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To prevent future droughts and restore groundwater in West Texas, the federal government is incentivizing landowners to replace trees with native grasses. Not everyone is on board with the idea.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Maureen Mahon, professor and chair of New York University's music department, about Turner's legacy. Her raspy voice and electric stage moves influenced many performers.

Many cities argue over "defunding the police." In Kansas City, Mo., they are debating whether the city — or the state — should manage the law enforcement budget.

Families of victims of the school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, hosted a vigil to mark one year since the tragedy that forever altered their lives and their town.

Sunday's finale marks the end of Succession and its iconic opening theme. Composer Nicholas Britell reflects on shaping the show's signature sound over four seasons — and what he might do next.

Researchers are inching closer to mass-producing eggs and sperm in the lab from ordinary human cells. The technique could provide new ways to treat infertility but also open a Pandora's box.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Amy Pope, newly elected director general of the International Organization for Migration, about the U.S.-Mexico border, and global attitudes toward migrants.

Small social justice nonprofits in Minnesota were flooded with donations after the murder of George Floyd three years ago. But how much has changed in the larger picture of philanthropy.

Keith Haring was known for his colorful graffiti-style art and his AIDS activism. The late artist's work and life are the focus of a new museum exhibit in Los Angeles.

Ukraine's planned offensive creates range of expectations. Scientist near a breakthrough that could revolutionize human reproduction. Debt ceiling crisis would affect many Americans financially.