Israel launches attack on Syrian government forces near Damascus
Israel attacked Syrian government forces near Damascus in what is says is a bid to protect a religious minority there. Clashes between Druze and Sunni Muslim fighters have killed at least 20 people.
The latest advance in understanding the gut-brain connection
Brain cells are increasingly being found outside the brain, and now researchers have identified specific neurons in the abdomen that control some aspects of digestion.
There's a post-election power struggle going on in North Carolina
The GOP-led Legislature aims to take powers from offices won by Democrats. The first attempt was vetoed by the Democratic governor, but Republicans have a supermajority to override the veto.
How the fall of the Assad regime in Syria may impact Russia
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Russian historian Sergey Radchenko about what happens to Russia's sphere of influence in the Middle East with Assad gone.
Luigi Mangione, 26, is charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
With the arrest of Luigi Mangione, police have apprehended and charged a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, though many questions remain unanswered.
Examining President Biden's major economic accomplishments
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Lael Brainard, director of the National Economic Council, about President Biden's economic legacy.
Remembering poet and Black arts movement icon Nikki Giovanni
American Poet Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of 81. Giovanni published her first poetry collection, "Black Feeling Black Talk," in 1968.
Golden Globe hopeful: first openly transgender woman in film lead actress category
Karla Sofia Gascón is the first openly trans woman to be nominated for a film in a lead actress category at the Golden Globes. She's up for her role in the film "Emilia Pérez."
Jay-Z is latest to be named in the web of allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Rapper Jay-Z has been caught up in allegations surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs. They have been accused of raping a minor at a party in 2000. Jay-Z is taking action against the attorney filing charges.