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.
Private companies race to land uncrewed mission on the moon
On Monday, an unmanned lunar lander will launch from Cape Canaveral. The launch marks a new chapter in the space race, as private companies try to beat each other to the lunar surface.
A preview of the Taiwan presidential election
Taiwan votes for its next president this month. Low wages and the constant threat from China remain major issues in a dramatic and messy campaign season.
Jan. 6 investigations update
More than 1,200 people have been charged for crimes related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and investigators are building cases against more suspects.
Pod Corner: Ride of Passage
The podcast Ride of Passage is a true American adventure story about one young man's solo ride across the country on horseback.
Biden marks the anniversary of Jan. 6 with campaign speech near Valley Forge
President Biden gives a campaign speech near Valley Forge, Penn. — a place that looms large in the history of American democracy — as he marks the anniversary of Jan. 6.
Huge waves are crashing on the California coast, in part due to climate change
California is getting more big waves, after a series of them thrashed the coast last week. High waves are increasing due to climate change, with impacts for coastal erosion.
In cities with sugary drink taxes, prices went up and purchases dropped
Cities that imposed taxes on sugary drinks saw prices rise and consumption fall by 33%. Research shows sugary drinks increase the risk of diet-related diseases.
Denver Mayor Johnston says migrant spillover is humanitarian and fiscal crisis
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston about the high numbers of migrants that have been arriving in the city. Denver has spent more than $36 million helping migrants.
The FDA has raised alarms about wellness IV treatments at unregulated med spas
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Erika Edwards, health reporter for NBC News, about the risks that unregulated intravenous treatments at med spas are posing to patients.
Instability looms ahead of Bangladesh's election on Sunday
Bangladesh heads to elections on Sunday. Experts warn the expected victory of the ruling party will likely cause more instability amid a crackdown on political opponents, critics and the press.