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Greetings from London, where Banksy's flag man is a warning cry

As he marches on, his flag blows back into his face, leaving him unaware he is only a step away from a perilous fall. As usual with Banksy's art, the statue presents a sharp critique of society.

Participants wear American flags while marching in the 67th annual El Sereno Independence Day Parade in the predominantly Latino community of El Sereno on June 27 in Los Angeles. People around the nation are gearing up for America's 250th anniversary, which will be marked on July 4, 2026, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country

As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, Americans reflect on the state of the nation in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

Former Federal Election Commission Chairman Trevor Potter testifies during a Senate Rules and Administration Committee hearing on artificial intelligence and the future of elections on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Sept. 27, 2023.

What the SCOTUS campaign finance ruling means, according to an expert

Former Federal Election Commission Chairman Trevor Potter explains the Supreme Court's decision striking down limits on coordinated political party spending and what it could mean for campaign finance.

Relatives of victims pay respects at the site of an attack on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibio, Colombia, Sunday, April 26, 2026, where at least a dozen people were killed in an attack authorities blamed on dissident groups of the former FARC rebels.

Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote

A spate of attacks against civilians and military bases in Colombia's southwestern region has raised security concerns as the country heads to a May presidential election.

Stateside: Friday, May 16, 2025

The Legislature debates a bill package around transgender youth in sports. Then, one person’s journey to become the first person to kayak around the Great Lakes. Plus, the impact of the EPA delaying setting guidelines for PFAS.

Zoila Guerra Sandoval, mother of the child of José Mynor López, one of the workers killed in the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, stands above downtown Baltimore in the office of Eldridge Crandell Law Firm, in Baltimore, on April 22, 2026.

DHS starts deportation of woman whose loved one died in the Baltimore bridge collapse

The mother's story is a stark example of how immigration policy can change drastically with each administration — and transform the lives of immigrants.

A person fishes next to a broken pier in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., in October. The city is still rebuilding after Hurricane Ian devastated the area in 2022. High costs for construction and insurance have made Fort Myers Beach unaffordable for many who called it home before.

Disaster and insurance costs are rising. The middle class is struggling to hang on

Middle-class families are struggling to afford insurance in southwest Florida. Realtors say a wave of foreclosures could be coming.

As the winter storm rages, here's what to know in your state

Reporters across the NPR Network are covering the impact of the storm and how officials are responding. We've also got tips for staying safe once bad weather hits.

Supreme Court strikes down limits on political party spending

At issue in the case was a post-Watergate law that Congress passed to limit the amount of money individuals can give to political parties.

Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead

The collapse happened Wednesday due to heavy rains at the rebel-controlled Rubaya mines. Congo is a major supplier of coltan, which contains a key component in the production of smartphones.

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