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West Coast Native American tribes are suing to stop the proposed lithium mine because they consider the land sacred. Proponents of the Nevada mine see it as vital for electric vehicle production.

The fate of a proposed lithium mine in Nevada — one that's important to production of electric cars — is now in the hands of a federal judge as tribes sue to stop it.

President Biden is marking the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by awarding medals to a dozen people who he said helped protect democracy that day.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced new limits on dangerous soot pollution. Public health officials say reducing soot in the air saves lives.

Nicky Jam was one of Reggaeton's first stars, but fame hasn't been easy. In recent years, he's made a return to music, among other creative ventures.

Pundits, politicians and journalists are apt to call this chaotic congressional moment unprecedented. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with historian John Farrell about whether that is true.

The world's top Elvis impersonators will compete to be crowned "King" this weekend in Birmingham, England, at the European Elvis Championships and Convention.

Two years ago, rioters who supported Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in order to overturn the 2020 presidential election. It has taken time to hold people accountable.

You've likely heard lots this week about how rare the repeated failed Speaker votes have been. But is this a new level of dysfunction for Congress?

An Alzheimer's drug that removes the substance amyloid from the brain has received a conditional approval from the FDA. A large study found the drug decreased the loss of thinking and memory by 27%.