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A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced U.S. citizens and dozens of others for their role in a failed coup attempt in May.

In December 1998, soon after its namesake's savage murder, his parents launched the Matthew Shepard Foundation to erase hate-based violence. We’ve seen big advances since then — and big setbacks. LGBTQ+ leaders discuss where we are now.

Over the past three decades, Susan Wojcicki had a knack for seeing a startup's potential. Her intuition helped shape the growth of YouTube and Google.

Former President Donald Trump says if reelected, he will invoke a centuries-old law to expedite the removal of undocumented immigrants. Can he? Here's what to know about the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

On his new album, Éxodo, regional Mexican hitmaker Peso Pluma gives listeners a sampler of his burgeoning potential as a multi-genre star.

All of the workers still missing from the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge hail from Mexico and Central America. We look at what their daily lives might have been.

A new podcast from member station KCUR showcases the unsung heroes of Kansas City history.

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Zach Williams about his debut short story collection "Beautiful Days."

VP Harris and her running mate continue their introductory tour. Ukraine launches one of its most brazen operations in the war with Russia. An extreme wildfire tore through Lahaina a year ago.

In Till, Deadwyler portrayed the mother of 14-year-old Emmett Till, whose murder became a flashpoint for the Civil Rights Movement. Now she's starring in Netflix's adaptation of August Wilson's play.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with director Jason Reitman about his new movie, "Saturday Night." It's about the creativity and chaos leading up to the first ever "Saturday Night Live" broadcast.

Florida, already hit by Hurricane Helene, is struggling to recover from Hurricane Milton.