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Deadly floods on July 4 highlighted Texas' vulnerability. A state study found Texas leads the nation in flood-related property damage and fatalities. So what is it doing about that?

Orange skies and heavy smoke covered large parts of the U.S. on Thursday as Canada and Minnesota grapple with wildfires. Hazardous air quality is expected to continue.

Russia is experiencing its first anthrax outbreak in more than 70 years. One child died. Health officials think it might have been triggered by warming permafrost, which unleashed dormant bacteria.

The Senate has passed a defense policy bill that includes controversial provisions requiring terrorism suspects be held in military custoday rather than civilian custody. President Obama has threatened a veto.

In India, the detention of a beloved educator on hunger strike has turned into its largest anti-government protests in years.

The Illharmonic Orchestra blends hip-hop and classical music during live performances. Its leaders tell NPR's Juana Summers how they build community with their shows, which feature all-Black musicians.

Millions of people in Europe stepped outside Wednesday to watch a spectacular sunset with a solar eclipse. The path of totality passed through portions of Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal.

The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee champ shares what it takes to spell it right in 2026.

Mills is the latest lawmaker in a recent string of congressional members facing scandals and allegations of domestic abuse while trying to run for elected office.

Texas is on track to become the country's largest data center market. But the governor has effectively issued a pause on new centers until the state can audit their energy and water usage.