Opal Lee, the activist known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, worked hard to see it become a federal holiday. NPR's Michel Martin reflects on why it's a holiday for all Americans.
Several groups want FEMA to treat extreme heat and wildfire smoke as a "major disaster." Biden is expected to issue an executive order protecting undocumented spouses of American citizens.
An NPR investigation found that 50% of U.S. military bases are in so-called "health care deserts." There weren't any surprises at last night's Tony Awards — except for the winner of Best Musical.
For Father's Day, we asked readers about the most influential father figures in their lives. From dads to husbands to single moms who stepped up, these are the people who shaped readers' lives.
The Supreme Court unanimously rejected a challenge to the FDA's rules for the abortion pill mifepristone. NPR readers share the best advice their dads have given.
Mediators try to bridge gaps after Hamas’ demands to Biden’s cease-fire plan. America’s eating champion Joey Chestnut is banned from a NYC hotdog contest after signing with a plant-based meat company.
Hunter Biden was found guilty of three felony charges stemming from his purchase of a handgun in 2018. The Philadelphia Orchestra renames its concert hall after hometown legend Marian Anderson.
Apple announced several new AI features and a partnership with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI at its Worldwide Developers Conference. How the plastic industry ingrained the material into our lives — and what activists are trying to do about it.
These are the pros and cons of 10 Republicans Trump could choose for a running mate. NPR critics share their most highly anticipated TV shows of the summer.
Israel launched an airstrike on a U.N.-run school in Gaza as part of a new ground and air operation. A health clinic in Georgia specializes in caring for the uninsured.
The FDA will review data to decide whether to approve MDMA, also known as ecstasy, for PTSD treatment. Biden is expected to issue an executive order addressing asylum seekers at the southern border.
A Manhattan jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records to illegally influence the 2016 election. Trump’s sentencing is scheduled for July 11.
