Hear reporting on the Missouri Prairie Foundation, Mercy's plans for a new pediatric hospital and a case on voting ID laws before the Missouri Supreme Court.
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The Justice Department's case against former FBI Director James Comey faced a new setback Wednesday, as questions mount over how prosecutors presented the indictment to the grand jury.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former federal prosecutor Elie Honig about efforts to dismiss the case against former FBI Director James Comey.
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Elva Etienne/Getty ImagesThe child advocacy nonprofit Fairplay issued an advisory on Thursday warning people against buying AI toys this holiday season. It's not the only group. -
Giles Keyte/Universal PicturesPart two of Jon M. Chu's splashy musical doesn't justify its own full-length movie, but it's clearly been made with love — and a deep commitment to the spirit of the material.
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Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose. -
Trump has repeated debunked claims that Afrikaners are facing a "white genocide" in South Africa. Critics say the false statements are causing conflict in a country still recovering from apartheid. -
Dawnita Brown left her job to become a caregiver for her parents. Brown says it's a gift to care for her parents, but it can also be difficult. That's why respite is an important part of her life. -
The latest emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate show communications with a vast web of influential figures in politics, academia, business and more, even after he registered as a sex offender. -
U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate inched up to 4.4%. The report, which was delayed by the government shutdown, may hint at the pace of hiring and firing. -
The Justice Department's case against James Comey hits a new hurdle, the latest Epstein emails reveal the powerful people who sought his counsel, tech giant Nvidia reports blockbuster earnings.
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Now that SNAP food aid is flowing again, needy families are feeling relief. The same can't be said of many food banks and pantries. They're still feeling the strain because demand has yet to let up.
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It's no secret that going to college can be very expensive, with tuition costs rising faster than financial aid. But what's causing that price tag to rise so quickly?
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As Venezuela braces for potential U.S. military intervention, residents at the Colombia border tell NPR about their fears and hopes.
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Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.,and John Curtis, R-Utah, want to hold social media companies accountable for the negative impacts their algorithms have on people. They spoke to NPR about their bill.
