How the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
A look back at actress Linda Lavin's long career — on-screen and off
Linda Lavin, the Tony Award-winning actress best known for her role as a single mom and waitress in the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Syrian refugees in Istanbul debate whether to stay or return home
Syrian refugees in Turkey are considering whether to return home following the ouster of Syrian dictator, Bashar al-Assad. But many remain worried about their country's future.
The stock market had a great 2024. What will next year bring?
Investors are watching the Fed, the AI boom, and President-elect Donald Trump's promised economic policies.
Congressional lawmakers almost got a pay bump this year. Then it crashed and burned
The Constitution allows members of Congress to determine their pay -- but fear of political blowback for giving themselves a raise has resulted in no cost of living increases in nearly 15 years.
Lessons from a challenging year: How a runner navigated a cancer diagnosis
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with writer and runner Ali Feller, host of the podcast Ali on the Run, about strategies she's used to get through a challenging year.
With fears about the future, some Syrian women find comfort in beauty parlors
In Damascus beauty parlors, Syrian women hope looking good will help them feel better about a future they fear.
Meet the new animal species discovered in 2024
A cute fuzzy beetle, a sea squirt that looks like a cross between a panda and a zebra, and a piranha-like fish that's vegetarian: These are just a few of the new species formally identified in 2024.
Why the streaming release of 'Wicked' surprised NPR's film critic
Not even six weeks into its record-breaking run in theaters, Wicked is available for home viewing starting Dec. 31. Film critic Bob Mondello explains how theatrical releases have changed over time.
Video of pregnant homeless woman puts Kentucky's street camping ban in the spotlight
Kentucky is among several states that passed bans on street camping and it recently got a glimpse of how it works, in a video showing police giving a citation to a homeless woman going into labor.
Jimmy Carter's complicated relationship to the church
Jimmy Carter was the first evangelical Christian to occupy the Oval Office. But the Baptist Sunday school teacher's relationship with fellow evangelicals was politically and spiritually fraught.
Helpful hints on how to keep your New Year's resolutions
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Marielle Segarra, host of "Life Kit," about how to make New Year's resolutions you'll actually follow.
