Germany’s Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing ground.…
Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as ‘military complex’ with snipers and drones
President Trump has claimed that military operations are needed at his proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C., in order to…
PHOTOS: The precarious life of fisherfolk
In the bustling heart of the southern Indian city of Chennai is a market that never sleeps, where residents from…
NPR’s College Podcast Challenge is back for 2026
Students: It's time to turn on the mic and hit 'record.' Send us your podcasts and we'll pick the best…
Thousands of planned launches, terms of deal, worry some near Louisiana SpaceX site
State officials say the new SpaceX site will be a $100 billion investment and launch thousands of rockets. Lawmakers helped…
In New Orleans, an empty building becomes a free store — and roller skating rink
In the Lower Ninth Ward, an old Family Dollar stands covered in graffiti. It looks abandoned. But inside, it's a…
U.S. childcare costs are astronomical. More families are turning to grandparents
Grandparents taking care of their grandkids is nothing new. But the surging cost of childcare in the U.S. has made…
Judge orders Fox to hand over hundreds of documents in shareholders’ case
Fox Corp. must turn over hundreds of documents that could shed light on how founder Rupert Murdoch handled some of…
Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow
Moscow's mayor described the wave of drones as the "largest ever" attack on the Russian capital and said there had…
How the NPR College Podcast Challenge changed lives
Tee up those entries: It's time for the next NPR College Podcast Challenge, and hear how the contest changed the…