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As Congress returns from August recess, demands resume for release of Epstein files
Congress returns to Washington on Tuesday, where they face a demand to reveal information about Jeffrey Epstein. In a bipartisan effort, two lawmakers plan to force a vote on releasing the files.
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The return of the pumpkin spice latte
Starbucks has brought back the Pumpkin Spice Latte for its annual fall run. But why are people so obsessed with the drink? Experts say it's a matter of marketing and food science.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyer expects him to be detained by ICE again
The lawyer for a man wrongly deported by the Trump administration to an El Salvador prison, then returned months later, says his client faces deportation again — this time to Uganda.
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Sweden is moving the 113-year-old Kiruna Church to save it
Sweden's 113-year-old Kiruna Church is being transported away from a location that is sinking due to underground mining.
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NYC woman sources own engagement ring diamond after 3 weeks of digging in Arkansas
A 31-year-old woman from New York City decided to source her own diamond for an engagement ring. She finally found one — after digging for three weeks straight in Arkansas.
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Cambridge Dictionary adds more than 6,000 words, including skibidi and delulu
Internet culture has infiltrated the English language. New additions to the Cambridge Dictionary this year include skibidi, delulu, tradwife and broligarchy.
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Passengers on a delayed flight get a surprise performance
No one likes being stuck on a delayed flight. One group of passengers got a free concert to ease the stress.
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Percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol hits new low, Gallup poll finds
A new Gallup poll finds that Americans say they are drinking less. NPR takes look at what's driving this trend and which groups are consuming less alcohol.
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Ahead of World Photography Day, we ask listeners about some of their favorite photos
World Photography Day is coming up on Aug. 19. Morning Edition speaks with listeners about the favorite photos they've taken.
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Research team identifies oldest known supermassive black hole
A research team at the University of Texas at Austin's Cosmic Frontier Center have identified the oldest known supermassive black hole.