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A sign outside Ajo, Ariz., warns hikers to keep an eye out for people who have unlawfully crossed the nearby border with Mexico. No More Deaths and other humanitarian groups use a private residence they call "the barn" on the outskirts of the small town as a base of operations.

Deep In The Desert, A Case Pits Immigration Crackdown Against Religious Freedom

The Justice Department wants to get tough on illegal immigration and boost religious freedom. But a case involving aid to migrants has put the two on a collision course.

Gregg Gonsalves, a global health advocate, is one of this year's MacArthur "genius grant" winners.

A Global Health Evangelist Is Shocked To Hear He's A 'Genius'

Gregg Gonsalves dropped out of college, drifted around, became a health-care activist and epidemiology professor — and is now the recipient of a 'genius grant.'

Texas Border City Politically Divided

Texas's 23rd Congressional District is a key swing district that includes the border city of Del Rio. NPR looks at how residents living on the border are impacted by current immigration policies.

President Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May tour 10 Downing Street on the second day of his state visit to the United Kingdom on Tuesday.

Trump Praises Theresa May's Likely Successors, Says He Would Have Sued EU Over Brexit

The U.S. president called the relationship between the two countries "the greatest alliance the world has ever known."

Penelope Malakates (left), James Martin and Barbara Petriello are New Jersey residents. Democrats won the House of Representatives during the 2018 elections in places like New Jersey's 3rd and 7th congressional districts, both of which flipped from GOP to Democratic control by narrow margins.

Democrats In 2 Swing Districts Are Split On Impeachment; Voters Are Wary

Democrats won back the House in 2018 because they beat GOP candidates in areas like two of New Jersey's swing districts. But two freshmen there are split on how to handle impeachment.

Jamaica's Reggae Girlz celebrate winning a penalty kick shootout against Panama to advance to this year's Women's World Cup.

Underdog 'Reggae Girlz' Make History at Women's World Cup

The Jamaican women's national soccer team is the first from the Caribbean to ever make it to the Women's World Cup. Grit, luck and a little help from a reggae star helped them get there.

Robert Mueller To Testify Publicly Before 2 House Panels In July

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California about what he expects from the former special counsel's testimony. NPR's Ryan Lucas weighs in on the conversation.

A decade ago, it seemed inevitable that every newborn would get a complete gene scan. But there are technical challenges and practical concerns.

The Promises And Pitfalls Of Gene Sequencing For Newborns

Traditional blood tests still do a better job flagging common inherited diseases. Gene sequencing can be useful for detecting some conditions, but the results can be difficult to interpret.

A construction worker at the Monad Terrace luxury development, a high-rise in Miami Beach that has been designed to withstand several decades of climate change and sea level rise.

Building For An Uncertain Future: Miami Residents Adapt To The Changing Climate

In Miami, the effects of global warming are not hypothetical predictions but realities of everyday life, prompting change by government, businesses and individuals alike.

Voters cast their ballots at a polling station set up at Grady High School for the mid-term elections last November in Atlanta, Georgia. Georgia is set to replace all of its voting machines, which cybersecurity experts had deemed insecure, before the 2020 elections.

Cyber Experts Warn Of Vulnerabilities Facing 2020 Election Machines

America's elections infrastructure is more secure than it was four years ago, but many lingering weaknesses won't be resolved in time for Election Day next year.

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