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Hegseth was voted out of committee Monday along party lines. The Senate is expected to take up his nomination soon; it is unclear how these new allegations will alter the trajectory of his nomination.

The jury also decided to hold a Virginia-based military contractor responsible for contributing to the torture and mistreatment of detainees at the notorious Iraqi prison two decades ago.

By one measure, about a third of all prisoners will be considered geriatric by 2030. Prison systems are grappling with how to care for their elderly prisoners — and how to pay for it.

It's Black History Month and the Up First newsletter wants to highlight local history makers. Do you know anyone who has made a difference and should be celebrated this month? If so, we want to hear.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Bourbon Balls, Somebody Somewhere, The Amazing Race and Tim Curry's performance of A Christmas Carol.

A landmark verdict orders Chiquita, one of the worlds largest banana companies, to pay millions of dollars in damages to the relatives of eight Colombian men murdered by a paramilitary death squad.

A landmark verdict orders Chiquita, one of the worlds largest banana companies, to pay millions of dollars in damages to the relatives of eight Colombian men murdered by a paramilitary death squad.

The pharmaceutical companies behind Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight-loss meds push to prevent compounding pharmacies from making cheaper copies. They argue they can keep up with demand on their own.

Kamala Harris is capitalizing on reports Donald Trump has fascist tendencies while he pushes back on the accusations.

Set in Victorian times, Poor Things was a departure from Ruffalo's prior work in movies like Zodiac and Spotlight, and his Marvel role as the Incredible Hulk. Originally broadcast Feb. 13, 2024.

Oklahoma's governor waited until the day of Emmanuel Littlejohn's execution to announce whether he would grant the prisoner clemency. Littlejohn spoke to NPR.

Syrians are celebrating the overthrow of longtime President Bashar al-Assad who fled Damascus, and has been given asylum in Russia.