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The White House has ordered several deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., about why he's calling for a hearing on the missions.

Nations must act on climate change under international law — if they don’t, they could be held liable.

The government shutdown is delaying the release of funds that help millions of Americans afford their winter heating bills. In Pennsylvania, officials state that there is currently no funding available for the program.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Teen Line volunteers about how the peer-led support service continues providing mental health support, despite funding cuts to programs nationwide.

State officials recently voted to increase premiums for the state health plan, meaning premiums and copays for employees like teachers and principals will go up. Officials say it was necessary to keep the plan from floundering financially, but some educators see it as part of a larger trend of disappearing incentives to stay in a demanding career.

A $7,500 tax credit is available for the lease or purchase of many electric vehicles — but only if contracts are inked by midnight on Sept. 30. The result: The market for EVs is a little distorted.

What is a presidential turkey pardon – and why is it happening again?

For this Thanksgiving, Planet Money and The Indicator staffers offer economic insights they're grateful for.

Mecklenburg County voters on Tuesday voted yes on an increase in the sales tax to fund a nearly $20 billion transportation plan that area leaders have spent more than five years working to win approval for.

As negotiators from Israel and Hamas meet to discuss details, hopes rise for a swift hostage release.