McCarthy's constituents watched as negotiations with Biden avoided debt default Transcript Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy emerged from his first major fight as speaker with a debt ceiling deal. But it wasn't without controversy or a big dose of...
A man from the Czech Republic breaks the record for longest abdominal plank Transcript The record is now 9 hours, 38 minutes and 47 seconds, according to officials at Guinness World Records. Josef Salek achieved the record for a man holding plank in...
The United Nations declares 2023 the International Year of Millets Transcript Millets, an alternative crop to corn and soybeans, is getting new attention in the U.S. The resilient grain could help U.S. farmers survive climate change. ASMA KHALID, HOS...
Smoke chokes the Northeast causing people to pull out their masks Transcript A blanket of smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to move south and hover over many Northeastern cities. Officials have issued many health alerts warning people to avoid...
Prosecutors tell Trump that he is a target in classified files probe, sources say Transcript Former President Trump's legal team has received a notice from Department of Justice stating that he is a target of their investigation into his handling of...
Alabama couple receives an extraordinarily high water bill Transcript Many communities still operate antiquated water meters that can leave residents with huge bills if a pipe breaks. One Alabama resident had to contend with a nearly $20,000 bill. AS...
Televangelist Pat Robertson dies at 93 Transcript Pat Robertson, a controversial televangelist and a leader of the religious right, has died. He was 93. ASMA KHALID, HOST: The controversial televangelist and former Republican politician Pat Robertson...
Why you might notice more religious groups at Pride celebrations this year Transcript At the Pride Fest in Santa Monica, Calif., six houses of worship five churches and a synagogue had booths lined up all in a row. The Episcopalians offered table bow...
15th century manuscript offers insight into medieval live comedy show Transcript A new study about a medieval tome includes the comedy script of an unnamed traveling entertainer, known as a minstrel, and provides a direct glimpse into the oral tradit...
Oklahoma board OKs what would be the nation's first publicly funded religious school Transcript An Oklahoma school board has approved what would be the first taxpayer-funded religious school. It's a virtual school and opponents say they'll take legal...
Drought conditions in Kansas, the nation's largest wheat producer, take a toll Transcript A deep and persistent drought has parched much of Kansas, and wheat farmers there now expect the smallest harvest in at least 60 years. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Dro...
Yoga can have big health benefits just ask the elephants at Houston's zoo Transcript The elephants take daily yoga classes. The older ones do yoga twice a day just to stay limber. One elephant, Tess, is almost 40 and can do handstands. MICHEL MARTIN,...
New York City's Homeless Bill of Rights becomes law Transcript NPR's Leila Fadel talks to New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams about what's included in the law which gives people the right to sleep outdoors in public places, but not anyplac...
Study: Most textbooks don't include key events in U.S. history that involve Latinos Transcript NPR's A Martinez speaks with Viviana Lpez Green, senior director of the racial equity initiative at UnidosUS, about the lack of Latino history in high scho...
From prison to art gallery, former inmates take center stage Transcript At the Ford Foundation Gallery in New York City, an exhibition titled No Justice Without Love features works by formerly incarcerated artists....
