A Rorschach test for America? Covering the military parade and a No Kings rally on the same day
Last weekend's military parade and No Kings rallies could be seen as an example of a DIVIDED America… a moment where our differences were placed in pretty stark relief. But reporting from both places on the same day… you see something different.
Dozens still missing in wake of catastrophic South Africa floods
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with John Eligon of The New York Times about the catastrophic flooding in Durban, South Africa.
Judge temporarily blocks Kentucky's new abortion ban
Abortion has been unavailable in Kentucky for more than a week, after a new state law took effect that puts layers of new requirements on providers.
Ukraine has been preparing to face Russia's expected offensive. Is it ready?
Russia has begun military operations that are expected to lead to a massive offensive. Ukraine has had weeks to prepare.
Hollywood has found a favorite new subject — the failed CEOs of tech companies
All of a sudden it seems like Hollywood has found a favorite new subject — the failed CEOs of tech companies with bio-pics depicting the rise and fall of the heads of Uber, WeWork and Theranos.
U.S. and Cuba to sit down to talk migration
Officials from the U.S. and Cuba are talking as migration from the island increases.
The National Portrait Gallery marks 50 years since Watergate with new exhibit
The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in with an exhibition of 25 objects featuring prominent people involved in the scandal.
One man's struggle to get heart surgery shows how hard it is to find care in Gaza
The story of a 70-year-old Palestinian man's effort to get heart surgery illustrates the difficulties getting medical care in Gaza — or getting approval to go through Israel to seek it elsewhere.
Mexican Pizza, beloved by South Asian Americans, is coming back to Taco Bell
Taco Bell announced this week the return of the Mexican Pizza to its menu, and fans are happy.
You haven't been able to pump own gas in New Jersey since 1949. That might change
New Jersey has banned drivers from pumping their own gas since 1949. But high gas prices and a shortage of station attendants have renewed calls to lift the ban.
A fake cyberwar held in Estonia could help nations prepare for real life threats
From the tiny Baltic nation of Estonia, some 30 nations are participating in mock cyberwar exercises. While the annual NATO-led exercise may be fiction, the threat emanating from Russia is very real.
Meet NYC's Elizabeth Shvarts, one of the Nation Youth Poet Laureate finalists
To celebrate National Poetry Month, we're introducing listeners to poets competing to be the next National Youth Poet Laureate. Today: Elizabeth Shvarts, the New York City Laureate.