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A study analyzed decades of births and found that larger families showed a distinct tendency toward all girls or all boys, rather than a mi...

NPR news chief announces she's leaving days after Congress kills federal funding

'/> NPR newsroom chief Edith Chapin says she's leaving the network. She made the announcement just days after Congress voted to...

Coca-Cola says it will use 'U.S. cane sugar' in a new drink offering

Coca-Cola's move comes a week after President Trump said he had been talking to the soft drink giant about using cane sugar rather than...

2 military bases expand to detain immigrants. And, Israel advances into central Gaza

Two U.S. military bases are expanding to detain immigrants suspected of being in the country without legal status. And, Israel has advanced...

Texas Republicans want to redraw congressional districts in special session

July 21, 2025

Texas lawmakers begin a special session Monday. Republicans want to redraw congressional districts in order to skew voting results so the GO...

The world keeps millions of vaccines on ice. Is it worth it?

July 21, 2025

It costs nearly $100 million a year to maintain global stockpiles of vaccines for Ebola, cholera, meningitis and yellow fever in case of em...

Harvard and Trump admin. face off in court. And, Texas seeks new congressional map

July 21, 2025

Harvard and the Trump administration are facing off in federal court today over the freezing of over $2 billion in grants and contracts. An...

Jane Austen fans mark 250 years since the writer's birth with a wave of parties

Jane Austen fans are celebrating 250 years since the writer's birth with a series of celebrations – including Georgian costume balls, w...

Age didn't kill India's beloved centenarian marathon runner. A speeding car did.

Indian marathon runner Fauja Singh was 114 years old when he was killed in a hit-and-run. (Image credit: Vincent Yu) from NPR Topics: N...

"We are on our knees": U.S. tariffs devastate Lesotho's garment workers

The government of the tiny African kingdom of Lesotho has declared a two-year state of disaster, as its once-thriving garment industry unra...

Most teens have used AI to flirt and chat — but still prefer human interaction

A new report from the group Common Sense Media shows teens are experimenting with AI "companions" designed to provide deep conver...

Trump administration ends 988 Lifeline's special service for LGBTQ+ young people

July 19, 2025

Callers to 988 used to be able to press 3 to reach counselors specially trained to help LGBTQ+ young people. The service had been reaching ...

Are high-protein snacks worth the hype? Here's how to assess

July 19, 2025

Protein has taken over the packaged-snack aisles at the grocery store. But do you need extra protein in your chips and muffins? (Image cre...

NPR CEO Katherine Maher discusses the future of public radio

NPR CEO Katherine Maher answers questions on the future of public radio as Congress strips over $1 billion from the Corporation for Public B...

U.S. politicians want to reshore manufacturing. But what makes it so special?

One hope for reshoring manufacturing is it could help revitalize the heartland. NPR's Planet Money team dives deep into the economic the...

Two park rangers recall being the first to clean Mt. Rushmore

In this StoryCorps, two park rangers recall being part of a team specially trained to brave the heights and wash the four faces of the presi...

Trump threatens to sue over article about Epstein. And, what's next for public media