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The transmission line from the mainland was re-energized on Sept. 12, three days after the Keys lost power during Hurricane Irma.

In Hard-Hit Keys, Power Was Restored Within Days After Hurricane Irma. Why?

Even though the Lower Florida Keys took a direct hit from Hurricane Irma, the storm did not disconnect the Keys power line to the mainland. Much of Key...

A man and a boy walk across the almost dried up bed of river Yamuna following hot weather in New Delhi, India, May 2, 2022.

Scientists give Earth a 50-50 chance of hitting key warming mark by 2026

The latest estimate from various forecast centers around the world say the planet is approaching a warming threshold international agreements are trying to prevent.

Pennsylvania's Republican Senate primary is too close to call between David McCormick, left, and Mehmet Oz.

With a key race too close to call, here are 4 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries

The five statewide primaries once again tested former President Donald Trump's influence on the Republican side — with mixed results. Here's what we learned on Tuesday.

Environmental activists march during the Global Climate Strike in downtown Chicago on Sept. 15, 2023. Local groups across the United States are gathering to call for an end to the era of fossil fuels.

Climate change isn't a top motivator in elections. But it could impact key races

As we head into caucus season, NPR is diving into some of the biggest issues at play in the 2024 election. Today, we take a look at climate policy.

Marty Walsh is seen testifying at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee as part of his nomination to head the Labor Department on Feb. 4 in Washington, D.C. Walsh was confirmed by the Senate as the Labor secretary on Monday.

Marty Walsh, Boston Mayor With Union Roots, Confirmed As Labor Secretary At Key Time

The former union leader will head the Labor Department at a time when the pandemic has left millions unemployed and raised concerns about workplace safety.

As Boeing looks to buy a key 737 supplier, a whistleblower says the problems run deep

Boeing says a deal to buy fuselage-maker Spirit AeroSystems will help it control quality and safety. But a whistleblower who worked at Spirit for over a decade warns its problems won't be easy to fix.

Outgoing NATO chief says 'unity' is key as full-scale war continues in Ukraine

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with outgoing NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg about his decade in office and the challenges faced by the North Atlantic alliance.

Attorney General nominee William Barr met with several senators on Jan. 29. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday voted to recommend his nomination to the full Senate.

William Barr, Attorney General Nominee, Gets Nod From Key Senate Committee

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday to recommend that the full chamber confirm President Trump's choice to take over the leadership of the Justice Department.

Containers of mifepristone and misoprostol — medications used to end a pregnancy — sit on a table inside of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Fairview Heights, Ill.

Access to a key abortion drug is in legal limbo. Here's how medication abortion works

More people seeking abortions are turning to abortion pills rather than surgical abortion. Here's what to know about the pills, which have been at the center of legal battles since Roe was overturned.

An iPhone user attends a rally at the Apple flagship store in Manhattan on Tuesday to support the company's refusal to help the FBI access an encrypted iPhone.

Why Apple Says It Won't Help Unlock That iPhone, In 5 Key Quotes

A magistrate, at the FBI's request, has ordered Apple to help investigators work around the iPhone's security features. Apple says that's judicial overreach — and a violation of constitutional rights.

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