Two-term GOP Sen. Steve Daines shocked Montana when he announced his retirement. Democrats worry a new independent candidate ...

Scientists got a rare look at the birth of a sperm whale and found that it took a group effort.

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Julio Torres talks about a moment of pride he experienced as a child.

Peptide therapies for wellness and longevity are popular, but safety concerns led the FDA to place more stringent requirements on them. Now Health Secretary Kennedy says the rules will likely loosen.

President Trump says Iran is "begging" for a deal. Iran says it has no intention of negotiating. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with NPR's Tom Bowman and Aya Batrawy about prospects for an off-ramp.

Gasoline prices have jumped about a dollar a gallon since the war with Iran began. And diesel prices are up even more. That's tough on truckers, fishermen, and just about everyone else.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with writer Rachel Knox about her new collection of essays, Anywhere Else.

The International Olympic Committee will require all athletes who want to participate in women's events to undergo genetic testing. The policy takes effect for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

In August, Education Department employees will relocate to a smaller office roughly a block away, and the larger Energy Department will take over the old headquarters.

The AI models and chatbots tend to validate our feelings and viewpoints — and provide advice accordingly. More so than people might, a new study finds — with potentially worrisome consequences.

At 20 airports around the U.S., security screeners are getting paid as usual despite the ongoing DHS shutdown — because they're private contractors. Will more airports look at privatizing security?

At 20 airports around the U.S., security screeners are getting paid as usual despite the ongoing DHS shutdown — because they're private contractors. Will more airports look at privatizing security?