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Scott Johnson and his wife, Marybeth Cardin, and their cat escaped from a wildfire in Oregon, leaping from a 50-foot cliff, grabbing a log in a river and finding warmth by a heated boulder.

Civil Rights Leader and Georgia Congressman John Lewis has died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 80. NPR's Scott Simon talks with his House colleague, Representative Terri Sewell of Alabama.

Former Georgia Congressman John Lewis is remembered for his leadership in the civil rights movement, including his push to create the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

NPR checks in with three first-time voters in Florida — an 18-year-old, a new citizen and a man who's voting after serving time in prison for a felony.

"The future of our democracy is at stake. The future of our economy is at stake. The future of our planet is at stake," Sanders said of this year's presidential election.

The government of President Alexander Lukashenko is coming under increasing pressure as demonstrations sparked by a disputed election show signs of expanding.

Toni Van Pelt cites health concerns in stepping down from leading the National Organization for Women. An internal investigation found evidence of "governance issues" but not racial discrimination.

The temperature in Death Valley, Calif., reached 130 degrees over the weekend. It could be a world record for the highest temperature, but first scientists must verify it.

The Senate Intelligence Committee has released its fifth and final bipartisan report detailing a wide range of Russian efforts to interfere in the 2016 election.

After an 18-month absence, Katie Laur and Oakley Scot will resume Music From The Hills Of Home on radio starting Sunday, Aug. 26.