Former president Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has metastasized to the bone, according to a statement from his personal office.
Why Belarus Went To Such Lengths To Arrest Journalist Roman Protasevich
More details have emerged about how the Belarusian regime seized an opposition activist, Roman Protasevich, from a commercial airline flight.
Blinken Heading To Jerusalem After Israeli-Hamas Cease-Fire
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Jerusalem, one of his goals will be to avoid getting mired in the crisis. He'll be looking to progress in aid for Gaza and rebuild the U.S.'s role there.
Irish Minister For European Affairs On Belarus' Forced Diversion To Arrest Journalist
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Thomas Byrne, Ireland's Minister for European Affairs, about Belarus' forced diversion of an international passenger flight to remove an opposition journalist.
As More Birds Fly Into Buildings, Scientists Study How To Limit Collision Deaths
Across the United States, the number of birds killed from flying into buildings is rising. Now researchers are studying what people can do to try to limit bird deaths, particularly during migrations.
Olivia Rodrigo Bridges Generations On Her Debut Album 'Sour'
With her debut album Sour, released May 21, Olivia Rodrigo ushers in a new, grungier era for the Disney-to-pop-star pipeline.
Acclaimed Hip-Hop Photographer Chi Modu Has Died At 54
Chi Modu, a hip-hop photographer responsible for indelible images of Tupac Shakur, the Notorious B.I.G., Ice Cube and Diddy, has died at age 54.
Lawmakers Push For Protest Restrictions In The Year Since George Floyd's Killing
Republicans in more than 30 states have introduced bills to criminalize or limit the rights of protesters. Simultaneously, some Democratic-led states are working to better protect protesters.
U.S. Restrictions On Ethiopia And Eritrea Aim To Boost Pressure As Conflict Continues
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michelle Gavin of the Council on Foreign Relations about the new U.S. visa restrictions on Ethiopian and Eritrean officials due to the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia.
Across The U.S., Mayors Are Stepping Down After A Rough 2020 And 2021
Mayors from cities big and small have been stepping down after a tumultuous 2020 and difficult 2021. The changes in leadership come as local municipalities are grappling with important issues.
Family Attorney Speaks 1 Year After George Floyd's Killing
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the attorney for George Floyd's family, Benjamin Crump, one year after Floyd was killed by police.
How To Be A Citizen: From MFA To DSA To N.Y. Legislature
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kara Clark, chief of staff for New York state Sen. Jabari Brisport, about how to become civically engaged.