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U.S. officials confirmed a case of the flesh-eating parasite in a person who traveled from El Salvador. Screwworm typically affects cattle in South America but has spread north in recent years.

President Trump wants to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. Can he do that? NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Columbia University law professor Kathryn Judge about the legalities.

Average temperatures have been going up in many cities, including New Orleans. Here's what those higher temperatures sound like.

Several states are now recovering from recent severe flash floods. How out of the ordinary are these intense cloudbursts and flash floods? Is it getting worse, and what role is climate change playing?

Congressional Republicans have become more aligned with President Trump since he first took office. That makes even a single vote against him a "moderate" stance, even for staunch conservatives.

The digital afterlife industry may near $80 billion in a decade, fueled by AI "deadbots." Tech firms see profit. But experts warn of troubling consequences.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Steve Vladeck, Georgetown University law professor, about the legality of President Trump's deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., and other cities.

Jenny Slate has been nominated for her first ever Emmy award for her role in Dying for Sex. We listen to her recount a memory she'd like to be able to relive.

Numerous lawmakers have been the victims of bomb threats and swatting attempts, as tensions rise over the Senate's decision not to take up redistricting.

Bitcoin may be headed for its worst month since the 2022 cryptocurrency collapse.