The debate to fix an outdated an incorrect Harriet Tubman historic marker
A historical marker on Maryland's Eastern Shore contains errors about the story of Harriet Tubman, who grew up nearby. Some locals want to fix it, but others think it's fine how it is.
In Supreme Court nomination debate, echoes of past judicial breakthrough
Tomiko Brown-Nagin, author of Civil Rights Queen, tells NPR's Ailsa Chang how identity and lived experience loomed large in the confirmation of Constance Baker Motley to the federal bench in 1966.
The John Durham filing that set off conservative media, explained
The political right is making hay out of a recent filing in special counsel John Durham's investigation into the Trump-Russia probe. We break down the truth behind their outlandish claims.
A Ukrainian chef's borsch is an act of resistance
A chef famous in Ukraine for championing the nation's cuisine sees his cooking as part of the anti-Russian resistance.
Georgetown study measures colleges' return on investment
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Martin Van Der Werf, director of editorial and education policy at Georgetown's Center on Education and the Workforce, about their new college rankings.
Behind unusual U.S. strategy to release intelligence on Russian moves
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former CIA Special Operations officer Douglas London about the calculus behind U.S. intelligence disclosures about Russia.
San Francisco man spreads joy with pancakes
Curtis Kimball has recently begun hosting free pancake parties for all passersby. He says the pandemic has caused a bad vibe all around, and making breakfast for people is a good way to fix it.
Scientists say elephant tusk DNA can expose poaching networks
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a way of using DNA from elephant tusks to solve poaching mysteries and bring animal traffickers to justice.
VP Harris heads to Munich national security meeting at a critical time
Vice President Kamala Harris is traveling to an annual gathering of the world's top national security officials in Munich, Germany, as leaders work to avert a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russia's latest military movements stoke confusion
Is Russia escalating — or de-escalating — its military positions along the borders of Ukraine? There are conflicting claims about what's happening now, and what could come next.
Anna Chlumsky delves into a scammer's story for 'Inventing Anna'
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with actor Anna Chlumsky about Netflix's new limited series Inventing Anna.
Arthur Brooks on cracking the code to happiness in the second half of life
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with writer Arthur Brooks about his new book about happiness, From Strength to Strength.