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The U.S. Senate this week issued a resolution apologizing for the federal government's failure to act against the lynchings that claimed thousands of lives from 1880 to 1968. Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explains what motivates the government to issue apologies for actions that are often many decades in the past.

The stock market soared yesterday, after President Trump suspended some of his new tariffs for 90 days. But businesses are still struggling to make plans in an uncertain trading environment.

A small band of passionate climate activists feel so desperate about the climate crisis that they've launched a hunger strike to pressure lawmakers to commit to reducing greenhouse gases.

With the election fast approaching we discuss the implications of this week's debate between President Trump and Joe Biden.

Domestic air travel demand this spring is back to pre-pandemic levels. But airlines see headwinds as the war in Ukraine drives up jet fuel prices and air fares and has international travel lagging

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, about how the organization is scaling operations in Gaza to serve one million meals a day.

If you sit too much during middle age — at work and at home — your ability to exercise or even walk in late decades is at risk, research hints. And, of course, your risk of heart disease climbs, too.

"Just please hold on a little while longer," said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, warning of a possible fourth surge. U.S. coronavirus cases are up 10% over the previous week.

Democrats are painting Republican senatorial candidates as stalking horses for the billionaire Koch brothers. Republicans say Democrats are desperate.

Sally Singer, Vogue magazine's fashion news and features director, says the need for fashion and style don't disappear — even in rough economic times.