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At issue was whether school systems are required to provide parents with an "opt-out" option when parents claim their religious beliefs conflict with their children's course material.

The magazine Nature announced the results of its annual Scientist at Work photography contest. The six winning entries are a set of dramatic, intimate portraits of research from all over the globe.

The tourists who were targeted by water blasts laughed it off. Cities like Barcelona and the island of Mallorca have seen housing costs skyrocket as homes are diverted to the short-term rental market.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with chef Roy Choi about his new cookbook, The Choi of Cooking: Flavor-Packed, Rule-Breaking Recipes for a Delicious Life.

The Supreme Court delayed ruling on a Louisiana congressional redistricting case that some legal experts say could end up further weakening protections against maps that dilute minority voters' power.

Fast-paced floodwaters in San Antonio left 13 people dead. West Virginia also witnessed at least three deaths from flash flooding, with more people missing.

Last week, the New Hanover County school board was slated to consider a resolution in support of the state legislature fully funding the court-ordered, eight-year Leandro Comprehensive Remedial Plan. The board members ran out of time to take up the issue, irking some public education advocates; however, it’s on the docket for later this month. The battle over Leandro funding has a long history — and the debate is ongoing. It’s unclear whether any of the billions in additional funds will ever be released.

Trump can maintain control over California's National Guard troops in LA after a federal appeals court ruling. And, the president says he'll decide whether to strike Iran within two weeks.

Former and current U.S. air traffic controllers say the Trump administration's focus on new equipment doesn't address problems like grueling schedules and stagnating pay that are hurting morale.

Some North Carolina sheriffs are expressing concerns for their counties amid President Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations. That's on top of a new state law that requires county sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.