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Markus Buehler at MIT is learning from spiders. His lab turned the structure of spiderwebs into music, and could be on their way to "communicating" with them.

The U.S. Senate is poised to pass a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, before moving ahead to a $3.5 trillion spending effort that would encompass much of President Biden's domestic agenda.

Inspired by iconic black and white photos, Bisa Butler has created life-size portraits of African Americans in quilts that explode with color. The exhibit is on display at Chicago's Art Institute.

Because of the pandemic, people most submit their cries by mail. The Guardian reports each 140-word, written proclamation will be judged by staying on topic, and ending with "God Save the Queen."

Closing arguments begin today in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, accused of murder in the killing of George Floyd. Minneapolis is preparing for the verdict and the potential fallout.

As a political crisis intensifies in Haiti, the country's ambassador is warning the U.S. and others not to meddle saying "you break it, you own it."

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with South African health official Anban Pillay about challenges in COVID-19 vaccination in his country as wealthier countries lock up much of the world's vaccines.

Biden has agreed to meet with the Russian leader "in principle" if Russia does not invade Ukraine, the White House said, but Russia appears to be pursuing plans for a "full-scale assault" very soon.

Five years after Hurricane Sandy, residents of a coastal Staten Island neighborhood are selling their homes to the state, leaving behind barren and decrepit land.

The nation's top doctor says he and his wife have mild symptoms, while his son has a runny nose and low-grade fever. His daughter also recently tested positive for the virus.