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Inside the effort to save one of America's most imperiled salamanders
When a species is facing extinction, it takes an enormous human effort to stave it off. Case in point: the painstaking campaign to save the frosted flatwoods salamander.
Nathan Rott | May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

The movie 'Pressure' leans into the drama of high-stakes weather forecasts
The new movie tells a story about how good meteorology can literally win wars. It also takes us back in time, to when the United States was at a disadvantage when it came to weather science.
Rebecca Hersher | May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

For far-right extremists, the rise of a new enemy: Women
Misogyny is an increasing factor in far-right attacks, but it often goes unnoticed.
Odette Yousef | May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Dana White says it's an 'honor' to build a fight arena on the White House lawn
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dana White, president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, about his plans to build a fighting arena on the White House lawn.
Steve Inskeep | May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

ICE is spending millions of dollars on iris scanners, expanding its arsenal of tech tools
ICE is expanding its use of iris recognition technology, with plans to deploy hundreds of scanning devices across the country. The practice raises concerns among privacy experts that the Department of Homeland Security is amassing a database of biometric data.
Meg Anderson | May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Texas general election matchups are finally set. Here's what you need to know
The Texas primary runoffs are over and November election matchups are set in major contests, like one for the U.S. Senate, as the results deliver lessons for both parties.
Megan Pratz | May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Clyburn's district stays intact as South Carolina Republicans scrap redistricting
The majority-Black district held for 34 years by South Carolina Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn will survive intact, for now, after Republican state lawmakers rejected a plan to redraw congressional maps.
Sam Gringlas | May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Conservative Christians love this painting of George Washington. The event it depicts may not have happened
A painting of George Washington is being used by the Trump administration to argue the founders were devout Christians, but historians have doubts about whether the moment depicted actually happened.
Neda Ulaby | May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list
The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans on Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four U.S. companies.
The Associated Press | May 27, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC

Biden sues DOJ to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe
Joe Biden sued the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president's interview with a ghostwriter that were obtained by the special counsel.
The Associated Press | May 27, 2026, 5:37 AM UTC



