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File photo. Exports of Washington's signature apple crop are down nearly 20 percent this year compared to the same time last year due to multiple factors.

Northwest Apple Exports Are Down As Eastern European Growers Crunch Into U.S. Shipments

Washington apple growers are shipping about 20 percent less fruit abroad now compared with this time last year. The result is a drop to export levels...

Missouri state lawmakers are debating whether to fund an expansion of Medicaid that would bring health coverage to 275,000 more people in the state. The expansion was enshrined in a constitutional amendment approved by voters.

Missouri Legislature Tries To Back Out Of Voter-Approved Medicaid Expansion

Missouri Republicans are trying to avoid funding an expansion that would give 275,000 people health insurance. Democrats argue they are pushing ideology over the will of the people.

Film Composer Hans Zimmer Turns To Creating Ringtones

Zimmer, known for scoring films like Inception and Dunkirk, worked with Chinese phone maker Oppo to offer two unique ringtones along with music for alarms and text notifications.

Some Asian Americans Consider Guns Amid Wave Of Attacks On Their Community

With reports of violence against Asian Americans rising, some in the AAPI community are considering guns for self-defense, and have attended firearm training.

If World's Battery Supply Doesn't Scale Up, Automakers Will Be In Trouble

Electric vehicle production is increasing at an astonishing pace, and that means automakers need more batteries. Companies are racing to secure raw materials to avoid a shortage in a few years.

Michael Regan speaks during his confirmation hearing in February to be the Environmental Protection Agency administrator. In an NPR interview Thursday, Regan says technology that helps eliminate emissions is key to tackling climate change.

EPA Chief Says Biden Infrastructure Bill Will Help The U.S. Face Climate Change

EPA Administrator Michael Regan says the nation's water infrastructure needs to be "stronger and more resilient to face the climate change impacts that we are seeing right here right now."

Singer-songwriter Regina Spektor at Lollapalooza in 2007, months before her nine-song performance for NPR's Mountain Stage.

Regina Spektor On Mountain Stage

In 2006, Spektor's album Begin to Hope helped cement her place as a pop phenomenon. Its success was buoyed by the hit "Fidelity," which is one of several songs Spektor performed on Mountain Stage.

The group Muslim Advocates on Thursday sued Facebook for allegedly making false statements about taking down hateful and violent content that violates its community guidelines.

'Stop Lying': Muslim Rights Group Sues Facebook Over Claims It Removes Hate Groups

The civil rights group says Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised Congress and the public the network would move fast to take down posts that break its rules, but anti-Muslim bigotry is still present.

Skirmishes erupt at the "peace wall" dividing Protestant and Catholic neighborhoods in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Wednesday night.

Fresh Unrest In Northern Ireland Sparks Comparisons To 'The Troubles'

The latest violence erupted amid anger from Protestant unionists concerned they're being isolated from the U.K. and pushed into a union with the republic of Ireland due to post-Brexit trade rules.

Vice President Harris, President Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland arrive Thursday at the White House Rose Garden to speak about gun violence prevention.

'It Has To Stop': Biden Takes Initial Action On Guns, Calls On Congress To Do More

President Biden declared gun violence a public health crisis and a blemish on the nation in remarks at the White House.

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