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Around the world, civilizations have been fascinated by the solstice. In the first of our series, Summer Stargazing, NPR's Scott Simon talks to astronomer Jackie Faherty about Manhattanhenge.

Flint Dollar had to leave a Catholic school after officials learned he plans to marry his partner. Federal anti-discrimination laws don't cover sexual orientation, so he's fighting back another way.

Many Syrians fleeing war hope to get to northern Europe. An increasingly popular route is across the Mediterranean to Greece. Those who make it safely often face dire conditions when they arrive.

Many young people across the country are finding this moment extremely scary. Parents, caregivers and teachers can help them cope.

Disinformation is not just affecting politics at the national level. It's eroding public trust in institutions.

In a year when millions of people are expected to vote by mail, overseas troops were among the first to receive their ballots. Federal law requires they go out at least 45 days before the election.

On this day when Joe Biden's presidential win is expected to be ratified, NPR's Rachel Martin talks to conservative writer Jonah Goldberg about why the Electoral College is important.

The 14-day quarantine rule — which in some areas carries fines of up to $10,000 — is meant to help contain the spread of COVID-19, but enforcement varies from state to state.

The town of Malden lost its fire station, post office, City Hall, library and most of its homes, according to the Whitman County Sheriff's Office. Police went door to door telling residents to flee.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Monique Dixon of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, about the organization's suggestions for improving transparency in police contracts.