National Security
July 5, 2022
The Highland Park shooting suspect doesn't seem to be associated with a ideological or political bent. Extremism researchers say these kinds of acts may actually be part of a troubling new trend.
Space
July 5, 2022
NASA has lost contact with a satellite called CAPSTONE intended to study a new kind of orbit around the moon. It's the same orbit the agency plans to use in future missions to send humans to the moon.
National
July 5, 2022
Following the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, counselors are helping people deal with grief and anger. Uvalde counselors and their counterparts in Newtown, Conn., talk about the mental health journey ahead.
National
July 5, 2022
Here's the latest on the July Fourth parade attack in Highland Park, Ill., where seven people were killed by a shooter using a high-powered rifle.
Science
July 5, 2022
The mind of the octopus is so different than human intelligence, some people are studying it to see what alien intelligence might look like.
National
July 5, 2022
The Department of Justice is more actively investigating foreign lobbying in Washington and Congress is considering an update to a key law regulating that. Transparency advocates say it is about time.
Europe
July 5, 2022
To lose one Cabinet minister may be seen as a misfortune, but to lose two looks like carelessness. That's what British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces after two key members of his Cabinet quit.
Medical Treatments
July 5, 2022
With COVID vaccines rolling out for younger children, NPR health correspondent Rob Stein and pediatrician Dr. Nia Heard-Garris are answering listener questions.
Law
July 5, 2022
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg, SCOTUS Blog Founder Tom Goldstein and Constitutional law scholar Jamal Greene about this year's historic Supreme Court term.
National
July 5, 2022
Remembrances and tributes are pouring in for the victims of the Highland Park July Fourth shootings.
