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A new study finds that in news stories about scientific research, U.S. media were less likely to mention a scientist if they had an East Asian or African name, as compared to one with an Anglo name.

NPR'S Andrew Limbong talks to Rodney Carmichael about rapper 21 Savage's new album, American Dream.

President Trump defended his new tariffs and asked for patience as experts warn of economic repercussions. And, immigration advocates worry about SCOTUS' Alien Enemies Act ruling.

Two researchers — one in Massachusetts and one in Shanghai — hoped for the same breakthrough: a gene therapy for deaf children. New Chinese investment in science propelled the one who got there first.

The book features the expected birthday cakes — but Gilbert takes them to a new level with the coconut tres leches cake, a chocolate pear cake and a rolled pumpkin tiramisu cake.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former Israeli peace negotiator Daniel Levy about Israel's latest settlement plan in the occupied West Bank.

Companies in San Francisco pay six-figure salaries to entry-level tech workers. But a public university there is laying off some of its own IT staff and sending the jobs to a contractor in India.

The U.S. is emphasizing the assistance it provides to Syrian refugees, but the Obama administration is still not showing any signs that it's prepared to arm the rebels.

While the Senate passed an immigration overhaul last June, the House has done nothing so far because of resistance from many of its Republican members. That could change soon, as GOP leadership is floating general ideas for possible legislation.

The NFL draft opened Thursday night, and as sportswriter Stefan Fatsis notes, it wasn't short on drama. The most talked-about draftee, quarterback Johnny Manziel, slid to the 22nd pick. Stretched across the whole weekend, the draft has become all but ubiquitous.