October 26, 2026 at 9:20 AM EDT
What to know about China's plenum as Xi seeks stronger party discipline

What to know about China's plenum as Xi seeks stronger party discipline This closed-door gathering that started Monday comes about a year before Xi is expected to secure a fourth term and personnel changes to key leadership bodies. (Image credit: Xie Huanchi)

October 26, 2026 at 7:11 AM EDT
Redistricting isn't playing out how the GOP hoped. And, Brazil's Lula wins 4th term

Redistricting isn't playing out how the GOP hoped. And, Brazil's Lula wins 4th term

October 26, 2026 at 5:22 AM EDT
Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against El-Sayed in Michigan

Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against El-Sayed in Michigan President Trump intensified his anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Sunday, portraying him as a threat to national security and questioning his loyalty to the United States. (Image credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

October 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT
How AI is transforming hurricane forecasts

How AI is transforming hurricane forecasts Hurricane forecasters are increasingly using artificial intelligence to make predictions. (Image credit: NOAA)

October 25, 2026 at 4:35 PM EDT
U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads

U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. (Image credit: Matt Rourke)

October 25, 2026 at 1:50 PM EDT
Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses

Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's suit over Alaska's Senate race in an interview on CNN. (Image credit: Alex Brandon)

October 25, 2026 at 12:18 PM EDT
Venezuela's opposition leader Mar?a Corina Machado returns after months in exile

Venezuela's opposition leader Mar?a Corina Machado returns after months in exile Machado announced her arrival on social media, writing "I am here. With you." (Image credit: Jesus Hernandez)

October 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
Israelis have changed. Will they change their leadership?

Israelis have changed. Will they change their leadership? Israel is holding a general election this week after years of war. For many Israelis, shaken by the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks and years of war, it is the most consequential in decades. (Image credit: Jack Guez)

October 25, 2026 at 11:03 AM EDT
What makes a good spine-tingler? Stephen Graham Jones says it's all in the ending

What makes a good spine-tingler? Stephen Graham Jones says it's all in the ending Horror writer Stephen Graham Jones says horror's current moment is powered by more than just fear. (Image credit: Alina Art)

October 25, 2026 at 7:24 AM EDT
This College of Magic turns ordinary kids into cool magicians

This College of Magic turns ordinary kids into cool magicians The students, many from marginalized communities, learn to conjure up candy, do card tricks -- and face the world with a confident, creative and resilient mindset. (Image credit: Tommy Trenchard for NPR)

October 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT
When a teen posts a selfie, how much filter is 'too much' filter?

When a teen posts a selfie, how much filter is 'too much' filter? The recent Meta settlement includes a clause banning "cosmetic procedure filters" for teens. But defining what constitutes an extreme makeover isn't easy. The recent Meta settlement includes a clause banning "cosmetic procedure filters" for teens. But defining what constitutes an extreme makeover isn't easy.

October 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT
More dads taking paid family leave for a new baby, sometimes as much as moms are

More dads taking paid family leave for a new baby, sometimes as much as moms are The U.S. has no national law for paid parental leave. But in states that do, more dads are using the benefit, sometimes more than moms. The change comes as Americans say having kids is unaffordable. (Image credit: Dania Maxwell for NPR)