Trump says there's an Israel-Iran ceasefire
President Trump said Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, ending 12 days of conflict.
Remembering Perry Wallace, A College Basketball Pioneer
Perry Wallace was the first African American basketball player in the Southeastern Conference, despite not wanting to be a pioneer. Wallace is one of the notable people who died in 2017. Three years ago, he and his biographer Andrew Maraniss talked with NPR's Audie Cornish about the realities of desegregation.
Why Do Jewish People Eat Chinese Food On Christmas?
When and why did Jews start eating Chinese food on Christmas? Grab your chopsticks and dig in as NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Rabbi Joshua Plaut about this holiday tradition.
Trump Seems To Prefer His Own Resorts Over Camp David For The Holidays
It used to be a holiday tradition for the President to spend Christmas at Camp David, the rustic presidential retreat in the Maryland woods. But President Trump seems to prefer his own resorts during the holidays.
A Look At How Word Prediction Software Works
This week's All Tech Considered looks at how words pop up when we compose messages on our devices. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Ben Medlock of Swiftkey about all you ever wanted to know about word prediction software.
Race To Eradicate Guinea Worm And Polio Experienced Roadblocks In 2017
This year, the world came tantalizingly close to wiping out two human diseases: Guinea worm and polio. But right at the finish line, both eradication projects have run into surprising roadblocks.
Robert Siegel On Why He Still Loves Beethoven's Symphony No. 7
The second movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 is a powerful and haunting piece of classical music. It's also a favorite of NPR's Robert Siegel. He explains why, and explores other recordings inspired by the allegretto.
Volunteers In NYC Show Support For Immigrants At Court Appearances, Appointments
A new type of volunteer opportunity has taken off in New York City. Hundreds of people are going with immigrants to court appearances and appointments with immigration officials. With President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration, they want to show solidarity, and be a friendly support system.
Americans Look To Pence For Help In Releasing Their Relatives Jailed In Egypt
Americans with relatives jailed in Egypt are looking to Vice President Mike Pence to use his trip to Cairo to push for their release. There are nearly 20 Americans among the tens of thousands of political prisoners in Egypt today.
Former Vice Female Employees Say They Endured Harassment On The Job
Vice Media is currently embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal. Several women are saying they endured harassment and groping while on the job.
How Police In Harrisonburg, Va., Spread A Little Christmas Cheer In Their Community
Often when police approach a person, it's not always a "Merry Christmas" sort of situation. But some police departments around the country have started taking some time to play Santa — including in Harrisonburg, Va. There, an officer on Secret Santa detail found a mom doing lawn care, and gave her $100.
'New York Times' Reporter On The Lebanese Prime Minister's Relationship With Saudi Arabia
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with The New York Times' South Asia reporter Maria Abi-Habib about how Saudi Arabia pressured Lebanon's prime minister Saad Hariri to resign and blame Iran.