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Houses Of Worship Find New Life After Congregations Downsize
As the percentage of Americans who belong to a church, mosque or synagogue declines, congregations are selling their buildings. Some of those former houses of worship are finding new life. (Image...
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When Temperatures Rise, So Do Health Problems
Heatstroke tends to get the most attention during extreme heat waves. But other diseases are affected by high temperatures as well. (Image credit: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Nailed It: Bringing Science Into Nail Art
A young scientist decided that one way to get girls into science would be by painting neurons and parasitic worms on her nails. (Image credit: Shuran Huang /for NPR)
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Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life
The government wants to withhold flu shots from migrants in detention centers even though doctors advise vaccinations for all detainees promptly upon arrival. (Image credit: Rick Friedman/Corbis via...
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Iranian Oil Tanker Leaves Gibraltar, Despite U.S. Efforts To Keep It Detained
The U.S. alleged that the tanker, which was seized in July, was carrying 2.1 million barrels of crude oil to Syria in violation of an international embargo. (Image credit: Marcos Moreno/AP)
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As U.S. Jews Cool To Israel, Evangelicals Flock There As Tourists
Evangelicals are emerging as the most reliable U.S. supporters of the Israeli government and as the fastest-growing segment of the Israeli tourism market. (Image credit: Courtesy of Randy Litton)
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Praise, Don't Tease, And Other Tips To Help Kids With Their Weight
Even well-intended comments about weight and dieting can actually harm children. Here's advice for how to set kids up for a healthy life and a positive self-image. (Image credit: Janice Chang for NPR)
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To Forward Progressive Agenda, Harry Reid Says The Filibuster Must Go
Even in retirement, the former Senate majority leader is calling to change the rules. Reid tells NPR the filibuster is obstructing the Senate from tackling big issues like climate change and gun laws....
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Academic Science Rethinks All-Too-White 'Dude Walls' Of Honor
Historic portraits of revered scientists and doctors can be found all over medical schools and universities — and, as it happens, most feature white men. Some say this sends the wrong message. (Image...
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In Hong Kong, Moderate And Radical Protesters Join Forces To Avoid Past...
In 2014, Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement was beset by divisions. Now various protest factions are working together. "If either one gets hurt, we feel the other's pain," says a moderate lawmaker....
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Firearms Museum Focuses On Gun Safety, History And Culture
The Cody Firearms Museum in northwest Wyoming just got a makeover. It's moved away from being a monument to guns and toward being an educational space. (Image credit: Kamila Kudelska/Wyoming Public...
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A Trumpet Made Of Bullets And The Kids Who Inspired It Take Hope Around The...
The Instrument of Hope, a trumpet made partly of bullets and inspired by the survivors of the 2018 Parkland, Fla., mass shooting, is touring the country to promote healing. (Image credit: Matt...
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Former Congressman And Talk Radio Host Joe Walsh Announces Trump Primary...
Walsh supported Trump during his 2016 campaign but of late has offered a bitter critique of the president, calling him a liar, bully and unfit for office. Walsh has also attacked Trump from the right....
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Trump Walks Back Statements On China; White House Walks Them Forward
The president said he was having second thoughts after hiking tariffs on Chinese goods and threatening to force U.S. companies out of China. The White House said his comments were misinterpreted....
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Giant Pumice Raft Floating Towards Australia Could Help Replenish Great...
An underwater volcano is thought to have produced a sheet of pumice that stretches 58 square miles. (Image credit: NASA )
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Hong Kong Police Fire Warning Shot During Night Of Violent Clashes With...
Dramatic video of the protests shows a small group of police officers being pushed back by stick-wielding demonstrators. An officer suddenly draws his side arm and fires into the air. (Image credit:...
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G-7 Leaders Near Deal To Help Amazon Nations Fight Rainforest Blazes, Macron...
As the summit, held in southwest France, wrapped up, the French president said the leaders had agreed to "very concrete commitments involving technical resources and funding." (Image credit: Leo...
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