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Rating agency Fitch has cut the U.S.' credit rating, lowering it by one notch from the top grade. It cited big government deficits and a deterioration in governance over the last two decades.

NPR's A Martinez talks to Nigerian sensation Rema about the global success of his song "Calm Down," and the rise of the music genre Afrobeats.

Former President Donald Trump relies on conservative media outlets as a pillar of his support. How did they cover Trump's latest indictment related to the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol?

The Hollywood sign is LA's monument to the entertainment industry. NPR's A Martinez talks to Alison Martino, a writer and amateur historian, about the signs origins and symbolism.

The U.S. trucking industry is getting more diverse as it battles a driver shortage. One group is working to recruit LGBTQ+ drivers. (Story aired on Weekend Edition Saturday on July 22, 2023.)

NPR's A Martinez talks to Bob Hamilton, head of Eurasia Research at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, about drone attacks. The Kremlin blames Kyiv — while Ukraine hasn't claimed responsibility.

NASA recently lost contact with its Voyager 2 spacecraft. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Suzanne Dodd, project manager for the Voyager Interstellar mission, about what happened.

Dozens of public schools won't have traditional libraries when classes start. Teachers and parents criticize reforms turning some libraries into centers for students with disciplinary problems.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a comprehensive plan to curb gun violence by addressing the root causes, and providing more support for the city's youth.

Former President Donald Trump is now facing a third indictment. The latest charges stem from his efforts to cling to power after losing the 2020 election.