Hamas accuses Israel of killing its top political leader while he was in Tehran
Hamas called Haniyeh's death "a dangerous event" that would have repercussions across the region. Israeli officials said they had no comment.
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Do you rent? You may be more vulnerable to climate-driven disasters
The financial cards are stacked against many renters who survive hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other major weather disasters. The long-term effects can be devastating.
Some plant names can be racist. Scientists are looking to rename them
An international group of researchers has voted to modify the scientific names of more than 200 plant species whose names carry a derogatory word.
30 years later, the evangelical purity movement still impacts sex education
In 1994 on the National Mall, thousands of American teens pledged abstinence until marriage. The movement it created has influenced sex education in schools to this day.
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans have been protesting presidential election results
Venezuelans continue to protest Sunday’s disputed election in which President Nicolas Maduro claimed victory. The opposition says it has evidence that their candidate won.
Former comms director for Kamala Harris reflects on 'tough environment'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with journalist Gil Duran, who was communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris when she was California’s state attorney general.
Simone Biles officially wins more Olympic medals than any gymnast in U.S. history
Women's gymnastics took centerstage at the Paris Olympics for one of the Games' marquee events. All eyes were on Simone Biles and the U.S. squad as they competed in the gymnastics team final.
Kamala Harris’ campaign is reaching out to specific types of male voters
Campaigns don’t often reach out to male voters as men. At least on the Democratic side, that changed when Kamala Harris became the party’s likely nominee.
Money for medals: Countries give their Olympians cash bonuses for winning
For most countries, many medal-winning athletes receive a hefty financial bonus. The amount depends — but can reaches upwards of $200,000 for some nations.
They left their countries behind. But not their Olympic aspirations
Thirty-seven refugees are competing in Paris as the Refugee Olympic Team. NPR's Juana Summers talks with kayaker Saman Soltani, who fled Iran, and judoka Muna Dahouk, who left Syria during the war.