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For many of the Afghans evacuated to the United States last August, their journey remains very much a work in progress.

California’s power grid operator has called for a second day of voluntary energy conservation as the state swelters under a record-setting heat wave.

"The whole reason I wanted to go back to the fields with my parents is because I wouldn't have the degree and the diploma if it wasn't for them," says Jennifer Rocha, recent graduate of UC San Diego.

In a speech to the U.N. climate summit on Monday, President Biden will lay out his strategy for reaching goals to curb emissions.

The $10 billion telescope is nearly ready to begin capturing images that scientists hope will help uncover the mysteries of the universe — and scope out other possible habitable planets.

If you had to leave your home, you'd bring essential items for survival. But if you could take one sentimental object, what would it be? We asked refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Honduras and more.

A large body of research shows being denied an abortion limits women's education, time in the workforce and wages. It also finds long-term negative impacts for their children.

Reed most recently served as manager of programs and operations for the national housing team of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation.

Long underpaid and underappreciated, substitute teachers are key to keeping schools open this year. But a shortage of subs has created another layer of chaos to this pandemic school year.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with John Kerry, U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, about the current outlook on climate change and the global endeavor to combat it.