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A heat wave is set to blanket much of the U.S. from the Midwest to the Northeast this week. Mark Elliot, a meteorologist with The Weather Channel, …

We meet JD McCrary and Shahadi Wright Joseph, who voice the young Simba and the young Nala in the new Disney remake of "The Lion King." Also, 50 years ago this month, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history by …

We continue our series of conversations with 2020 presidential candidates by speaking with Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), a former Marine who's …

An investigation by The Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica found that 1 in 3 villages in Alaska don't have any police officers. Some communities are …

Republican strategist Alice Stewart and Democratic strategist Bill Press join Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson and Robin Young to discuss the political …

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker talks with Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson about his campaign to be the Democratic presidential candidate. Also, …

A judge is expected to rule Thursday on whether to grant bail to financier Jeffrey Epstein while he awaits trial on sex trafficking and conspiracy …

NPR's Domenico Montanaro joins Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson to discuss the latest on President Trump's racist tweets about four female freshmen …

A beloved community activist and founder of Baton Rouge's African American history museum, Sadie Roberts-Joseph, was found dead in the truck of a car on Friday. As news of her death spread, Louisiana state Rep. C. …

This morning on Fox News, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) urged President Trump to "aim higher" in criticizing four Democratic congresswomen of color, …

Tropical Storm Barry is inching closer to Louisiana and heavy, unrelenting rain is a main concern going into the weekend. We check in with …

Leaving the White House on Friday morning with Labor Secretary Alex Acosta by his side, President Trump said Acosta would be resigning in one week. …

After weeks of delay, there are reports that nationwide ICE raids are set to begin Sunday in at least 10 major cities. NPR's Franco Ordoñez speaks …

Forecasters are predicting a storm picking up steam in the Gulf of Mexico could arrive in Louisiana this weekend as a hurricane. Meanwhile, parts of …

Republican strategist Matt Mackowiak and Democratic strategist Maria Cardona join Here & Now's Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson to discuss today's …

The World Cup-winning United States women's soccer team is being honored with a ticker-tape parade in New York on Wednesday. The U.S. defeated the Netherlands on Sunday to capture its second-straight World Cup. Also, as …

Twenty million Americans could lose health insurance if a federal appeals court rules against the Affordable Care Act. The Obama-era law will get a …

Sen. Tim Kaine joins Here & Now's Robin Young to discuss why he is among the lawmakers calling for Labor Secretary Alex Acosta to resign over his …

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to go ahead with a massive raid this week of undocumented immigrants. NPR's Ron Elving joins us …

Hedge fund manager Jeffrey Epstein is being charged with sex trafficking of minors and paying victims to recruit other underage girls. Host Robin …

Colorado saw its most destructive wildfire season in years in 2018. It's predicted that wildfires in the state will become even more destructive as …

The new National Geographic documentary "Apollo: Missions to the Moon" examines the Apollo program using archival footage including NASA film, local …

We get the latest on President Trump's renewed efforts to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census. Also, the U.S. economy entered its 121st month of consecutive growth this week, a historic high that beats out …

Tanks are on display in Washington, D.C., for the July 4th parade. But protests in opposition to the unusually grand events are also underway. The …

Sen. Kamala Harris is rising in the polls after her performance at last week's Democratic presidential debate. Democratic strategist Adrienne Elrod …

The Pentagon is scrambling to to arrange for the military hardware President Trump wants for Thursday's Fourth of July celebration in Washington, …

Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) discusses conditions he observed Monday on a visit to two southern border facilities where undocumented migrants are …

Two Army tanks have reportedly arrived in Washington, D.C., where they'll be part of President Trump's "Salute to America" event. But the White House faces criticism over the event's high cost and the potential damage …

President Trump made history this weekend when he briefly met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the demilitarized zone. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe joins us for the latest on Trump's visit. And, Greisa Martinez swam …

In a recent spate of op-eds, wealthy individuals like Eli Broad, Abigail Disney and others seem to be embracing the idea of a "wealth tax" to fight economic inequity. Also, for many residents of Washington, D.C., the …

Ten more Democratic presidential candidates debated each other Thursday night. Former Vice President Joe Biden was sharply criticized by other …

Friday marks 50 years since the Stonewall riots in New York, which helped spark the LGBTQ rights movement. So where does the movement stand for young people now who identify as LGBTQ? Host Jeremy Hobson speaks with Amit …

Ten Democrats took to lecterns Wednesday night, sharply divided on health care, immigration and how to win back the presidency from Donald Trump. The discussion continues with 10 more candidates debating Thursday night. …

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that partisan redistricting is a political question, not reviewable by federal courts and can't judge …

A group of Democratic presidential candidates are set to debate on Wednesday night in the first of two primary debates this week. Republican strategist Alice Stewart and Democratic strategist Bill Press join us to …

Miami will host the first Democratic presidential primary debate Wednesday night ahead of the 2020 election. We preview the debate with NPR political …

Iran has sharply criticized new U.S. sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic's supreme leader and other top officials, saying the measures spell an end to diplomacy between the two nations. Also, John Williams' novel …

The federal government moved 249 migrant children from a detention center in Clint, Texas, after reports of poor living conditions. Julián Aguilar, a …

The Trump administration says it's set to impose more sanctions on Iran Monday. The move comes after the president called off an airstrike in response to Iran downing a U.S. drone. Also, after a motorcycle accident that …

We learn more about Supreme Court decisions coming down Monday. Also, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado says he's running for president on a …

President Trump said he called off an airstrike on Iran Thursday after Iran shot down a U.S. drone. Republican Sen. John Kennedy joins Here & …

NPR White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe and Fox News senior Capitol Hill producer Chad Pergram join Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson and Lisa Mullins to …

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it shot down a U.S. drone in Iranian airspace. The U.S. says the drone was actually in international airspace. Host …

We get the latest on Iran-U.S. tensions from NPR international correspondent David Welna, following Iran's Revolutionary Guard saying it shot down an …

Inspired by a single photograph of Egyptian activists poring over a computer screen above Tahrir Square during the 2011 riots, brothers Patrick and Daniel Lazour created the musical stage drama "We Live In Cairo." Here …

As we continue our series of conversations with 2020 presidential candidates, Democrat Andrew Yang tells Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson that America …

A federal court in Ohio extended the deadline for state legislators there to redraw its congressional maps. Ohio Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler joins host Robin Young to discuss the redistricting fight in the …

President Trump is ordering an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East, after Iran announced on Monday that it would soon defy the 2015 nuclear …

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says Trump would be "perfectly happy" raising tariffs on more Chinese goods if the two countries can't strike a trade …

President Trump said on Friday that Iran carried out the attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Here & Now security analyst Jim Walsh of …