September 27, 2026 at 6:31 PM EDT
Scientists discover two new species of sea spiders along Canadian coastline

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September 27, 2026 at 9:01 AM EDT
South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a week

South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a week On Saturday night, there were separate mass shootings near South Africa's two largest cities. (Image credit: STR)

September 27, 2026 at 8:17 AM EDT
Trump wants to remove a question about race in the census. We look back at the history

Trump wants to remove a question about race in the census. We look back at the history The Trump administration wants to stop asking about race and ethnicity on the next U.S. census. Since 1790, the topic has been used to exclude people of color, and, more recently, for inclusion. The Trump administration wants to stop asking about race and ethnicity on the next U.S. census. Since 1790, the topic has been used to exclude people of color, and, more recently, for inclusion.

September 27, 2026 at 8:06 AM EDT
As Congress debates college sports, athletes-turned-senators have a seat at the table

As Congress debates college sports, athletes-turned-senators have a seat at the table The Protect College Sports Act is on the brink of passing in the Senate, where a handful of former college athletes who are now senators on both sides of the aisle have an extra say in the debate. (Image credit: Doug Benc)

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

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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

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