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Chicago's McCormick Place is in the middle of a major migratory bird path, and its' lakeside building will soon have bird safe decals that could prevent thousands of bird collisions and death.

Ten years ago, a white police officer killed Michael Brown, a Black teen in Ferguson, Mo. His death prompted nationwide protests and a White House report on American policing. How much has changed since his death?

Hundreds of Black hospitals in the U.S. closed after passage of the Civil Rights Act when health care became integrated. Black communities lost a source of employment and pride.

Many farmers in Ethiopia have lost valuable land for growing crops. They're learning to change the way they work to make the most out of what they have.

Republicans' attacks on Tim Walz's military record mirror a 2004 smear campaign against John Kerry in some key ways. Here's how swift boating played out then — and what's different this time around.

Political observers say Kamala Harris' experience as the daughter of immigrants has intertwined with her career as a prosecutor to form a pattern: pro-immigration but tough in enforcing the law.

The Israeli military acknowledged the strike, claiming it hit a Hamas command center within the school. Hamas denied that.

Fans of Taylor Swift have been taking to the streets of Vienna to sing in protest at the cancelation of her concerts this week owing to security threats

Ukraine is on day four of a surprise attack on Kursk, some 330 miles south of Moscow. Videos are emerging of burned out Russian vehicles, Russians surrendering and long lines of Russian cars fleeing.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Blue Ribbon Baking Championship on Netflix, Lev Grossman's novel The Bright Sword, and more.