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The law ending abortion rights for most women goes into effect Wednesday. It allows people to sue anyone who tries to help a woman obtain an abortion, if she's been pregnant for more than six weeks.

Texas Republicans have passed a sweeping voting bill that includes new restrictions. The legislation passed despite Democrats' historic efforts to derail it.

An experiment involving dog treats suggests our canine pals may understand the difference when a human withholds a treat by accident and when they do so on purpose. But don't press your luck.

As part of NPR's 50th anniversary, we're looking back at other cultural milestones of 1971. That year The Doors released their final album L.A. Woman — and the band's lead singer Jim Morrison died.

While the job market has improved, millions are still relying on pandemic unemployment benefits, which are set to run out soon. Some states have already cut benefits, but that plan may have backfired.

The CDC says using COVID-19 vaccines in ways that have not been authorized — such as in underage children, or as a booster dose — can leave providers and individuals uncovered if problems arise.

A system developed in the Netherlands for insulating existing homes has proven to be so cost-effective that it has attracted the attention of New York state, which plans to copy it.

The Caldor Fire in Northern California rages on as crews work to keep it from the densely populated town of South Lake Tahoe. The fire has grown to over 190,000 acres and is less than 20% contained.

Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard play a celebrity couple in this extravagant movie musical. Critic Justin Chang warns you'll have to get on the film's bizarre wavelength, but he's grateful it exists.

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Nabih Bulos, Middle East correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, about the Taliban's takeover of the Kabul airport.