September 27, 2026 at 8:06 AM EDT
Ohio governor's race: Ramaswamy and Acton clash in rare Democratic pickup opportunity

Ohio governor's race: Ramaswamy and Acton clash in rare Democratic pickup opportunity The Ohio governor's race pits former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy against Democrat Amy Acton, a former state health advisor. Democrats see a chance to win a state that usually votes Republican. The Ohio governor's race pits former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy against Democrat Amy Acton, a former state health advisor. Democrats see a chance to win a state that usually votes Republican.

September 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT
Playing 'La Bamba' for an hour? Must be a Mexican fandango!

Playing 'La Bamba' for an hour? Must be a Mexican fandango! A 300-year-old Mexican musical tradition is finding new life around the world -- one sweaty, joyous, all-night fandango at a time. (Image credit: John Burnett for NPR)

September 27, 2026 at 7:53 AM EDT
Photos: This may be the most inspirational night school on Earth

Photos: This may be the most inspirational night school on Earth Many thousands of boys and men in Lesotho take up the vital profession of herding but have to give up their education. A small network of schools on a shoestring budget is teaching them the ABCs. (Image credit: Tommy Trenchard for NPR)

September 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT
From professor to patient: One man's journey on the frontier of lung cancer treatment

From professor to patient: One man's journey on the frontier of lung cancer treatment Lung cancer is still the top cancer killer, but new developments are shifting what the future might hold for patients. (Image credit: The Lin family)

September 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM EDT
Trump gave Xi Jinping a warm welcome. What did the talks accomplish?

Trump gave Xi Jinping a warm welcome. What did the talks accomplish? From the National Archives to the state dinner, President Trump and Xi Jinping looked comfortable together in Washington. Two former NPR China correspondents on what the visit did and didn't deliver. From the National Archives to the state dinner, President Trump and Xi Jinping looked comfortable together in Washington. Two former NPR China correspondents on what the visit did and didn't deliver.

September 26, 2026 at 4:08 PM EDT
Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'

Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable' President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June. (Image credit: Aaron Schwartz)

September 26, 2026 at 1:10 PM EDT
OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in misbehavior disclosure

OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in misbehavior disclosure The disclosure is the latest in a string of incidents in which the AI platform has been caught going rogue. OpenAI says it is reviewing the findings. (Image credit: Michael Dwyer)

September 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT
OPINION: Trump's U.N. speech, a stark contrast with past presidents

OPINION: Trump's U.N. speech, a stark contrast with past presidents President Donald Trump mused openly before the United Nations about whether he should annihilate Iran. It's a stark contrast to how his predecessors have spoken about wielding US military power. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

September 26, 2026 at 7:38 AM EDT
Windy weddings and rocky cruises: How East Coasters are braving the nor'easter this weekend

Windy weddings and rocky cruises: How East Coasters are braving the nor'easter this weekend Northeast states saw rising tides and widespread power outages on Saturday as the storm ripped through the region. Forecasters expect significant winds and rain throughout the weekend. (Image credit: Robert F. Bukaty)

September 26, 2026 at 7:31 AM EDT
Why this island paradise has the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemic

Why this island paradise has the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemic In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor. (Image credit: Ian Cheibub for NPR)

September 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT
The AI safety debate is confusing. Here's our guide to the different factions

The AI safety debate is confusing. Here's our guide to the different factions The battle over AI's promise and perils is not a clash between two opposing sides, but a debate among a range of competing voices and ideologies. Here is a guide to who's who in that debate. (Image credit: AFP via Getty Images)

September 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT
Meal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts?

Meal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts? Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it. (Image credit: Robin Lubbock)