September 20, 2026 at 8:24 AM EDT
PHOTOS: The precarious life of fisherfolk

PHOTOS: The precarious life of fisherfolk In the bustling heart of the southern Indian city of Chennai is a market that never sleeps, where residents from the poorest neighborhoods wage a battle of survival with the sea. In the bustling heart of the southern Indian city of Chennai is a market that never sleeps, where residents from the poorest neighborhoods wage a battle of survival with the sea.

September 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT
In New Orleans, an empty building becomes a free store -- and roller skating rink

In New Orleans, an empty building becomes a free store -- and roller skating rink In the Lower Ninth Ward, an old Family Dollar stands covered in graffiti. It looks abandoned. But inside, it's a treasure trove -- clothing, home goods, toys and books. And everything is free. (Image credit: Catie Dull)

September 20, 2026 at 6:01 AM EDT
Judge orders Fox to hand over hundreds of documents in shareholders' case

Judge orders Fox to hand over hundreds of documents in shareholders' case Fox Corp. must turn over hundreds of documents that could shed light on how founder Rupert Murdoch handled some of his media companies' biggest scandals. (Image credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

September 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT
U.S. childcare costs are astronomical. More families are turning to grandparents

U.S. childcare costs are astronomical. More families are turning to grandparents Grandparents taking care of their grandkids is nothing new. But the surging cost of childcare in the U.S. has made familial support even more critical for some parents who struggle to afford it. (Image credit: Lianne Milton for NPR)

September 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
The new lines of southern Lebanon

The new lines of southern Lebanon The U.N. expanded the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's mandate 20 years ago to include monitoring adherence to a ceasefire in fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah -- the militant group created in 1982 to counter a second Israeli invasion. (Image credit: Diego Ibarra Sa'nchez for NPR)

September 19, 2026 at 11:26 AM EDT
CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters denied access to White House following Trump ban

CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters denied access to White House following Trump ban Three reporters were blocked from the White House grounds Saturday morning, a day after President Trump said CNN, Politico, and MS NOW would be banned for reporting "FICTION and LIES." (Image credit: Charles McQuillan)

September 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT
Opinion: Remembering Annie Dillard, nature writer

Opinion: Remembering Annie Dillard, nature writer With her 1974 book, "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek," Annie Dillard became the youngest woman to win the Pulitzer Prize. We take a moment to remember her and her work. (Image credit: BOB CHILD/AP)

September 19, 2026 at 7:40 AM EDT
Life in Kabul 5 years after the Taliban's return

Life in Kabul 5 years after the Taliban's return Five years after the return of Taliban rule, NPR visited Kabul to see how Afghans are dealing with their new government's strict social restrictions. Five years after the return of Taliban rule, NPR visited Kabul to see how Afghans are dealing with their new government's strict social restrictions.

September 19, 2026 at 7:21 AM EDT
Betel nuts are a top mind-affecting substance. Now there's evidence of ancient use

Betel nuts are a top mind-affecting substance. Now there's evidence of ancient use New research on ancient human remains suggests the habitual usage of betel nuts, a plant seed with mind-affecting properties that is popular in parts of Asia despite the health risks it presents. (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR)

September 19, 2026 at 5:01 AM EDT
Archaeologists are racing to save precious artifacts in Alaska after last year's storm

Archaeologists are racing to save precious artifacts in Alaska after last year's storm Last year, remnants of a typhoon damaged homes, infrastructure and an archaeological dig site. Now, archaeologists are trying to get as many objects out as possible before the next storm. (Image credit: MaryCait Dolan)

September 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT
Ever wonder how the Fed's interest rate actually works? We've got answers

Ever wonder how the Fed's interest rate actually works? We've got answers The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates this week for the first time this year. So how does it actually work? And what does it mean for the economy -- and the rest of us? Here are some answers. (Image credit: LM Otero)

September 19, 2026 at 2:39 AM EDT
Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war

Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war Russia's parliamentary election for the first time is being held in Ukraine's regions that Moscow illegally annexed after the start of its full-scale invasion more than 4 1/2 years ago. (Image credit: AP Photo)