Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.
Latest coronavirus variant has put oil producing countries in a tough spot
OPEC delayed a committee meeting to assess the impact of the omicron variant. The group needs to decide whether to hit pause on production increases or keep boosting output.
China pledges to reduce fossil fuel reliance while increasing coal use
Demand for coal is skyrocketing in China, which is driving new mining, coal stockpiling and widespread power cuts.
'Morning Edition' host Noel King is leaving NPR
Morning Edition hosts Noel King and A Martinez share news about Noel's new career opportunity.
Cumberbatch is very convincing as a rancher in 'Power of the Dog,' Turan says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to film critic Kenneth Turan for a review of the new film: The Power of the Dog — starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst. a Montana rancher.
Stocks tumble as investors weighed potential effects from omicron variant
The stock market took a dive on Tuesday, as investors fretted about the new coronavirus variant and the prospect of more long-lasting inflation.
Barbados is the world's newest republic. Honors 'National Hero' Rihanna
During a ceremony for the newly forged republic, Barbados designated singer Rihanna a "National Hero."
British study: lobsters might experience feelings, including pain
U.K. researchers say crabs, lobsters and octopuses have feelings — including pain. The nervous systems of these invertebrates are at the center of a bill working its way through Britain's Parliament.
Lee Elder, golf pioneer who broke the race barrier at the Masters, dies at 87
Although there were other professional African American golfers who came before him, Elder made history in 1975, breaking the sport's race barriers when he competed at Augusta National Golf Club.
Twitter CTO Parag Agrawal succeeds Jack Dorsey as the company's CEO
Twitter's eccentric co-founder Jack Dorsey stepped down as CEO abruptly Monday. The new CEO is a company veteran who rose to chief technology officer.
NIH Director Collins says omicron variant questions will be answered as data come in
The Biden administration is moving to quell concern over the new omicron variant. NPR's A Martinez talks to Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, about what we know now.
White House prepares for the chance COVID vaccines won't protect against Omicron
Scientists are collecting more information about the new variant of concern, omicron, and investigating whether existing COVID-19 vaccines offer adequate protection.