Now a poet, a boy in Jamaica could barely read until a teacher-in-training came along
Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up in rural Jamaica, he could barely read. When he was about 12, a young teacher-in-training arrived at his school.
Texas Lawmakers Debate Measures To Protect Against Future Power Failures
After deadly blackouts gripped Texas in February, state lawmakers vowed to protect people from future power failures. But now, lawmakers are debating measures that critics say could do the opposite.
Businesses Are Already Benefiting As More Of The U.S. Gets Vaccinated
Newly vaccinated Americans are eating out, getting haircuts, going to sporting events and traveling again — giving a lift to businesses that have been largely shuttered for over a year.
NPR Turns 50 And Susan Stamberg Recalls A First
All Things Considered turns 50 this week. To help mark that milestone, NPR's Susan Stamberg remembers an interview she did in 1989 with a dying commentator, Kim Williams.
As Arab Spring Unfolded On Twitter, Social Media Gained Foothold At NPR
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with former NPR social media guru Andy Carvin about the way his realm came to affect the news business.
Woman's Killing In Puerto Rico Spurs Calls For Government To Act
A star Puerto Rican boxer has been charged for the grisly death of a pregnant woman said to be his girlfriend, renewing focus on what many on the island have called a crisis of violence against women.
Au Revoir, Yahoo! Answers
Yahoo! Answers shut down Tuesday after nearly 16 years of inquiries from the internet's curious minds. As a final send-off, NPR gets to the bottom of some of these important questions.
Charlie Crist To Run Against DeSantis In Florida Governor's Race
Charlie Crist announced Tuesday that he's running as a Democrat for Florida governor (again). In a video, he touts his progressive record as governor (but doesn't mention he was a Republican).
White House Commits Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars To Increase Vaccine Access
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Andy Slavitt, senior adviser to the White House COVID-19 Response Team, about the Biden administration's new plan to increase access to the coronavirus vaccines.