Jimmy Carter is no saint in my house
For President Biden's legacy, we should look to late President Jimmy Carter's history in Central America.
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As firefighters battle roaring fires, new evacuations are ordered
Despite some progress, the biggest blazes — the Palisades and Eaton fires — rage largely uncontained. On Friday evening, the LA Fire Department issued new evacuation orders for the Palisades fire.
After 17 years, it's Hoda Kotb's last 'Today' show
Craig Melvin, current news anchor and host of Today's 3rd Hour, has been named Kotb's successor.
TikTok challenges its U.S ban at the Supreme Court. Here's what to know
Lawyers for TikTok argued that banning the app will violate the free speech of 170 million American users. The Justice Department contended that the app is a national security risk.
How these suburban moms in Ukraine manage grief by training to down Russian drones
Women from a Kyiv suburb traumatized by a 2022 massacre by Russian troops joined a volunteer air defense unit to take down Russia's drones — and deal with their fears.
Her family thought they would return home the next day. Now, their house is gone
Jinghuan Liu Tervalon packed a few documents, keepsakes and clothing before leaving her Altadena, Calif., home ahead of the fast-moving Eaton Canyon Fire. Her son returned to find rubble and ash.
Q&A: The CIA chief on how the U.S. intel community handled Russia, China and Mideast
In an exit interview with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, CIA Director William Burns says he still thinks "there's a chance" for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Who's in, who's out and who wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico? The quiz is back!
This week, we tackle the Golden Globes, free speech, Girl Scout cookies, dragons and more. Add a perfect score to your New Year's resolutions!
Trump is sentenced in hush money case -- but gets no penalty or fine
President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction, meaning he will get a criminal record but no other penalties.
Transcript: NPR's full conversation with CIA Director William Burns
In a wide-ranging exit interview, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks Central Intelligence Agency director William Burns about the resurgence of ISIS, and what's next for the intel community.