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Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe, but on earth it's in short supply. And Iran's retaliatory strikes on helium-rich Qatar have made it even more scarce.

NPR's Don Gonyea sends an audio postcard from Detroit's Guardian Building, an Art Deco landmark that reflects the city's resilience and beauty.

Europe's deadly, record-breaking heat wave is pushing east, bringing extreme temperatures from Rome to Ukraine.

President Trump officially nominated Todd Blanche to be the next Attorney General, setting up a potential confirmation fight in Congress.

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the popularity of ranch dressing among international visitors to the U.S. during the World Cup games.

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

A Radiohead song from the '90s has just made its Billboard chart debut — 28 years later.

Alaska's Supreme Court ordered that Dan Sullivan, a retired teacher, must be included on the primary ballot for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat. He will challenge Sen. Dan Sullivan in the August primary.

What do World Cup champions crave after a win? Pizza from an Orange, N.J., bagel shop. BXJ made 46 pies for the Spanish team after their victory.

Regional police and prosecutors said an airport employee discovered a drone near the airport's south runway with "an unknown explosive device," and the object was examined by police

U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, and job gains for the two previous months were weaker than initially reported, according to a report Friday from the Labor Department.

The bill is meant to stifle Russia's economy by allowing for tough new tariffs against major importers of Russian energy. The legislation was led by Lindsey Graham before his unexpected death in July.

The president is planning to give remarks on "restoring law and order," according to the White House. Trump has vowed to end "weaponization" of the DOJ after having been investigated himself.

Thousands of pro-Trump insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol. Where does the country go from here?

The number of infections dropped significantly during the lockdown. People will again be allowed to move without restriction. Jerusalem's three main holy sites will reopen to the general public.

North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis has entered the home stretch of his competitive and costly reelection bid with nearly $2.4 million more cash on hand than Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Elections Commission on Thursday.

With hospitals in the state filling up with patients, Gov. Kim Reynolds, who once dismissed restrictions as "feel-good" measures, said Monday: "If Iowans don't buy into this, we'll lose."

Duke Energy customers in North Carolina who want rebates for installing solar panels will have two chances to apply next year, instead of one. State regulators last week approved Duke's request to accept applications in January and July instead of just January.

Markets welcomed President Trump's recommendation the transition process begin, which will provide critical resources and information to President-elect Joe Biden's team.

The playwright's first printed collection of plays, published in 1623, sold at a Christie's auction in New York on Wednesday for $9.98 million.