The EU just proposed a ban on oil from Russia, its main energy supplier
The European Union wants to sharpen its sanctions against Russia. But its leaders acknowledge Europe's economy could suffer.
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NASA is bringing rocks back from Mars, but what if those samples contain alien life?
NASA and the European Space Agency are gearing up to bring home a pristine sample of Martian rock. But given the small chance of life on the red planet, they have to grapple with safety questions.
Trump's endorsement power was evident in Ohio and Indiana — though there are limits
Republican candidates backed by the former president had a good night in Ohio and Indiana primaries Tuesday night. Atop the list is Ohio GOP Senate nominee J.D. Vance.
A Canadian official says Americans can get abortions there if Roe is overturned
Americans accessing health care services in Canada would have to pay out of pocket, and likely would need to overcome extra travel and logistical hurdles.
Burundian peacekeepers in Somalia killed by Islamic extremists, African Union says
The African Union says a number of Burundian peacekeepers were killed in Tuesday's attack by Islamic extremist rebels who targeted a remote military base in Somalia.
A church at the heart of Selma's 1965 voting rights march is an endangered place
The Brown Chapel AME Church, the landmark church that launched a national voting rights movement in Selma, Ala., tops this year's list of the nation's most endangered historic places.
A lawsuit by survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre can proceed, a judge rules
An Oklahoma judge has ruled that a lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre can proceed, bringing new hope for justice for three centenarian survivors of the deadly racist attack.
A lawmaker wanted to refer to himself as 'The Patriot' on an election ballot
The Oklahoma Election Board ruled Monday that state Rep. Sean Roberts can still run for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner, but he can't refer to himself by that nickname on the ballot.
TV has brought the abortion debate home since the 1970s
Bea Arthur as Maude had an abortion in 1972. Jane the Virgin's lead character made a different choice decades later.
On May the 4th, let's remember the time NPR had a 'Star Wars' radio drama
Some of you may have forgotten (and some might not even know) that the network created three radio dramas based on George Lucas' original three movies.