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NPR has identified nearly 40 small, independent entities – both inside and outside the federal government's control – that a team of young DOGE staffers has tried to access in recent weeks.

In 2023, Jimmy Tate resigned from his role as commissioner just thirty days after being sworn in, citing prejudiced comments from other board members. On Monday, he was sworn in again to fill a vacant seat.

Investors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump's tariffs could upend the global economy.

Bangladesh suffers from extreme air pollution, but a new study shows the brick industry can make small changes to have a big effect on the country's smog problem.

Puerto Rico's Dominican immigrant community is on edge following a series of immigration raids, which started in January. People have stopped going to work, sending kids to school, or attending medical appointments. What was once a lively barrio is now mostly quiet in the wake of the crackdown.

The unexpected elimination of funding for the decades-long research project focused on women's health shocked scientists. They were heartened by the quick restoration of support.

Israel withdraws troops from Khan Younis six months after the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks, as tens of thousands of Israelis hold anti-government protests.

Plastic pollution is a growing problem on our beaches, including the Great Lakes.

The New Hanover County Board of Education is holding a special meeting on Monday to discuss alleged policy violations by Republican David Perry. While Perry says he doesn't believe he's broken any policy or law — he believes some of his fellow board members have. WHQR reviewed texts and emails to get a clearer picture of what's going on.

Carolina Beach has finalized its new bike and pedestrian master plan — combining plans from past decades and adding new priorities.