September 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT
The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults

The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults Despite lower poverty overall, the rate for seniors has been steadily rising in recent years. A new AARP survey sheds light on how those over 50 are struggling in the crucial time before retirement. (Image credit: Eva Marie Uzcategui)

September 24, 2026 at 8:43 AM EDT
Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit amid underlying tensions

Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit amid underlying tensions Despite the pageantry and the cordial tone, expectations for any big breakthroughs on issues ranging from AI to Iran to a trade war truce are low. (Image credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds)

September 24, 2026 at 7:10 AM EDT
Judge restores journalists' White House access. And, Tucker Carlson on his MAGA split

Judge restores journalists' White House access. And, Tucker Carlson on his MAGA split A judge has ordered that the Trump administration restore journalists' access to White House. And, Tucker Carlson sits down with Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep for a Newsmakers interview. (Image credit: Alex Wroblewski)

September 24, 2026 at 6:43 AM EDT
Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good -- and bad

Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good -- and bad In Liberia, joint financial planning boosted cash aid's benefits. It also had an unexpected consequence for some families. (Image credit: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP)

September 23, 2026 at 6:40 PM EDT
Judge considers restoring journalists' access to White House after Trump's ban

Judge considers restoring journalists' access to White House after Trump's ban Lawyers representing the White House and the three media outlets banned from the property sparred over the constitutional rights of journalists at a hearing in federal court Wednesday. (Image credit: Alex Wroblewski)

September 23, 2026 at 2:23 PM EDT
Trump and Xi meet at moment of global consequence

Trump and Xi meet at moment of global consequence It is the second time the leaders are meeting this year after the Beijing summit in May. (Image credit: Brendan Smialowski)

September 23, 2026 at 2:14 PM EDT
Iran's president gives a rare wartime speech at the U.N.

Iran's president gives a rare wartime speech at the U.N. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the U.N. General Assembly a day after President Trump threatened from the same podium to "annihilate" Iran. (Image credit: John Lamparski)

September 23, 2026 at 2:09 PM EDT
A Catholic media star will be beatified in St. Louis, moving a step closer to sainthood

A Catholic media star will be beatified in St. Louis, moving a step closer to sainthood Bishop Fulton Sheen, who charmed millions of television viewers on his show Life Is Worth Living,'will come one step closer to being declared a saint. (Image credit: Eddie Adams)

September 23, 2026 at 12:13 PM EDT
From cybersecurity to AI to Taiwan, what's at stake in Trump's summit with Xi

From cybersecurity to AI to Taiwan, what's at stake in Trump's summit with Xi As President Trump and China's President Xi prepare to meet, Rush Doshi of the Council on Foreign Relations explains the current state of U.S.-China relations and what to expect from this summit. As President Trump and China's President Xi prepare to meet, Rush Doshi of the Council on Foreign Relations explains the current state of U.S.-China relations and what to expect from this summit.

September 23, 2026 at 10:09 AM EDT
It's getting harder to afford rent in the U.S., even for middle-income families

It's getting harder to afford rent in the U.S., even for middle-income families Housing affordability challenges are spreading to higher income brackets, according to new research, which found one in five renters struggled last year to pay for their housing in full and on time. (Image credit: Nam Y. Huh)

September 23, 2026 at 9:31 AM EDT
Greetings from Edinburgh, where a cheeky tour guide makes art history hilarious

Greetings from Edinburgh, where a cheeky tour guide makes art history hilarious For anyone who grew up staring blankly at museum artwork, this is the fun that was missing: Coco leads interactive and (mostly) factual art history comedy tours. For anyone who grew up staring blankly at museum artwork, this is the fun that was missing: Coco leads interactive and (mostly) factual art history comedy tours.

September 23, 2026 at 7:48 AM EDT
Is Nepal's flood a harbinger of what's to come in the Himalayas?

Is Nepal's flood a harbinger of what's to come in the Himalayas? Building dams and hydropower plants in the Himalayas holds great promise for providing electricity. In the wake of the Nepal disaster, experts are asking about the risks of such construction. (Image credit: Skanda Gautam/AFP)