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U.K. lawmakers exploded with anger Wednesday as the country's new prime minister, Boris Johnson, announced he would be suspending parliament in early September, limiting time to make a deal on Brexit.

President Trump is responding to questions about a call he had with Ukraine's president by trying to push the spotlight onto former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter. Here's the backstory.

NPR's Noel King talks to Kimberly Wehle, constitutional law expert and law professor at the University of Baltimore, about the focus of the impeachment inquiry against President Trump.

An ambitious research expedition is getting underway in the Arctic Ocean. The first challenge is to find a massive chunk of ice to freeze into for the year long voyage.

The singer crafted a distinctive career that spanned decades and styles. Though a leading figure in her field, Norman's repertoire, fanbase and achievements stretched far beyond the opera house.

There was a time when a strike at General Motors shocked the economy. In an era of global competition and changing tastes, neither GM nor the United Auto Workers are as powerful as they once were.

Democratic presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg are making big moves to bolster their primary campaigns in Iowa, the first state to hold a contest in 2020.

When Hurricane Dorian hit the northern Bahamas a month ago, it shattered lives and ripped apart a delicate economy. Now, business owners are debating how to rebuild and whether it even makes sense.

To address climate change, scientists say countries will need to capture and contain mass amounts of carbon dioxide. It's a technical and financial challenge that more companies are taking on.

A record number of women are headed to statehouses and Capitol Hill in 2019. One hundred women were elected to the U.S. House, which means that at least…

From menu planning to dealing with the unexpected, NPR's Weekend Edition'snew holiday series offers advice to those hosting friends and family this holiday season, so it's a stress-free time for all.

Steve Inskeep talks to Bloomberg Businessweek reporter Zeke Faux about merchant cash advances, which are not considered loans. They skirt regulations and strip borrowers of their rights.

The Rock Store is a biker bar in Cornell, Calif., — north of Malibu and in the shadow of the deadly Woolsey Fire. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the owner Rich Savko about the destruction he's seeing.

The exciting, engaging, entertaining Widowsis the rare fun heist film that also functions as a solid drama, thanks largely to the lead performance from Viola Davis.

A Bollywood actress pilloried 10 years ago for complaining about sexual harassment is now reviving her complaint against a famous actor — and finding support from India's new #MeToo movement.

Costco is building a facility in Nebraska to process chickens from hundreds of nearby farms for sale as rotisserie chickens. The warehouse retailer sells 60 million rotisserie chickens each year.

Helen Reddy's 1972 single captured the spirit of second-wave feminism. Today, its echoes still sound in American culture — including a version that arrived just in time for #MeToo.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., about the General Motors job cuts and what they mean for the industry and American auto workers.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius about the palace intrigue within Saudi Arabia's royal family.

Hear Alt.Latinohot takes on new tracks from Carlos Santana, Nicola Cruz, Alizzz and more.