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Forecasters are expecting the El Niño weather pattern to strengthen significantly this year, raising the risks of extreme weather around the world well into 2027.

A second federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting for the midterm election, as the wait for a Supreme Court ruling continues.

The U.S. Treasury is planning to buy back at least double the long-dated government bonds it usually does. Will the plan pit the Treasury secretary against both the bond markets and the Fed?

Through Ms. Magazine, the late activist and author Gloria Steinem was one of the driving forces behind one of the most classic children's albums, Free to Be... You and Me from 1972.

Republicans see immigration as a winning issue ahead of the midterms as President Trump's administration ramps up arrests and deportations.

This year's Super El Niño has brought unprecedented weather to Rio de Janeiro. Unaccustomed to tornado-strength winds, the city found an unusual partner to combat the weather: a spiritual adviser.

Nepalese groups in North Texas, which has one of the largest communities of people from Nepal in the U.S., continue to grieve the loss of hundreds of people after the devastating floods in August.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with filmmaker Abigail Disney about her friendship with Gloria Steinem and the legacy her friend leaves behind.

Gloria Steinem used her voice to fight for women's rights throughout her long life. We take time to revisit some of her conversations with NPR, and share some unreleased writings.

As the midterm election looms, three swing voters in Pennsylvania tell NPR what affordability means to them in the latest installment of NPR's Swing Shift.