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NPR's Tom Gjelten reports on Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's proposal for eliminating 15 billion dollars in wasteful spending at the Pentagon.

The current divisions in the Democratic Party and its ideological shift can be explained, in part, by tracking how the word "progressive" became the chosen label for so many on the left.

The Biden Administration may announce the nomination of a key regulator who could direct billions of dollars for down-payment assistance and make more affordable homes available.

Scott Simon talks with Washington Post correspondent Arelis Hernandez about the thousands of Haitians gathered at the southern border.

A growing body of research shows the many ways trees improves our mental and physical health. There's a push to understand more.

Scott Simon speaks with author Qian Julie Wang about her new memoir, "Beautiful Country," which details her life growing up as an immigrant in New York City.

Fleck returns to his bluegrass roots on a new album, which is dedicated to Tony Rice and Chick Corea. Mary Roach researched animal misbehaviors for her new book, Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law.

Scott Simon speaks with author Percival Everett about his latest novel, "The Trees."

A Food and Drug Administration panel voted against giving most Americans a third Pfizer vaccine despite President Biden's plan to provide a COVID-19 booster to anyone over the age of 16.

A deal between the U.S and U.K. to build nuclear submarines for Australia has caused a huge diplomatic rift with France.