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Oregon public health officials say more than 60 people have died in the state due to extreme heat this week. Residents are now asking what more could have been done to prevent the deaths.

This weekend, Mary Louise Kelly continues a family tradition — running the Peachtree Road Race. It won't be in person, but it will bring her a chance to run with her father's spirit in her heart.

One University of Iowa basketball player is already cashing in on new name, image, and likeness rules, FEMA is looking at how officials handled an emergency preparedness drill at a nuclear plant near the Quad Cities, and despite last week’s rain, most of Iowa is still either abnormally dry or in drought.

Noel King speaks with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield about how the U.S. plans to address pressing humanitarian crises like those unfolding in Ethiopia and Syria.

Over the past 32 years, Morning Edition has broadcast a reading of the Declaration of Independence by NPR staff as a way of marking Independence Day. This year, we also offer some historical context.

With two-thirds of U.S. adults owning a grill or smoker and 68% of them planning a July Fourth cookout, the time is ripe to highlight grilling safety. Follow these tips for a safe, fun weekend.

"This initial settlement of $850 million is the largest settlement of sexual abuse claims in United States history," Ken Rothweiler, who represents more than 16,000 men in the settlement said.

Attorney General Merrick Garland cited the impact of federal executions on inmates of color and the recent exonerations of people on death row. The department will its review policies and procedures.

Democrats in the state worked to move up the date for Gov. Newsom's recall election saying it is the governor's "best opportunity" to walk away victorious.

The NFL fined the team after an independent investigation of accusations of sexual harassment and bullying in a "highly unprofessional" environment.