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The U.S. conducted hundreds of atmospheric nuclear tests between 1945 and 1962 — and filmed them. A project to digitize those films has changed the analysis of the nuclear explosions themselves.

The Fader had a terrific profile of the Minnesota House's first Somali-American Muslim member, Rep. Ilhan Omar, who is standing firm against the so-called Muslim ban.

What's the easiest way to swing back at critics? For Trump (as well as Putin), it's to cry "hypocrite."

Harrison Browne announced his retirement from the National Women's Hockey League. He says the support since coming out last October, has been overwhelming.

Judge Neil Gorsuch has said deferring to agencies is an abdication of judicial responsibility. He is expected to be grilled on this at Monday's confirmation hearings.

The president met Friday with a group of House members that includes some who had been lukewarm about the bill. A senior GOP aide says they won two modifications to the bill.

A pandemic is likely to crop up in the next few decades, many scientists predict. To help readers prepare, NPR created its first-ever Pandemic Preparedness Kit. But it's not your traditional kit.

The Secret Service took a driver into custody late Saturday. Earlier that day a man jumped over a bike rack trying to get past a White House fence. And on March 10 an intruder breached the perimeter.

It's hard to imagine two more different political figures. Whether these polar opposites can collaborate may be the single biggest factor in determining the future of the trans-Atlantic partnership.

After saying she wouldn't seek the death penalty, a state attorney was removed from prosecuting a high-profile killing case by Florida Gov. Rick Scott. The state death penalty continues to be debated.