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Russia is experiencing its first anthrax outbreak in more than 70 years. One child died. Health officials think it might have been triggered by warming permafrost, which unleashed dormant bacteria.

NPR's domestic extremism correspondent, Odette Yousef, reports on how the white nationalist group Patriot Front pays for their rallies.

The Senate has passed a defense policy bill that includes controversial provisions requiring terrorism suspects be held in military custoday rather than civilian custody. President Obama has threatened a veto.

In India, the detention of a beloved educator on hunger strike has turned into its largest anti-government protests in years.

The Illharmonic Orchestra blends hip-hop and classical music during live performances. Its leaders tell NPR's Juana Summers how they build community with their shows, which feature all-Black musicians.

Orange skies and heavy smoke covered large parts of the U.S. on Thursday as Canada and Minnesota grapple with wildfires. Hazardous air quality is expected to continue.

Mills is the latest lawmaker in a recent string of congressional members facing scandals and allegations of domestic abuse while trying to run for elected office.

Texas is on track to become the country's largest data center market. But the governor has effectively issued a pause on new centers until the state can audit their energy and water usage.

European Union nations are downplaying tensions after tens of thousands of people entered Spanish territory from Morocco last week and as right-wing parties try to capitalize on anti-migration sentiment.

Hardier than corn, this ancient grain has a subtle, nutty flavor and is full of nutrients. But for most Americans, amaranth is still obscure. Researchers in Tennessee hope to change that.