Hamas released the last U.S.-Israeli citizen believed to be alive and held hostage
Hamas has released the last remaining live U.S. Israeli dual citizen who has was held hostage in Gaza. The release was brokered in a deal between Hamas and the U.S.
Jill Stein Discusses Recount Efforts Her Campaign Has Undertaken
The Green Party candidate is back in the spotlight, calling for a recount in three states. Jill Stein explains that her efforts are about creating fair elections, not helping Hillary Clinton.
After Fidel Castro's Death, What's Next For U.S.-Cuba Relationship?
Amherst University professor Javier Corrales talks about what the late Cuban leader's death means for diplomatic policy between the two countries going forward.
Fidel Castro's 'True Destiny': His Decades-Long Struggle Against U.S.
The late Cuban leader died Friday at the age of 90. He outlasted 10 separate U.S. administrations, and even up to his death, his long rule remained a headache for all of them.
What Trump's Pick For Education Secretary Spells For School Policy
Donald Trump has asked Michigan's Betsy DeVos to be the next secretary of education. Chalkbeat Managing Editor Philissa Cramer talks about what DeVos could do on big-ticket policies.
'Atlas Obscura' Explores Roots Of The So-Called Mid-Atlantic Accent
Ever watched an old movie or listened to recordings of Franklin Roosevelt's fireside chats, and wondered where that accent comes from? Dan Nosowitz decided to look into that and wrote about it for Atlas Obscura. Turns out the roads to an early 20th century American pseudo-British accent lead back to a Canadian elocution teacher, Edith Skinner and her book, Speak with Distinction.
Experts Say Russian Propaganda Helped Spread Fake News During Election
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Washington Post reporter Craig Timberg about the role of Russian propaganda and the flood of "fake news" this election season.
Green Party Raises More Than $5 Million In Election Recount Effort
Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate for president this year, has pledged to request recounts in swing states that Donald Trump narrowly won. Stein claims it's an effort to ensure the integrity of the results. But experts say there's no evidence of hacking or other irregularities. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Shane Harris, correspondent for The Daily Beast.
In New Jersey, Kids Help Dig For Fossils In An Unlikely Place
Each week, hundreds of kids gather behind an unassuming shopping center in New Jersey. They're digging for fossils with a real paleontologist.
Week In Politics: Trump Makes First Cabinet Appointments
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss what a Trump presidency could look like based on his cabinet appointments thus far, and whether Democrats have a geography problem, given that Hillary Clinton now has a lead of around 2 million votes over Donald Trump.
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe Hints At Retirement
Zimbabwe has had one ruler since the country gained independence 36 years ago. The 92-year-old is now hinting at retirement, but on his terms. In comments this week to veterans of Zimbabwe's independence war veterans, he didn't offer a possible time frame.
Barry Williams Remembers His TV Mom, 'Brady Bunch' Star Florence Henderson
Florence Henderson, who played the matriarch on The Brady Bunch, has died at the age of 82. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Barry Williams, who played the part of the eldest Brady child, Greg.