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NPR's Scott Simon talks to a pastor and parishioners at East Washington Heights Baptist Church about crime in Washington, D.C., and whether the National Guard deployment helps or hurts the city.

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

Vehicles impacted by the recall include 2022 to 2026 plug-in hybrid electric models of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Last week, Newsom was in New York City for Climate Week where he touted California’s efforts on combatting climate change.He was met by protesters.

In September, the Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series returns to Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. For over two decades, the Perspectives Lecture Series has been engaging the public on research conducted worldwide by scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The fall 2025 series highlights Scripps Institution of Oceanography marine research and its contributions to society — from the development of new, economically-grounded strategies for sustaining critical ecosystems and fisheries to innovative research at the intersection of oceanography and human health. Hear directly from Scripps Oceanography scientists on how they envision the future of research to understand and protect our ocean planet for the benefit of all. The series kicks off with Marine Prosperity Areas: A New Hope in Conservation, featuring Scripps Oceanography Professor and Marine Ecologist Octavio Aburto. Marine Protected Areas have long been the most effective tools for marine ecosystem restoration, but these efforts often require sacrifices today for benefits decades in the future. Learn how Aburto’s research has influenced the evolution of a more holistic approach to marine conservation focused on Marine Prosperity Areas. Aburto and a multinational team of marine scientists and economists have developed a comprehensive new framework for marine management that combines ecosystem conservation, economic growth, environmental responsibility and social policy — ultimately benefiting both people and the planet. Lecture Schedule: Monday, September 8, 2025, 7-8 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Marine Prosperity Areas Represent a New Hope in Conservation Speaker: Octavio Aburto, Marine Ecologist and Scripps Oceanography Professor Additional lectures to follow: Monday, October 6, 2025, 7-8 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2025, 7-8 p.m. Lectures are free for Birch Aquarium members and $12 for the general public. Seating is limited and advanced reservations are required for all guests, including members. Registration is now open for the September lecture and will soon be added for the others. Birch Aquarium opens daily at 9 a.m. with closing hours varying by day. Purchase tickets online in advance for the best pricing or buy an annual membership to visit the aquarium all year. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for details including the Daily Schedule. Birch Aquarium on Instagram / TikTok / Facebook

For a night of propulsive fiction and music with New York Times bestselling author M.L. Rio, don’t miss this San Diego celebration of "Hot Wax"! Join the Library Shop SD at the Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common for a compelling, rock-and-roll, ticketed literary event in collaboration with Mysterious Galaxy. Meet M.L. Rio, get your copy of "Hot Wax" signed, and get your photo taken with one of our favorite authors. This is a ticketed literary event in collaboration with Mysterious Galaxy. Tickets include a copy of the book and seating for up to two guests. Your book order will be available for pickup at Library Shop SD any time after "Hot Wax" is officially published on September 9, or at the event on October 6. Proceeds from tickets and books purchased with Library Shop SD support the San Diego Public Library. M.L. Rio on Facebook / Instagram

Even amid rising grocery prices and increased sensitivity to environmental issues, Americans still trash once-edible food at alarming rates.

In the corporate battle over parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN's fate remains up for grabs. President Trump wants a say in what happens next.

NPR combed through court records and other data related to Trump's takeover of D.C. police to get a better understanding of who has been swept up in the federal surge and what charges they are facing.

China's top trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, told reporters the two had reached a "preliminary consensus," while Trump's treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said there was "a very successful framework."