National
Amtrak train derails in Missouri
June 27, 2022
At least three people were killed and others injured when an Amtrak train struck a dump truck in rural Missouri.
National
Idaho's fight against the far right, then and now
June 27, 2022
The arrest of white nationalists in North Idaho gained national attention. But it has deeper significance for residents who say the region has a history of attracting — and fighting — extremists.
Science
The story of Fred the mastodon
June 27, 2022
A mastodon named Fred, also known as the Buesching mastodon, is a distant relative of the modern elephant. Fred's skeleton is preserved in the Indiana State Museum.
World
Canada expects more Americans seeking abortions to cross the border
June 27, 2022
Canadian providers who perform abortions anticipate increased demand for services from Americans now that Roe v. Wade is overturned. Additional clients could strain already stretched capacity.
Food
Portland company introduces fried chicken ice cream
June 27, 2022
One Portland, Ore., company has scooped the competition with a new twist on some old summertime picnic standards and turned them into flavors of ice cream.
World
Russian court extends Brittney Griner's detention
June 27, 2022
A Russian court has again extended the arrest of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner. Her trial on drug charges starts July 1.
Politics
The future of the anti-abortion-rights movement
June 27, 2022
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life America, about the anti-abortion rights movement's goals now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned.
Politics
Many abortion rights supporters are frustrated with Democrats
June 27, 2022
Many who support abortion rights say they have already been voting and that Democrats haven't prioritized protecting abortion rights.
Law
Supreme Court backs a high school football coach's right to pray on the 50-yard line
June 27, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sided with a high school football coach who claimed the right to pray on the 50-yard line after each game, joined by those players who wanted to participate.
Perspective
How I fell in love with pinball
June 27, 2022
On her first day as an official host of All Things Considered, Juana Summers shares some of the interests she's bringing to the position — from the issue of gun violence, to pinball.