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The Pontifex has long used his platform to advocate for climate change awareness. Now he's attending one of the biggest conferences seeking to address it.

As the rainy season begins in Northern California, newts are on the move. Dedicated volunteers in the San Francisco Bay Area are helping the tiny amphibians reach their breeding grounds safely.

Romania's political landscape is reeling after a little-known, far-right populist secured the first round in the presidential election, going from an obscure candidate to beating the incumbent prime minister.

For the first time since 2020, COVID is not one of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S.

Slaughterhouses, while safer than decades ago, are some of the country's most hazardous workplaces. They are fined by the government for safety violations, but those fines may not be big enough.

What can a city in decline do to make a comeback? In Springfield, Ohio, a new school is trying to turn the tide. But local leaders say keeping young people from moving away is key to economic revival.

Last week, a new study was released confirming that scientists had successfully modified human embryos to eliminate a genetic defect. We asked you for your questions.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to three high schoolers from New York City about their experiences with anti-Asian hate: Joyce Jiang, Amanda Chen, and Lily Zheng.

Half the country's adults are now fully vaccinated and nearly two-thirds have a single dose as restrictions continue to lift and COVID-19 cases drop.

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro hears from recruiters and employers on why some companies will want employees to return to work, in person, by fall, saying it is better for morale and the local economy.