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Pumping industrial wastewater into storage wells deep underground can prime nearby faults for an earthquake. And studies show that a large quake — even one on the other side of the planet — can also push faults over the edge and set off a swarm of mini-earthquakes.

The New Hampshire primary takes place Tuesday, with the Republican field reduced to two major presidential candidates: Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.

Companies have waged a quiet revolution in package sizing that they use to squeeze more money out of us. But there’s a weapon to help consumers level the playing field: unit prices.

NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Paul Tenorio, soccer writer with The Athletic, about the Copa America soccer tournament, in which the best teams from North and South America will compete in U.S. cities.

The moment marked the highlight of a Native American ceremony to commemorate the calf's birth that featured the retelling of how a mysterious woman brought a message of reassurance during hard times.

The United States was eliminated from the Copa America with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay, a defeat sure to increase pressure to replace coach Gregg Berhalter before the 2026 World Cup.

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee tells the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports that it has an "obligation to comply" with an executive order issued by President Trump.

Last month, the federal government announced it was expanding the shelter's capacity to 3,800 beds — making it the largest shelter in the system for kids who cross the border solo.

The Women's World Cup kicks off Saturday in Canada. Twenty-four teams will compete in six cities. NPR's Scott Simon talks to NPR's Shereen Marisol Meraji about the largest sporting event for women.

Farmers in New Mexico are worried about the future of the state's most beloved crop: green and red chiles. They're increasingly relying on salty groundwater, which damages the soil and the crops.