Six years ago, USA Gymnastics was on the brink of collapse amid a sex abuse scandal that had cost it sponsorships and piled up lawsuits. Now, the organization hopes it has turned the page.
The agreement says the chain must correct any future safety violations regarding blocked exits or access to fire extinguishers and electrical panels — or face fines of up to $500,000 per violation.
The Education Department is handling record numbers of discrimination cases, including those involving disability. The backlog leaves some families waiting for help.
Cities across the country are using billions of dollars in federal funding to make streets safer. But in some places, that’s accelerating conflict with local residents who don’t like the changes.
Republicans hope to return Wisconsin to former President Donald Trump in November. While they hope the RNC can deliver resources, they are also building a ground game to engage voters new voters.
Even when patients double-check that their care is covered by insurance, health providers may send them bills as they haggle with insurers over reimbursement. It's stressful and annoying — but legal.
NPR staff and contributors share their favorite video games of 2024 so far.
Cal Fire Chief Joe Tyler said the agency and its partners are equipped with with fire trucks, bulldozers, and newly introduced Blackhawk helicopters that can fly at night.
A radiologist in Gaza tells NPR he endured beatings and mistreatment during seven months in Israeli detention. Israel has incarcerated thousands of Gazans since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
Phoenix wants to reduce the number of deaths from extreme heat. One strategy is to provide chilled water in public spaces.
The Secret Service is facing sharp questions and criticism in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer asks independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont why progressive lawmakers want President Biden to stay on the Democratic presidential ticket.
Donald Trump's running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, grew up in southern Ohio. He became nationally known in 2016 after publishing his best-selling and controversial memoir: "Hillbilly Elegy."
Singer-songwriter Clairo became famous by making music in her bedroom and posting it online. Now with her third album, Charm, she's got a full band to back her up.
Donald Trump picks Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his vice presidential nominee. The Secret Service is under fire after the attempt on Trump's life. After pausing his campaign, Biden heads to Nevada.
Triathlon and marathon swimming are to take place in the Seine, where it has been illegal to swim for more than a century. The water has tested unsafe in recent weeks, and cleaner on other days.
The law, which is the first in the nation, bans school rules requiring school staff to disclose a student's gender identity or sexual orientation to any other person without the child's permission.
As the first night of the Republican National Convention unfolded, Biden sat for a new televised interview, this time with NBC's Lester Holt.
We're at the peak of summer, which means sunny days on the grass with a good book! Best-selling authors Tia Williams and Jean Chen Ho join host Brittany Luse to give their recommendations for great summer reads. They also offer some armchair theories on why we love a gossipy summer novel.
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The Guest by Emma Klein
Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City by Jane Wong
Hip-Hop Is History by Questlove with Ben Greenman
Devil is Fine by John Vercher
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In the days after the assassination attempt, Donald Trump secured the Republican presidential nomination, announced his VP pick and had a legal case dismissed.
Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, dismissed the entire federal case against the former president involving his handling of classified documents.
Consider This host Ailsa Chang spoke with NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson about the legal issues in the ruling and its implications.
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Now officially the Republican nominee for president in 2024, former President Trump has chosen Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Vance has been in the Senate just two years.
A federal judge appointed by former President Trump has dismissed the classified documents case against him after finding the prosecutor was unconstitutionally appointed.
Across the world, people are looking in horror at the rise of political violence in the U.S. But many international leaders have also fallen prey to political extremism.
Six years ago, USA Gymnastics was on the brink of collapse after a sexual abuse scandal. Now, a new generation of leadership is trying to steer the organization in a new direction.
Former race car driver and legendary team owner Michael Andretti wants to join the prestigious Formula 1 series. But F1 rejected his bid. And the U.S. Congress is questioning why.
