Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
Idaho's biggest hospital system says the number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
Norwegian Jazz Star Releases New Album
Ellen Andrea Wang is one of the most recognizable jazz artists in Norway. Wang studied classical violin for ten years before switching to the bass at sixteen and studying jazz at the Norwegian Academy of Music. Music reviewer Michelle Mercer says her sophomore album Blank Out reflects 1980s art pop as much as jazz.
Questions As U.S. Wood Pellet Makers Expand Production
The wood pellet fuel industry is growing in the United States. The largest chip mills across the South are gobbling up hardwood forests to meet demand for overseas customers.
Encore: Eddie Izzard Talks About Coming Out
Kelly McEvers interviews entertainer Eddie Izzard. This story was originally broadcast on All Things Considered, June 20, 2017.
The Buffalo Bills Make The NFL Playoffs
It's been 18 years since the Buffalo Bills were in the NFL playoffs. That streak ended yesterday.
Economic Unrest Sparks Turmoil In Iran
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Suzanne Maloney, of the Brookings Institution and editor of Markaz, a blog about Middle East politics, about the protests in Iran.
Chinese Advances In Artificial Intelligence
China's top search engine Baidu is leading the country's drive to dominate AI. The company says its aims are purely commercial, but China also seeks a strategic and military advantage over rivals.
After Bears Ears National Monument Shrinkage, The Fight For Redesignation Is Still On
For Native American tribes with ties to the Bears Ears National Monument, 2017 was a year of whiplash. Guest host Ray Suarez speaks with Shaun Chapoose, a tribal commissioner for the monument, about what's changed.
Charlottesville Violence Drives Denver Church To Hold Tough Conversations On Race
One of the oldest African-American churches in Denver has invited church members and community members to participate in conversations about race.
Asylum-Seekers Locked In Limbo At Backed-Up U.S.-Mexico Border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reached capacity at ports of entry in San Diego, Calif. Some asylum-seekers have been temporarily turned away due to the back-up.
Under The Trump Administration, A Rocky Year Of Transition For The State Department
One of the agencies that went through dramatic changes in 2017 was the State Department. Guest host Ray Suarez speaks with career diplomat and former Ambassador to Liberia Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
Anti-Government Protests In Iran: Rouhani Calls For Peace, Lashes Out At Trump
Demonstrations in Iran continued for a third day on Sunday. Crowds protested declining economic conditions and corruption. President Hassan Rouhani responded to the demonstrations in a speech that aired Sunday night.