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.
College football coaches speak their minds about changes for the sport
College football coaches are speaking on the major changes sweeping the sport, like the transfer portal, NIL deals and the House settlement that will allow schools to pay players directly.
Remembering Spanish cinema legend Marisa Paredes
Marisa Paredes, a legend in Spanish cinema, died this week at 78. Paredes starred in a series of Pedro Almodovar films, including Dark Habits, High Heels, and All About My Mother.
Advocates want Biden to spare the lives of the 40 prisoners on federal death row
Anti-death penalty advocates hope President Biden will grant clemency to 40 people on federal death row. He has already commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 people and pardoned 39 others.
Elon Musk holds no elected office — but was able to help sink a spending plan
After dozens of tweets from billionaire Elon Musk, lawmakers killed a federal spending bill that would have funded the government until March. What role might Musk play in Trump's government?
Here's what can be gained when students with disabilities are included in classrooms
Students with certain disabilities are often excluded from general education classrooms. Two children with Down syndrome show what can be gained from more inclusion.
The art (and science) of finding lost objects
Finding missing items isn't a matter of "looking harder." There's an art and a science to it.
Steve Dettelbach, who Trump promises to fire, defends his job performance leading ATF
The president-elect has promised to fire the ATF Director Steve Dettelbach. Dettelbach, in an interview with NPR, defends his record and the agency's work in combating violent crime.
National security advisor shares hopes for incoming administration's Ukraine policy
As the Biden administration enters its final weeks, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly discusses what may be ahead for U.S. foreign policy on Ukraine and Russia with outgoing National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
Cassava bread is named a cultural heritage of humanity
In December, UNESCO labeled cassava bread as a cultural heritage of humanity. The flatbread is common to several Latin American and Caribbean countries, especially of indigenous communities.
The health care industry's very bad year
The killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has sparked scrutiny of the business of health care. But even the investors making money from this business have been unhappy with it this year.