Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting ‘spell-off’
This is the 101st year of the national spelling competition, and the third time it's been decided by a rapid-fire…
Former senior CIA officer took home gold bars and millions in cash, FBI says
David Rush, a former senior CIA officer, is accused of theft and making false statements. The trove of gold and…
U.S. street drug deaths keep dropping, but some Western states see deadly overdose surge
Researchers say some structural changes in treating addiction are helping, including wider access to overdose reversing medication.
Trump pledged to house 6,000 homeless vets. His budget funds zero
Veteran groups hoped a Trump executive order would supercharge housing for homeless vets. That hasn't happened, and veterans' advocates want…
Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars
A former senior CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than…
Dana White says it’s an ‘honor’ to build a fight arena on the White House lawn
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dana White, president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, about his plans to build…
Biden sues DOJ to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe
Joe Biden sued the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president's interview…
Gulf shrimpers want help from congress as fuel costs climb
The declining number of Gulf shrimpers who are still in business are now struggling as gas prices rise and competition…
In West Texas, an unlikely alliance stands against extending the border wall
An unusual coalition of people across the political spectrum have banded together to rally against a border wall in the…
Inside ATL: how Delta juggles 100,000 bags a day at the world’s busiest airport
On a busy day, Delta Air Lines handles more than 100,000 bags at its Atlanta hub. NPR got a rare…