Private eye accused of hacking American climate activists loses UK extradition fight April 30, 2025 The Justice Department has charged Amit Forlit with conspiracy to commit computer hacking, among other crimes. (Image credit: Alberto Pezz...
Republicans aim to pass Trump's big bill. And, Steve Bannon analyzes Trump's strategy April 30, 2025 House Republicans are focused on passing Trump's "big beautiful bill" by Memorial Day. And, Steve Bannon shows support for Tr...
More and more older Americans want to know their Alzheimer's status, survey finds April 30, 2025 A survey of 1700 Americans 45 and older found that 79% would want to know if they were in the early stages of Alzheimer's. (Image cre...
Trump's 100-day report card. And, a student protester speaks from detention April 29, 2025 Nearly half of the respondents in an NPR poll gave Trump an F on the first 100 days of his second term. And, detained student Mohsen Madhaw...
Despite improving relations, U.S. will be absent from Vietnam's war anniversary parade April 29, 2025 U.S. officials are not attending the main public event commemorating the end of the Vietnam war in Ho Chi Minh City this week, according to...
Conclave to elect the next pope will commence on May 7 April 28, 2025 The decision was made at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican's Synod Hall. The conclave will take pla...
Trump administration tries to ramp up deportations. And, a look at Canada's election April 28, 2025 Critics say the Trump administration is making mistakes as it tries to drive up deportation numbers. And, Canada's election for the nex...
What connects Fredéric Chopin, Marcel Proust and Jim Morrison? A final resting place April 28, 2025 The Secret Life of a Cemetery is a paean to the renowned Parisian cemetery, Père Lachaise. There, 10,000 visitors a day seek the graves of...
Ukrainian families divided by Russian occupation hang on and hope to be reunited April 27, 2025 Ukrainians displaced by Russian occupation are helping the war effort — and longing for the homes they fled and the loved ones they left be...
Cardinal Vincent Nichols expects a 'mood of reflection' at his first conclave April 27, 2025 As he prepares to enter the seclusion of a conclave to elect a new pope, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, reflects ...
A vanished kingdom comes alive in the songs of griots and a new archaeological dig April 27, 2025 The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologis...
From dogs to rabbits, NPR readers share how adopting shelter pets impacted them April 27, 2025 National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from reade...
Built on a rich coffee history, Yemeni cafes find U.S. success and new challenges, too April 26, 2025 Yemen is an ancient birthplace of the coffee trade, and immigrants fleeing its civil war have brought their culture here in the form of caf...
Trump meets Zelenskyy during visit to Pope Francis' funeral April 26, 2025 The White House says it will release more details of the meeting, which it described as "a very productive discussion." (Image c...
Trump meets Zelenskyy during visit to Pope Francis funeral April 26, 2025 The White House says they will release more details of the meeting, which they called "a very productive discussion." (Image cre...
Former DOJ official discusses Trump administration's responses to court orders April 25, 2025 NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elliot Williams, legal analyst and former Justice Department deputy assistant attorney general, about th...
Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine peace deal. And, NPR's glimpse inside liberated Khartoum April 25, 2025 Russia launched a deadly strike on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Trump says he wants peace quickly. And, NPR looks inside Sudan's capi...
New analysis casts doubt on 'biosignatures' found on planet K2-18b April 25, 2025 Researchers using data from the James Webb Space Telescope recently announced they had detected biosignature gases on planet K2-18b. A new ...
Lawyers warn clients of increased arrest risk at immigration check-ins April 24, 2025 Immigration attorneys are advising clients who have deportation orders when they show up at court dates and immigration appointments, there...
Trump changes tone over tariffs on China. And, new executive actions target education April 24, 2025 Trump is changing his tone about tariffs on China, but it is unclear if he will change any policies. And, a sweeping list of executive acti...
Russia launches deadly airstrikes on Kyiv as Trump pushes for Ukraine concessions April 24, 2025 The Ukrainian military says Russia launched at least 215 drones and missiles at Ukraine, most aimed at the capital. (Image credit: Evgeniy...
Environmental groups say Trump administration violated their free-speech rights April 23, 2025 A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration violated the free-speech rights of nonprofits and municipalities that have had federal funding f...
IMF warns of economic impacts of Trump's tariffs. And, Pope Francis lies in state April 23, 2025 The International Monetary Fund is warning that President Trump's tariffs could pose significant challenges for the global economy. And...
Pope Francis' body lies in state ahead of Saturday funeral April 23, 2025 Pope Francis' body lies in state for public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica as the Vatican prepares for his funeral on Saturday. (...
Meet the artists behind the UN's second annual nature sounds mixtape April 22, 2025 30 artists release songs with nature sounds to generate royalties for nature conservation in second annual United Nations Earth Day mixtape...
Joan Didion leaves one more piece of writing to faithful fans April 22, 2025 Didion's book is an intimate chronicle of the author's struggle to help her daughter, even if it meant digging into her own long-un...