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The Justice Department says Edward Snowden, seen here via video feed, breached nondisclosure agreements he signed with the National Security Agency and CIA with the publication of his new memoir, <em>Permanent Record</em>.

Justice Department Sues Edward Snowden, Seeking Profits From His Book

DOJ lawyers want all of Snowden's profits and royalties from Permanent Record,and all of the publisher's assets related to the memoir, to be placed in a special fund benefiting the U.S. government.

Public health agencies are investigating hundreds of cases of lung disease related to vaping and electronic cigarette use.

The Vaping Illness Outbreak: What We Know So Far

More than 800 people have been hospitalized with severe lung disease linked to vaping. Public health agencies are investigating what's behind the alarming symptoms.

The Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Japan, photographed in 2017, six years after three reactors melted down.

Japanese Court Acquits Former Utility Executives Over 2011 Fukushima Disaster

The three ex-Tokyo Electric Power Co. executives were found not guilty of professional negligence linked to the meltdown of three of the nuclear power plant's reactors after an earthquake and tsunami.

A photograph taken by the commercial satellite company Planet shows the Abqaiq facility shortly after an attack on Sept. 14.

What We Know About The Attack On Saudi Oil Facilities

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia claim Iran is behind the attack. Iran denies involvement. Here's what the physical evidence shows.

House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff Talks About Whistleblower Complaint

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff about a whistleblower complaint from the intelligence community, spurred by Trump's communications with a foreign leader.

The German icebreaker Polarstern sits in Breivika harbor in Tromso, Norway, on Tuesday. If all goes according to plan, it will spend the next year frozen into the Arctic sea ice.

To Better Understand The Arctic, This Ship Will Spend A Year Frozen Into The Ice

A group of scientists is embarking on a bold plan to better understand an extremely understudied part of the rapidly warming Arctic — the central Arctic Ocean.

Opera star Plácido Domingo performing in Szeged, Hungary, on Aug. 28.

Met Opera Faces 'One More Catastrophic Crisis' As Employees Must Work With Domingo

One of opera's most popular and bankable stars is scheduled to sing at New York's famed opera house next week. But a number of Met employees say that they find the situation untenable.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, circa 1950. In 1951, she got married in a baseball stadium and performed a concert in front of thousands of fans.

'The Most Elaborate Wedding Ever Staged': Rosetta Tharpe At Griffith Stadium

In 1951, gospel star Rosetta Tharpe got married in front of thousands of fans at a baseball stadium. In some ways, says biographer Gayle Wald, it set the template for today's stadium rock concerts.

Botswana has the world's largest elephant population, with some 130,000 animals.

Why Botswana Is Lifting Its Ban On Elephant Trophy Hunting

The government is revoking a ban on elephant hunting. Some say that's good news for the tourist business and local farmers who say the animals trampled their crops. Others aren't so sure.

Coach Alberto Salazar was hit with a four-year ban over doping charges brought by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.

Nike Coach Alberto Salazar Is Hit With 4-Year Doping Ban

Alberto Salazar is the head coach for long-distance running at the Nike Oregon Project, an elite program where he has worked with track stars such as Mo Farah.

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