Diplomats shift into high gear to try to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran
European diplomats are working to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran to find a peaceful end to a war that President Trump has said the U.S. could join to support Israel against Iran.
Encore: Samara Joy's album, 'Linger Awhile,' receives two Grammy nominations
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with jazz singer Samara Joy, who recently took to the legendary Blues Alley Club stage in Washington. Her album, "Linger Awhile," received two Grammy nominations.
Brazilian singer Anitta has her sights set on global stardom
Singer Anitta has achieved Brazilian stardom, and now she has her sights set on global stardom.
How 2022 has gone for President Biden
As 2022 begins to wind down, NPR takes a look at how the year has gone for President Biden.
Eight out of 10 Americans believe the U.S. faces a threat to democracy
Eight out of 10 Americans believe the U.S. faces a threat to democracy but disagree on what is causing it. The final NPR/PBS Newshour/Marist poll of 2022 reveals insights into public opinion.
Physicists are still trying to understand time
Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology track time with atomic clocks. But what is time, really? Physicists are still trying to answer that question.
Extremism experts say Germany's far-right actors are familiar
Far-right actors in Germany were arrested for plotting a coup last week — parts of the story are fantastical but chilling. Extremism experts in the U.S. say some themes are familiar.
Kurdish forces hope U.S. allies will convince Turkey to stop air strikes
Kurdish forces who fought ISIS in Syria are hoping their U.S. allies will convince Turkey to stop an offensive of punishing air strikes against them.
Los Angeles mayor declares a state of emergency over the homelessness crisis
The new Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency over the homelessness crisis in the city. The move gives her certain powers to speed the opening of shelters and other services.
Novelist Steph Cha on her favorite novel, 'The Long Goodbye' by Raymond Chandler
All Things Considered hosts are asking their favorite writers about their favorite writers. Ailsa Chang talks with novelist Steph Cha about her favorite novel, "The Long Goodbye" by Raymond Chandler.
Parents memorialize Sandy Hook shooting victims ten years later
After the Sandy Hook shooting, gifts poured into the community — from art to teddy bears. Officials shared what they could, and now the rest has become part of the town's memorial to victims.
Congress races to avert a government shutdown
Congress is racing to pass a funding measure to avert a government shutdown.