At this school, kids given detention can choose a hike instead
We take a hike in the Maine woods with high school students who've been given the option to hike instead of sit in detention.
Belarus Intercepts Flight Carrying Opposition Activist
The authorities in Belarus forced a passenger flight to land in the capital of Minsk and then detained an opposition leader who was one of the passengers on board.
Life Kit: Buying A House In An Impossible Market
If you're in the market to buy a home, NPR's Life Kit has some advice for how to navigate this seemingly impossible market.
Music Industry Pushes Play On Big Festivals
Summer music festivals and concerts are coming back after a long pause. Big festivals like Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and Governors Ball have all announced their lineups. But will they be safe?
What AAPI Heritage Month Means To Erik Shoji
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Olympic volleyball player Erik Shoji shares what this month means to him.
The Latest In The Fight Over Abortion Access
The Supreme Court said it would take up a major abortion case that could open the door to overturning Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, Texas Republicans are trying a new legal strategy to ban most abortions.
Gay Officers Action League President Opposes Pride's Uniformed Law Enforcement Ban
NPR'S Michel Martin speaks with Brian E. Downey, president of the Gay Officers Action League, about NYC Pride's decision to ban law enforcement from attending Pride events in uniform.
Dozens Of Animals Laugh Too, Study Shows
A new study in the journal Bioacoustics found that 65 different species of animals have their own form of laughter. Study co-author Sasha Winkler describes the sounds animals make during play.
Diplomat Discusses Next Steps For Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
With a cease-fire in place, what's next for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ambassador Martin Indyk, former U.S. Special Envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.
During Cease-Fire, Gaza Left With Pain And Destruction
On the second day of the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, Palestinians in Gaza are surveying the destruction caused by Israeli air strikes.
Media Controversies Embroil Chris Cuomo, Martin Bashir
Two well-known journalists have found themselves at the center of media ethics controversies: CNN's Chris Cuomo and former BBC correspondent Martin Bashir.
