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In a landmark report, the world's top climate scientists are warning that Earth is headed toward unprecedented warming. Preventing the worst effects will demand a U-turn away from use of fossil fuels.

In the news, the al-Aqsa mosque compound is a fuse for conflict between Israel and Palestinians. But in daily life of Muslims, it's a park, holy site and, yes, a symbol of resistance.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Jane Lubchenco, who leads climate and environment science efforts at the White House, about the findings of the United Nations' major new report on climate change.

Increasing gun violence across the country is a growing concern. In one New York neighborhood, paid members of the community help curb tensions that lead to shootings. They can do what police can't.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rebecca Keegan, senior editor for The Hollywood Reporter, about the resignation of Time's Up board chairwoman Roberta Kaplan.

Renovations to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge made it produce an eerie humming sound. Guitarist Nate Mercereau heard its musical potential and made an album by playing along.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., about the infrastructure bill, climate change and the state of the pandemic in Florida.

Democrats hope to pass immigration reform through budget reconciliation, but it's unclear if the rules will permit them to do that.

A widely criticized Republican-led review of the 2020 general election in Arizona's largest county appears to be nearing the end. Here's a look at what happens next.

Over two weeks, critic Linda Holmes watched every Olympic discipline, from archery to wrestling. Fast sports, slow sports, graceful sports and hard crashes. As it turned out, they're all beautiful.