The GOP candidate in Montana's close U.S. Senate race is defending himself after recordings of his racist comments against Native Americans were leaked. Tribal leaders are demanding an apology.

Edition visits the Scranton, P.a, n Plant to get a behind the scenes look at how defense manufacturing contributes the economy in Northeastern Pa.

Climate researchers have long grappled with how to get Americans to eat less beef, a food with a huge global warming impact.

Hillary Clinton leaned into her identity when she ran for president. Vice President Kamala Harris is decidedly not.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WLRN listener Ann Kritzer of Coral Springs, Fla., and Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

The whoopie pie is a favorite New England desert. Since bigger is always better, a Vermont baker sets out to make the biggest whoopie pie in the world.

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Prominent Christian theologian Richard B. Hays' work was often cited as a reason for not allowing same-sex relationships in Christian churches. In a new book, 'The Widening of God's Mercy,' co-written ...

Ohio Senator JD Vance is defending baseless claims he has made about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. The Republican vice presidential nominee made the rounds on a number of ...

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An excerpt from KCRW's "The Anti-Dread Climate Podcast" on whether eating chicken or fish is ultimately better for the environment.

DETROW: That was Lael Wilcox, just wrapped up a trip cycling around the world in 108 days. You can hear more about her adventure on the podcast "Lael Rides Around The World." Thank you so much for ...