Just one of the bills would raise the penalty for dealers carrying at least a kilogram — or a little than two pounds — of fentanyl, aligning it with penalties for possessing large amounts of heroin and other drugs.

Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a plan to speed construction of major public infrastructure and demanded quick votes from lawmakers. His Democratic allies put the proposals on ice.

The leaders' breakthrough comes after weeks of negotiations and a series of on-and-off talks. The U.S. is set to run out of money to pay its loans on June 5 if a deal is not approved by Congress.

A new analysis shows that the California State University system doesn’t make or receive enough money to cover its costs, even with state support. The report and lawmakers urge the system to increase tuition, but even that might not be enough.

Host Dave Schlom revisits with California Institute of Technology Professor of Aeronautics and Medical Engineering Mory Gharib and Chris Roh from Cornell University about their new paper published in the MIT journal Leonardo.

Officials warn that the recent wet winter has made rivers dangerous. Also, California State University may raise tuition to cover the budget gap, and the state hospital industry is asking for a bailout.

From social security payments to interest rates, a lot hinges on a debt-ceiling deal. Personal finance experts say you should prepare for a possible debt default as you would a recession.

This week we continue our series exploring conservation and biodiversity support at the foundational level of seed—for scales large and small—in conversation with Pat Reynolds. He is a restoration ecologist with more than 30 years of professional experience in the design, implementation, and monitoring of habitat restoration projects, including the effective use of native seed.

Central Park West draws from James Comey's experience in the FBI and as a U.S attorney for the southern district of New York.

It's been five years since the U.S. pulled out of the nuclear deal. How close is Iran to a bomb? What can the U.S. do to stop them? And how are regional and global shifts changing the equation?

A Beluga whale, allegedly a Russian spy, has reappeared in Sweden after a four year absence.

Video games can get a bad rap when it comes to kids and mental health, but their impact on child development is often misunderstood. Gaming can be a powerful training tool for a variety of skills.

AI or artificial intelligence is a risk to humanity, at par with the pandemic and nuclear war, according to an open letter, signed by more than 350 executives, researchers and engineers.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former FBI Director James Comey about his new thriller Central Park West.