What does America mean to you? Ahead of its 250th birthday, we asked people across the nation
The U.S. is turning 250 this year. As Americans look back on the country's history, they reckon with what it all means to them.
25 at 250: Objects that tell America's story, from stamps to diamonds
To illustrate two and a half centuries of U.S. history, Here & Now is partnering with the Smithsonian Institution to explore 25 objects that define the American experience.
Longtime Beijing residents recount the transformation of China over the past 3 decades
Podcast subverts China's conformist culture by getting people to share private-yet-human stories
‘I have to eat’: Arizonans adjust to huge cuts to food stamps
Washington, D.C., biologists wait for bald eagles to hatch
What do you feel when you see the American flag?
Tell us, and we may include your voice in coverage leading up to Independence Day.
U.S. inflation reaches 3-year high as personal savings rate plummets
Americans are drawing on their savings to keep up with inflation.
As the war with Iran continues, what is President Trump focused on?
The White House is focusing on the unpopular war with Iran, Washington, D.C., renovation projects and putting Trump's image on a commemorative $250 bill.
How to beat the city heat
Heatwaves are already sweeping across Europe, with stifling heat felt most acutely in cities.
Meet Gertie, the world's oldest chicken
The 15-year-old bantam lives in Portland, Maine.
Ohio lawmakers are considering the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act. What is it?
The bill would permit teaching on religion's impact on U.S. history.
Protests continue at New Jersey ICE facility
Protesters have clashed with federal agents.
The U.S. and Iran may be near an agreement. Then what?
The Trump administration says it's close to an agreement with Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend the ceasefire.
What does it take to make the grass for World Cup games?
For the World Cup, FIFA requires a particular kind of pitch: a hybrid of natural grass and artificial.
How Congress is trying to address housing problems
There is a shortage of affordable housing, and lawmakers are working to pass measures, including limiting the number of rental homes large investors can own.
The emotional toll of infertility
Infertility can take a profound toll on relationships, identity and overall well-being, often in ways that go unspoken.
What the next generation of classical musicians sounds like
Classical music has a reputation as old, elite and maybe not for younger audiences. But the radio show "From the Top" is trying to change that.
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