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Tomorrow, the United States of America celebrates its 250th anniversary. The planning of events has been marked by the cancellation of long scheduled programs.

Millions are suffering through extreme heat, and nights don't bring much relief. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ashley Ward, director of Duke University's Heat Policy Innovation Hub.

The designer of today's American flag remembers the day he created it for a student project.

Nearly four and a half years after Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's frontline advances have slowed almost to a halt as Ukrainian counterattacks and defensive tactics become increasingly effective.

NPR's A Martinez talks with Bryan West, a reporter who covers Taylor Swift for USA Today and The Tennessean, about what's could be the most anticipated wedding of the summer.

Geology is the star attraction in many national parks, but Arches National Park reveals erosional wonders like no other place on Earth.

After 90 minutes of play, the electronic board signaled 10 minutes of added time, and it was difficult to imagine at that point just how much drama would be packed into the coming minutes.

The 5-year-old seal has a social media following twice the size of Tasmania's population, and his antics include bending traffic bollards and blocking roads.

Lam was one of five people from Causeway Bay Books who disappeared in 2015. He later detailed his detention by Chinese authorities.

Upper Basin states like Utah worry water could get leased to cities downstream. Tribe members say they want to access a resource that is rightfully theirs.