment? Here are some of the logistical considerations
The historic indictment of the former president raises all sorts of legal, political and logistical questions. While it's early days, experts expect a delayed trial after Tuesday's arraignment.
NPR staff review the biggest games of March, and more
March 2023 took us places: from scary Spain in Resident Evil 4 to Tchia's colorful archipelago, to the Diablo IV beta's grim Sanctuary.
After 50 years, a Florida aquarium plans to return Lolita the orca to her home waters
The 57-year-old orca was captured over 50 years ago at the age of 4 from the Pacific coast near Seattle. She retired last spring from performing in exhibition shows.
Rollicking 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' scores a critical hit
A game cast, solid jokes and a refreshingly light touch when it comes to adapting the deep lore of the beloved tabletop role-playing game make for a breezily fun film for Nerd and Normal alike.