September 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT
The data center backlash is reshaping American politics -- one community at a time

The data center backlash is reshaping American politics -- one community at a time With striking speed, the widespread debate around data centers has become a fault line in American communities, cutting across political parties and forging unexpected alliances. With striking speed, the widespread debate around data centers has become a fault line in American communities, cutting across political parties and forging unexpected alliances.

September 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT
Many GOP candidates still echo Trump's 2020 claims. Lots of voters want to move on

Many GOP candidates still echo Trump's 2020 claims. Lots of voters want to move on While many Republican candidates, even in some critical tossup races, still back President Trump's baseless claims about election integrity, some GOP voters say they are ready to move on. (Image credit: Colin Hubbard)

September 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT
This farm raised thousands of pigs for slaughter. Now it's growing mushrooms instead

This farm raised thousands of pigs for slaughter. Now it's growing mushrooms instead The U.S. gets nearly a third of its pork from Iowa. One family is making the switch from pigs to more sustainable specialty mushrooms and trying to show other pig farmers how they did it. (Image credit: Madeleine Charis King)

September 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT
Germany's leader stands his ground after his party loses in state elections

Germany's leader stands his ground after his party loses in state elections German Chancellor Freidrich Merz conceded that the night spells "disaster" for the political center, but assured the public he'd push ahead with his federal agenda of tax and welfare reforms. (Image credit: Michele Tantussi)

September 20, 2026 at 5:53 PM EDT
Federal immigration agent shoots and injures man in Austin, Texas

Federal immigration agent shoots and injures man in Austin, Texas The person shot is in serious but stable condition, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said in a press conference. (Image credit: Courtesy of Austin Councilmember Mike Siegel)

September 20, 2026 at 5:39 PM EDT
Poison suspected in deaths of ten lions in game reserve in Tanzania

Poison suspected in deaths of ten lions in game reserve in Tanzania The lions were found dead inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a popular wildlife reserve in Tanzania. Deaths raise concerns over wildlife poisonings in East Africa. (Image credit: Mosa'ab Elshamy)

September 20, 2026 at 1:29 PM EDT
Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat

Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing ground. The far-right Alternative for Germany party made significant gains. (Image credit: Markus Schreiber)

September 20, 2026 at 11:05 AM EDT
Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones

Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones

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)