Weapons and war: Parallels between Iran and Iraq
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Steve Coll about the parallels between Iraq and Iran when it comes to discussions of a potential war due to an adversarial country's weapons program.
Kendrick Lamar uses his grief-fueled new album to reveal just how human he is
The new album by hip-hop superstar Kendrick Lamar is called Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers and is out Friday. It's been more than 5 years since his last album.
In Alaska, warmer days can bring catastrophic flooding as frozen rivers break up
Spring comes late to western Alaska and brings a mix of anxiety and anticipation. Citizen scientists use traditional knowledge to predict river breakup and flooding for dozens of remote communities.
If Roe is overturned, attorneys general will have to interpret state abortion laws
State attorneys general have talked about about whether they would enforce abortion bans if Roe fell. But AGs, district attorneys and state courts are still all scrambling to understand the laws.
A Ukrainian singer finds his voice on the streets of Warsaw, Poland
Roman Panchenko moved to Poland from Chernihiv a few years ago and was afraid of singing in the streets. But now, after the war started, he sings Ukrainian songs in a Warsaw plaza to help his country.
The latest from Kharkiv, where Ukrainian forces are trying to repel Russian troops
Ukrainian forces are trying to push back Russian forces from Kharkiv, a city Russia has shelled since the beginning of the war.
Texas Supreme Court votes to allow trans child abuse investigations
The Texas Supreme Court says parents and doctors who provide gender-affirming care for trans kids can be investigated for child abuse. A lower court judge had halted the inquiries earlier.
Protests in Sri Lanka have turned violent amid power, food and medicine shortages
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with journalist Sulochana Ramiah about Sri Lanka's protests, which have turned violent. The country is in crisis, with power blackouts and food shortages.
Julian Fellowes of 'Downton Abbey' says misery isn't 'compulsory' in entertainment
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Downton Abbey executive producer Julian Fellowes about the latest chapter in the Crawley family's story, Downton Abbey: A New Era.
Lebanon's economic crisis will be on voters' minds during parliamentary elections
Lebanon is holding parliamentary elections against the backdrop of a severe economic crisis. Here's a look at what's at stake for those in power and the candidates trying to replace them.
The White House is working to respond to the baby formula shortage
The Biden administration is working to address the shortage of baby formula in the U.S. as it faces pressure in Congress to do more.