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President Bush maintains Congress gave his administration the power to eavesdrop on some domestic phone calls without warrants as part of broader "use of force" authorization. Many in Congress disagree.

Mulvaney, a trans influencer, says she waited for things to get better: "But surprise! They haven't really." Sales of the beer tanked after conservatives blasted Bud Light's sponsorship.

Some of the hottest global weather in recorded history is happening this week. It's likely that record temperatures will continue to occur this year.

The double-digit tuition hikes of recent years have slowed, though tuition is still rising faster than the inflation rate in some places, according to the College Board. The group has released its new report on tuition increases at U.S. public and private universities.

The iconic spindly plants are under threat from a variety of factors, including climate change and development, and the California legislature is stepping in to help.

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The world's astronomers finally voted today on the highly controversial issue of how to define a planet. The official definition means Pluto is no longer a planet. NPR's David Kestenbaum reports on the pandemonium in the convention halls of Prague, where the astronomers are meeting.

Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa offers his insight into President Barack Obama's remarks Tuesday. In his news conference, Obama said the economic recovery will take patience.

Damage estimates in Picher, Okla., where deadly tornadoes struck over the weekend, are complicated by the fact that much of the former lead-mining town was already scheduled for demolition because of ecological concerns.

General Motors and Chrysler say they need to trim their network of franchises so when they emerge from bankruptcy proceedings they will be successful. In a Senate hearing Wednesday, lawmakers questioned whether the companies are abandoning the loyal dealerships and consumers who have supported them.