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Fatima Ibrahim wears Haute Hijab's recycled chiffon hijab on Eid al-Fitr.

The Latest Eid Fashion Trend? Sustainability

Muslim designers, noticing a demand for sustainable Eid clothing, have launched eco-friendly pieces leading up to the holiday.

Tyler Merfeld co-owns Toad Style BK in New York and says his restaurant was overwhelmed by the promotion.

Grubhub offered free lunches in New York City. That's when the chaos began

Yesterday was a bad day for Grubhub. The food delivery service launched a free lunch promotion for people in New York City. And spoiler alert: it backfired.

Abortion rights opponents hold signs outside the Supreme Court on June 27, 2022.

Who and what is behind abortion ban trigger law bills? Two groups laid the groundwork

Two national organizations have gained a reputation for taking the lead on model legislation to restrict and block abortions. Now, states are needing to grapple with the laws they passed.

Sarah Palin, a Republican seeking the sole U.S. House seat in Alaska, speaks during a forum for candidates, on May 12, 2022, in Anchorage, Alaska.

Palin, Begich and Gross advance in the Alaska U.S. House race

The top four vote-getters in the special primary advance to a special election, set for Aug. 16, in which ranked choice voting will be used.

Russian army Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin, 21, is seen behind glass during a court hearing in Kyiv on Wednesday. He went on trial in Ukraine for the killing of an unarmed civilian and pleaded guilty. It is the first time a member of the Russian military has been prosecuted for a war crime since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 18)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Briana Scurry blocks a penalty shootout during overtime of the Women's World Cup Final against China at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., July 10, 1999. The U.S. team won 5-4 on penalties.

A brain injury cut short Briana Scurry's soccer career. It didn't end her story

After a traumatic brain injury left her in terrible pain and unable to work, the legendary goalkeeper had to pawn her Olympic medals. Scurry charts her road to recovery in My Greatest Save.

"This will help a lot of single parents out there," Daisy Hohman, a Minnesota mother whose tax refunds were garnished after her three children were placed in foster care, says of the change in federal guidance.

The federal government will allow states to stop charging families for foster care

Following an NPR investigation, the Department of Health and Human Services issued guidance to state and county officials that lets them stop charging parents whose children are placed in foster care.

Walter Delgado often thinks of Modesto, a man he met while traveling to the U.S. from El Salvador.

Walter almost gave up crossing the Mexican desert. Then a fellow migrant carried him

Walter Delgado was 11 when he and his grandpa began the dangerous journey from El Salvador to the U.S. Along the way, Delgado started to falter, but another traveler carried him across the border.

Dave Chappelle looks on during UFC 264: Poirier v McGregor 3 at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Opinion: For comedians, safety is a growing concern

NPR's Scott Simon wonders if comedians are at increased risk for assault these days, given Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock and an incident this week involving Dave Chappelle.

Explosion at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria kills over 50

More than 50 people were killed and many injured when an explosion rocked an illegal oil refinery in southeastern Nigeria, state officials and police said Saturday.

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