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There's new and detailed data on the impact of genetically modified crops on pesticide use. Those crops replaced insecticides, and, at first, some herbicides. But herbicide use has rebounded.

In a new poll, 84 percent of Americans say they'd rather a failing school be reorganized than shut down.

Nearly 300 Americans are heading to Rio de Janiero to compete in the Paralympics that begin Sept. 7. For Jennifer Schuble, it's her third time and the cyclist hopes to win gold yet again.

Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro were marching in Caracas, seeking a recall election. The country's economy has been collapsing, with massive inflation and food and medicine shortages.

The Navy's littoral combat ships are plagued by problems including engine failure and power losses. The ships were supposed to be nimble and versatile but instead have proved costly and ineffective.

A year ago we met nine students from Maryland who made three different choices about college: community, public and elite private. Today we talk with them again as they reflect on those decisions.

After official results were announced showing the incumbent president had won, protesters called for a vote recount and set fire to parliament. The military retaliated, killing at least three people.

This time of year, the endangered bighorn sheep of Southern California gather at desert watering holes. Conservationists use these huddles to see how efforts to restore the population are going.

Dallas Police Chief David Brown announced Thursday he is retiring from his position. Brown, a 33-year veteran of the department, did not give a reason for leaving the force. His retirement is effective Oct. 22.

Venezuela's opposition holds an anti-government rally Thursday in an effort to force President Nicolas Maduro to hold a referendum on his rule. They hope to bring hundreds of thousands of people into the streets. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Alexandra Ulmer, Venezuela correspondent for Reuters.