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With a presidential campaign and historic demonstrations unfolding, the country's youngest voters and activists are navigating the power of direct action versus electoral politics in real time.

The Charlotte Hornets are back in action after a week off due to COVID-19 protocols associated with opposing teams, the Carolina Hurricanes are on a roll and the Carolina Panthers pink-slipped several players getting that salary cap down.

Residents of Lanier, Indiana are disturbed, amused or bored by an emailed sex survey. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Robyn Ryle about her collection of short stories, "Sex of the Midwest."

Uganda is one of the countries that's greatly affected by the reduction of U.S. foreign aid. Here's how the health care system is responding — with trepidation, innovation and resilience.

Uganda is one of the countries that's greatly affected by the reduction of U.S. foreign aid. Here's how the health care system is responding — with trepidation, innovation and resilience.

The U.S. imposes sanctions on Russia after it moves troops into regions of Ukraine. The economic fallout from Ukraine may be felt at gas pumps. Final deals in the opioid crisis are expected soon.

The WTO predicts a sharp slowdown in global trade. Ukrainian forces are taking back territory that had been captured by Russia. A new NPR poll shows President Biden's approval rating is up.

The artwork, titled, America, was stolen from the palace where Winston Churchill was born.

Credit unions are seeking to expand into rural areas through legislation moving in the state House, a move they say would improve access to banking.

In Los Angeles on Saturday, the Decoders, along with a 20-piece band and a dozen vocalists, will perform a tribute concert to late soul singer.

Congressional leaders returned to familiar ground Saturday, digging in on opposite sides of a stalemate over a coronavirus relief package they all is badly needed to help struggling Americans.

The reversal comes one day after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reportedly criticized the NYSE's decision not to delist the companies.

We're catching up with the latest on the Department of Justice's lawsuit against Google.

Voters in Rhode Island have passed a ballot measure that will drop the words "Providence Plantations" from the official state name.

In a gospel lamentation, the 74-year-old Memphis soul singer invites us to take solace in the faith that a better world is attainable.

As COVID-19 cases continue to soar across the country, officials are pleading with the public to rethink large holiday gatherings to mitigate the spread.

Amy Coney Barrett said she would "keep an open mind" on the question about whether to admit TV cameras to the now-closed Supreme Court.

The panel plans to vote on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court on Thursday, Oct. 22, despite attempts by Democrats to delay the proceedings.

With his songs of heartache, Soriano is an essential piece of the bachata story. Known as "El Duque de la Bachata" ("The Duke of Bachata"), Soriano gives a raw but beautiful performance at the NPR Music offices.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to the longtime outsider soul artist about his new country-influenced album Sorry You Couldn't Make It, which features contributions from Bon Iver and Jenny Lewis.