Basketball star Candace Parker's high school coach discusses her WNBA retirement
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Andy Nussbaum, who coached legendary basketball player Candace Parker when she played in high school. Parker recently said she is retiring from the WNBA after 16 years.
It's going to be a big week in politics. Here's what to keep your eye on.
It's set to be a big week in Washington as Congress heads toward a shutdown, President Biden and former President Donald Trump visit workers in Detroit, and GOP candidates are set to debate again.
France is pulling its ambassador — and 1,500 troops — out of Niger.
France will withdraw its troops and ambassador from the West African country of Niger, meeting one of the demands of the military junta, which seized power there in July.
Thousands flee Armenian enclave in Azerbaijan following military take over
Armenians are fleeing an enclave in Azerbaijan, after the Azerbaijani military took over Nagorno-Karabakh. The U.S. is urging Azerbaijan to protect ethnic Armenians who stay.
What the Hollywood writers union deal means for TV
Writers are set to vote on a new contract to end a nearly five-month strike against the studios. But many questions remain about the agreement and when TV shows and films might resume production.
Enlighten Me: Yeganeh Rezaian
Journalist Yeganeh Rezaian speaks about her time being imprisoned in Iran with her husband, Jason Rezaian in 2014 and how that experienced has shaped the rest of her life.
How older voters feel about voting for older presidents
In the next presidential election, voters might choose between the oldest would-be president ever, and the second oldest. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with seniors about electing a president their age.
Asteroid Return Two way WATC
If all goes as planned, NASA will be celebrating the successful return of about 8 ounces of asteroid material. The return capsule will touch down in Utah Sunday morning.
Podcast explores police killing of Manuel Ellis, as officers go on trial
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Mayowa Aina, host of the KNKX podcast The Walk Home, about the police killing of an unarmed Black man, Manuel Ellis. The police officers are now on trial.
A lost Truman Capote story is published
A rare short story by acclaimed author Truman Capote is published for the first time.
The importance of mindful eating in a fast world
In the digital age it's easy to forget how important it is, for health and well being, to slow down enjoy each meal.
The state of sports journalism
The disappearance of the New York Times sports section is only the latest change in how news outlets are covering sports. NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Richard Deitsch, a media reporter at The Athletic.