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Congress passed a bill Friday to keep the interest rate on government-backed student loans from doubling. It's a victory for students, but other compromises by Congress could cost them a lot more in the long run.

The suspect, Thomas Jacob Sanford, served in the Marines from 2004 to 2008, military officials confirmed to NPR. He was killed in a shootout with police.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is offering recommendations for COVID vaccinations for young children that differ from CDC guidance. NPR speaks with Dr. Céline Gounder.

A quarter of the country's National Park Service positions have now been cut in 2025. The National Parks Conservation Association is now warning of more cuts in President Trump's and the U.S. House's budget proposals.

A plane carrying more than 300 workers from South Korea who were detained during an immigration raid at a battery factory in Georgia last week left Atlanta around noon Thursday, bound for South Korea.

Facing criticism from all sides, France's new prime minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than 24 hours after naming his government and after less than a month in office, plunging the country into a deep political crisis.

Researchers say recently discovered teeth come from a previously undiscovered species of Australopithecus, adding to our understanding of human evolution.

The Fed lowered interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday in an effort to cushion the sagging job market. The move comes as policymakers face growing pressure from President Trump.

The FTC has approved the so-called 'Click to Cancel' rule, making it easier for customers to cancel subscriptions. Planet Money examines why so many services began using the subscription model.

From the campaign trail this past week: former President Trump played music at a town hall rather than take questions, giving Democrats a renewed talking point about his mental fitness.

News organizations have spent months predicting a tight Election Day battle for the presidency -- the results could take days to call. TV news executives say they're ready.

The statue honors Trump's "long-lasting bond" with Epstein, which the president denies. The National Park Service took down the statue after one day last week, saying it didn't comply with its permit.

As Europeans debate over the environmental impact of mining lithium, a project in Germany shows how to do it without leaving a carbon footprint.

As China's economy plateaus and social inequality widens, perceptions that people's lives can only improve in China are fading.

Billboard has revised its system of removing songs from the Hot 100 singles chart once they've gotten too old to qualify as contemporary hits.

Meteorites - the rocks that hurtle from outer space and make it to Earth, get a moment to shine when collectors gather in Cincinnati to show off the treasures they have found this Saturday.

Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.

The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program allows property owners in certain flood-prone areas to sell their home or business to the government. Gov. Stein says no applications have been approved yet.

The Smithsonian's museums and zoo are now closed due to the government shut down. Tours of historic Washington, D.C. sites have been suspended and the National Gallery of Art is also closed.

The charity GiveDirectly announced plans to give 6000 people living in extreme poverty a guaranteed income for a decade. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with co-founder Michael Faye about the project.