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Plans for a stretch of President Trump's border wall are under way in Starr County, Texas. Trump wants to stop drugs and migrants from crossing, but residents fear the wall will increase flooding.

This week's Democratic presidential debates had features of a reality show and sporting events. How did that serve voters? Was the "show" any good? Do ratings matter?

More recycling isn't always good for the environment. Now that China is buying less recyclables, cities are shoving their water bottles and cardboard boxes into the trash pile. And it might be OK.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Zeke Emanuel, an architect of the Affordable Care Act about the "Medicare for All" issue in the Democratic presidential debates.

The second round of debates could be a critical elimination round for lower-tier candidates.

A power struggle within Puerto Rico's ruling New Progressive Party has stalled the outgoing governor's plans to name his successor.

In this "How I Made It" we hear from a Dominican doula about what it's like to break into a profession that is largely dominated by white women.

It will now be possible for women to apply for a passport and to travel abroad without a male family member to accompany them.

A woman walking her dog in the woods on Vancouver Island, Canada was being stalked by a cougar. She played Metallica on her phone to scare it away.

Scientists have found that turtle embryos can play a role in determining their own sex, which could help their species guard against climate change.