Heavy environmental toll of war in southern Lebanon
Beneath the shattered villages and scorched fields of southern Lebanon lies a quieter aftermath of war - contaminated land. Israel's…
You bet your life insurance
Some of the biggest firms on Wall Street are, at this very moment, waiting for thousands of strangers to die…
How Americans deceive ourselves about slavery
Clint Smith's How the Word Is Passed explores how slavery is — and isn't — taught. And Above Ground includes…
How would a Kennedy Center shutdown impact artists and audiences?
The Kennedy Center's profile has already shifted. If the shutdown is approved by a federal judge, its primary stages will…
Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it’s ramping up again
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats…
As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers
Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like…
Sen. Ruben Gallego on handling of USS Lincoln conditions: ‘That’s not proper leadership’
Lawmakers want answers from the Pentagon chief and the U.S. Navy about living conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. NPR's Michel…
Mangione pleads guilty in federal court, leaving fate of state trial uncertain
Mangione has pleaded guilty to stalking charges in connection with the death of Brian Thompson, a health care executive. A…
The Taliban has taken a terrible toll on the education of girls — and boys as well
Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education.…
We learned 5 important things about the economy this week
From inflation, to credit card debt, to who's actually doing the spending: These are key takeaways from this week in…