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Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023. The trend indicates that warming could be speeding up, climate monitoring teams reported.

Georgetown University is moving Let Freedom Ring, its annual event celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr., to the historical Howard Theatre in order to save money, the university said.

Michigan Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she is under federal investigation for posting a video urging members of the military not to obey illegal orders.

A large health care union is attempting to place a proposal before voters in November that would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of billionaires. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying to block the measure.

The term “Blue Zones” describes communities where people live very long lives. Diet and exercise are some of the reasons, along with low stress and rich social interactions.

The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

You know that feeling when you finish a book and just have to discuss it with someone? That's a great book club book. Here are 20 tried-and-true titles that are sure to get the conversation started.

A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children's cognitive development and emotional well-being.

Iran's judiciary head signaled Wednesday there would be fast trials and executions ahead for suspects detained in nationwide protests despite a warning from President Trump.