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.
The state of Arab Spring countries following Assad's fall in Syria
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Steven Heydemann, Middle East Studies director at Smith College, about how Syria might avoid replicating Arab countries that are worse off after overthrowing dictators.
New inflation report: Grocery prices rose sharply in November
Inflation was a little bit higher in November than October, but probably not high enough to alarm policymakers at the Federal Reserve. The central bank is still expected to lower interest rates.
How John Lithgow's experiences with cancer have affected his outlook on life
Actor John Lithgow draws a question from the Wild Card deck and talks about how his brushes with cancer have affected his outlook on life.
Firefighters continue to battle a blaze that broke out Monday night in Malibu
Amidst exceptionally dangerous wildfire conditions, a blaze broke out late Monday in Malibu, California. Firefighters say difficult conditions are expected through Wednesday.
A Kansas City birth center's closure worsens the shortage of birth care
Birth centers staffed by midwives are popular places to have a baby. But low reimbursement rates and staffing issues make it difficult for them to stay in business. This is the story of the recent closure of one such center in the Kansas City area. KCUR's Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga, reporter. Diane Webber, editor.
Israel takes credit, in part, for the fall of the Assad regime. But what now?
Soon after Bashar al-Assad's regime fell in Syria, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Israel paved the way for the uprising by its attacks on Iran and its proxies.
Are video game companies doing enough for players with disabilities? Expert weighs in
Video game company Electronic Arts made public some of the tools and patents that help gamers with disabilities play its games.
Luigi Mangione's use of apparent 'ghost gun' sparks concern about untraceable firearms
The ghost gun and silencer allegedly used in the United Healthcare CEO shooting appears to have been 3D printed, according to analysts. Experts say the quality of these weapons has improved.
With fall of Assad regime, Austin Tice's siblings hope he'll be home soon
Austin Tice has been missing in Syria for years. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with two of his siblings, after Assad's regime fell in Syria.