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The U.S. used atomic weapons against Japan 78 years ago. We listen back to archival interviews with psychiatrist Robert Jay Lifton and journalists Lesley M.M. Blume and Evan Thomas about the decision.

Defying congressional Republicans, President Obama will defer the deportation of the undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and will also prioritize the deportation of criminals.

Former President Trump's false claims about voter fraud sparked a movement to restrict voting access. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Michael Waldman of the Brennan Center for Justice about the new laws.

The low-income housing tax credit program gave way to a booming $8 billion private industry, but as tax credits for companies increased, the number of housing units being built for the poor fell.

In 2020, the Supreme Court struck down laws that allowed people in Louisiana and Oregon to be convicted even if two jurors voted not guilty. Despite the ruling, some of them may never get a new trial.

World Photography Day is Aug. 19. To celebrate this day that recognizes the significance of pictures, NPR asked readers and listeners to share the story behind their favorite photos they have taken.

Two teachers and 19 students were killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, making it the second-deadliest school shooting in U.S. history.

In a new book, writer Alison Mariella Désir shares her journey into long distance running, reveals the hidden contributions of Black runners and calls for the sport to become more inclusive.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with New York Times writer Jazmine Hughes about the unique pop stardom Lil Nas X is creating for himself.

Here is a look inside the lives of Iranians from different walks of life — including a fitness trainer, butcher and carpet seller — and how they're coping with an economy battered by U.S. sanctions.