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A new report from the National Academy of Sciences knocked down some pro-GMO claims, such as that they've boosted crop yields, and urged federal agencies to change the way these foods are regulated.

A cheating scandal has rocked the world of bridge. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Newsweek reporter John Walters to get the details.

Dr. Mandy Cohen said mass gatherings like the Republican convention will be a "very big challenge" if COVID-19 cases continue to increase in the state, as they are currently.

It's unclear how the Democratic Party will move ahead now that its standard-bearer, President Biden, is stepping away from the 2024 ticket. He endorsed Vice President Harris to take over.

The traditional form of pizza making was recognized on Wednesday by the U.N.'s cultural arm. The designation is intended to safeguard and raise awareness about forms of cultural heritage.

The grim news was expected as the number of open homicide cases continued to climb month after month, making the last 12 months the deadliest on record — an average of 91 deaths per day.

The former Texas governor once wanted to eliminate the Department of Energy. Perry and Donald Trump have doubted climate science, an key area of research at some of the department's 17 national labs.

Also: An update on the deadly California fires; an interview with the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan; and a man being chased by Iowa police wanted to check that off his "bucket list".

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Pamela White, who served as the U.S. ambassador to Haiti from 2012 to 2015, about why she thinks the call for outside help is necessary.

NPR talks with Majed Al Ansari, adviser to Qatar's prime minister and official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, about Israeli strikes on Qatar targeting Hamas officials.