Smithsonian too focused on ‘oppressors and the oppressed,’ say House Republicans
In a House DOGE subcommittee hearing, GOP representatives excoriated the director of the National Museum of American History, following a…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a new one
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces following days of protests demanding his removal.…
Pakistan’s role in brokering Iran deal; will Iranian hardliners let it happen?
The U.S. and Iran have resumed striking each other for more that a week, ever since the collapse of a…
Nicaragua’s President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule
The announcement effectively canceled Nicaragua's next elections, originally scheduled for November 2027.
Is that food really made with 100% avocado oil? Likely not
A new study finds that consumers who are paying a premium for foods advertised as made with avocado oil are…
‘Adams Parachute’ couldn’t save his son, but a grieving father hopes it will help others suffering with addiction
For many anglers, the practice of fly fishing is about much more than catching fish. For some in addiction recovery…
At Mississippi funeral, civil rights leaders call for justice for Nolan Wells, 18
The parents of Nolan Wells, who was found dead on Horn Island in Mississippi, held a funeral for the 18-year-old…
Amid U.S.-Iran war, Houthi rebels threaten to blockade another key strait
The Houthis, a Shiite militia in Yemen, which is aligned with Iran, have announced a naval blockade of a key…
The best games of 2026 so far, picked by NPR’s staff
Titans like Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert dominated in the first half of the gaming year, with early-access sequels…
How soccer brings a Bhutanese community together in Harrisburg, Pa.
Harrisburg is home to one of the nation's largest communities of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees and their families. Through soccer, generations…