Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen as it approaches the Florida coast. Member stations across the NPR network are covering the local impact as Helene barrels through the southeast U.S. (Image credit: National Hurricane Center) Read More

In an extraordinary operation, federal agents descended upon the mayor’s home early Thursday morning. (Image credit: Timothy A. Clary) Read More

New Yorker writer Andrew Marantz visited Michigan to understand the uncommitted movement, a group of pro-Palestinian, anti-war activists and voters who emerged during the 2024 Democratic primary. Read More

A new study shows 3D imaging found potentially serious cancers earlier and reduced the need for callback for further screening. (Image credit: South China Morning Post/South China Morning Post) Read More

The Republican congressman has been criticized for amplifying false claims about Haitian immigrants. “You never want to intentionally hurt someone’s feelings,” he apologized in part on Thursday. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker) Read More

The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza approaches the one year mark. Violence between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continues to escalate. And there are fears that Iran will get deeply involved with these conflicts. In a volatile moment in the region, Jordan balances a unique set of relationships with all these countries. We…

Lewisburg federal prison, a facility located in central Pennsylvania where thousands of inmates often pass through on their way to other federal institutions, was found to have problems with addressing mental health risks, healthcare quality, leaking infrastructure and employee conduct. (Image credit: Federal Bureau of Prisons) Read More

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve KarXT, the first new type of drug for schizophrenia in decades. It appears to be effective, but its main advantage is milder side effects. Read More