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The easing of shutdowns is a hot topic, as economic output is now stalled in many countries – including the U.S. But ending a shutdown too soon could backfire, the World Health Organization says.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ayman Safadi, Jordan's deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister, about the risk of an all-out war in Lebanon. Jordan has ties to Israel, Lebanon and the U.S.

Did Rubio do serious damage during Saturday's debate? Does Trump need a better ground game? Will Sanders ride a huge win into other states? And how many more Republicans will leave the race?

The impact of severe heat waves on livestock is creating new challenges for those trying to manage the animals stress; alpaca farmers have surprising new methods.

DJ and composer Laurel Halo's new album, "Atlas", is a tapestry of slowly-evolving textures — and it was inspired by the nighttime imagery of cities she visited while out on the road.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nick Akerman about the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol issuing a subpoena on former President Donald Trump Friday.

The official overseeing the launch of Vermont's online health insurance marketplace says the system is on track for its scheduled opening.Vermont Health…

NPR's Jack Speer reports the Federal Trade Commission has given the auto industry a green light on its plan to set up a massive online marketplace for buying auto parts. DaimlerChrysler, Ford, GM, and Nissan as well as more than a dozen parts suppliers are involved. The FTC had been concerned that such an alliance among competitors could lead to collusion and price signaling, but approved the plan in a unanimous vote.

NPR's Barbara Bradley reports that today the Federal Communications Commission is issuing new rules intended to make local phone service more competitive. The unanimous F-C-C vote completes an overhaul that opens the local marketplace to long distance and cable T-V companies as well as other competitors. About a dozen states are working to get competitors into their local phone businesses to go head to head with the regional Bell companies. The so-called Baby Bells have had a lock on the market until now.

NPR's Martha Raddatz reports that today marks the anniversary of an event that changed the future of Bosnia. One year ago, a mortar shell exploded in a crowded marketplace. 37 civilians died. The massacre was the catalyst that convinced NATO to be more aggressive. The resulting NATO air strikes against Bosnian Serb military positions continued until all three warring factions in the former Yugoslavia agreed to establish a peace process.