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As fewer people attend church in the U.S., some religious institutions are wondering what to do with the land they own. In Austin, Texas, the answer is to build affordable housing.

President Trump abruptly announced a 90-day pause on the steep tariffs that went into effect Wednesday -- except for China.

A family escaped drowning during Helene with six people and 20 cats on a roof. The storm took everything but their lives. They have no insurance or savings and scant income.

It's the Fourth of July, and to commemorate the holiday, the Up First newsletter asked readers to share what freedom means to them. And, this one secret will give you the perfect summer pasta salad.

RFK Jr. stunned the global health world when he said the U.S. would halt funding the group that helps provide vaccines to many low-income countries. The study he cited is seen by others as dubious.

In an exclusive interview, NPR's A Martinez talks with California's Gov. Gavin Newsom about a bill that would let doctors from Arizona circumvent state restrictions to perform abortions in California.

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., discusses why he believes Trump and the Republican Party are scrambling to redistrict before the 2026 midterms and explains what Democrats are doing in response.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Atul Gawande, previously the assistant administrator of USAID, about the effect that the rescission package could have on global health.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Mohamed Riyas, acting country director for Myanmar at the International Rescue Committee, about relief efforts in the wake of a devastating earthquake.

In this month alone, Mike Johnson has traveled to 65 cities in 24 states, raising tons of money for other Republican candidates.