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NPR's Scott Simon talks to Shannon Galpin, founder of the nonprofit Mountain2Mountain, about withdrawing her support of the scandal-plagued Afghanistan Women's Cycling Team.

Nearly 30 years ago, Kenya burned 12 tons of ivory to try to halt the illegal ivory trade. Today it's burning 100 tons. How much difference does burning ivory make?

As Jane Austen fans celebrate the 250th anniversary of her birth, they also celebrate her characters.

Former President Trump is facing multiple criminal charges, ratcheting up pressure on his 2024 rivals to weigh in on whether he deserves a pardon if convicted.

After 10 straight rate hikes, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, but hinted that additional rate hikes are possible if inflation remains stubbornly high.

The future of access to abortion pills is uncertain after two federal judges issued a pair of conflicting rulings on Friday evening.

Louisville Metro Police say four people were killed and eight hospitalized after a gunman attacked a bank.

To prevent future droughts and restore groundwater in west Texas, the federal government is incentivizing landowners to replace trees with native grasses. Not everyone is on board with the idea.

Secretary of State Blinken meets with Palestinian President Abbas, deadline to cut water use along the Colorado River, evidence is presented on Trump's role in paying hush-money to Stormy Daniels.

Most doctors get little training in the science of obesity or how to counsel people with the disease. As a result, many patients experience stigma in the exam room.