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Genetically engineered humans may still sound like science fiction. But there's a new push to edit the genes of human embryos to eliminate diseases and enhance characteristics parents value.

Despite tensions between the Vatican and Israel's government over the Gaza war, some Jews and Christians living in Israel are trying to build trust between their communities.

Periods of sweltering temperatures like the current global heat wave seem to drive up civil conflicts. But why? To find out, researchers put thousands of people in hot rooms - with surprising results.

Russia's news agency Tass is reporting a plane crash. And that among the passengers listed on the flight: Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner chief who kicked off a mutiny two months ago.

A key White House border strategy is going on trial. The U.S. has admitted tens of thousands of migrants under a legal authority known as parole. But critics say that's stretching the law too far.

Workers in Las Vegas have been watching automation and technology inch into their workplace. Now with AI, the city is preparing to adapt its service-heavy tourism economy.

President Biden landed in New Delhi for the G20 summit, and spent some time meeting with his host, Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

For many students in Lahaina, school never started this year. The first day back coincided with the fire that burned down their town. Weeks after, parents demand that schools return.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Tirana Hassan, the executive director of Human Rights Watch, about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

A lonely widow took in migrants for free at her failing Denver motel. Hundreds now have a warm, safe place to sleep and are showering her with gratitude.