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The global shipping industry is coming under increasing pressure to cut the pollution created by the world's merchant fleet. The effort to reduce ship emissions isn't going well.

Costco pays $17 an hour after a second raise this year. Starbucks is raising hourly pay to $15 amid a union effort. Major chains are pushing to draw workers, who have shunned a million retail jobs.

Russian forces are moving toward another Ukrainian nuclear power plant. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has generated a refugee crisis. Ex-Attorney General Barr defends his record in a new book.

As the human toll of the coronavirus continues to mount, so does the cost that comes from living during a pandemic. For some, it means choosing between paying bills or buying masks just to stay safe.

Car buyers today continue to face fewer choices and much higher prices — and cheap vehicles are especially hard to find. It's not just that there are fewer cars; the ones being made are fancier, too.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan about how Friday's attack at a U.S. Capitol checkpoint affects the ongoing security review in the wake of the Jan. 6 riot.

The Mongolian-born wrestler, who has won a record 45 grand sumo tournament titles, announced his decision to retire to the Japan Sumo Association on Monday.

Filmmakers Keith Bedford and Shiho Fukada hope their film will contribute to building a society in both Japan and U.S. that is more accepting and welcoming of 'the other' than they are today.

Our Nigerian critic wants you to know: We Africans do not see wild animals in our backyards! Women are allowed to own businesses! But I did admire the awesome head-ties — and powerful princesses!

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with White House economic adviser Brian Deese as inflation soars to its highest in 30 years.

A new report from UNESCO estimates the potential lifetime earnings lost to the world's children due to school closings. But there are ways to prevent this from happening.

Many people adopted dogs during the pandemic and got used to letting them run free at nearly empty parks and school fields. Now, some cities are aiming to put those dogs back on the leash.