Diplomats shift into high gear to try to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran
European diplomats are working to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran to find a peaceful end to a war that President Trump has said the U.S. could join to support Israel against Iran.
A cat lover tried to leave a fortune to her town's strays. It almost didn't work out
When Barbara Thorpe died in 2002, she left almost all of her money — $200,000 — to benefit the cats of her hometown, Dixfield, Maine. But that decision turned into a huge legal battle.
Racial bias in home appraising prompts changes in the industry
Accusations of racial bias are fueling changes in the home appraisal industry. Companies say modernizing the technology and data they use will help limit discrimination.
Taiwan's president plans a U.S. visit with an eye on China tensions
Do high-profile visits from U.S. leaders to Taiwan hurt or help? Do they really matter?
February job growth has some positive signs for the Fed
U.S. employers added 311,000 jobs in February, a modest slowdown from the month before. The jobs report will be closely studied by the Federal Reserve as policymakers try to battle inflation.
What a TikTok ban could mean for Americans
In recent days it's seemed like there's a greater chance that Americans will be blocked from using the popular app TikTok. A ban wouldn't be simple and could have implications far beyond our phones.
De La Soul's early catalog finally hits streaming platforms
The first six albums from hip hop group De La Soul are finally out on streaming platforms after years being tied up in legal disputes.
Dina Nayeri's relationship with belief changed while writing 'Who Gets Believed?'
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Dina Nayeri about her new book Who Gets Believed? and how expanding the stories we are familiar with can help us to believe strangers and vulnerable populations.
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg pushes for stricter railroad safety standards
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about recent train derailments, and the future of rail safety.