First group of Afrikaners granted refugee status are on their way to the U.S. The first group of white Afrikaner South Africans granted refugee status by Trump administration enroute to U.S. as most other refugee admissions still suspended. Kate Bartlett
Chimps' rhythmic drumming and complex calls hint at origins of human language Two studies of wild chimps point to the evolutionary roots of human language. The studies found that chimp communication often relies on rhythmic structures and call combinations. Jon Hamilton
Trump is looking to use the IRS for his own political ends. Nixon tried it too President Trump is looking to use the IRS to achieve some of his political goals. Some experts see parallels with Nixon's efforts to interfere with the agency. Scott Horsley
There's a secret superfood in white rice and pasta: Here's how to unlock it When it comes to rice and pasta, dieticians recommend eating brown or whole grain because they're more nutritious. But you can create a super nutrient in white rice and white pasta. Here's the trick. Michaeleen Doucleff
Is AI the future of America's foreign policy? Some experts think so Large language models like ChatGPT and DeepSeek are increasingly being looked at for their potential to help make decisions in high-stakes situations. Scott Neuman
The future of student loan repayment, explained A Republican overhaul would reduce borrowers' repayments options from several plans to just two. Cory Turner
Should you toss your plastic kitchen tools for health reasons? Here's the scoop Some of the microplastics we ingest may come from the kitchen tools we use to prepare what we eat. If you want to reduce your reliance on plastic, here are some ideas. Joe Hernandez
Trump says he'd be 'stupid' to turn down Qatar's offer of a new plane Qatar's offer of a luxury jet, which comes on the eve of President's Trump's visit to the Middle East, raises major ethical and legal questions. Franco Ordoñez
U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks. Will Stone
Here's what U.S. Catholics are saying about the election of Pope Leo XIV At services on Sunday, some Catholics took particular pride in the election of the first American pontiff, who has familial ties to multiple places across the country. Joe Hernandez
