Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel
President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
Teen Helps Older Dogs Find Forever Homes
When 14-year-old Meena Kumar found out she wasn't old enough to volunteer at a local shelter for older dogs, she came up with another way to help — and raised some big money in the process.
Irish Pub In Spain Bans Neil Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline'
That song can get an entire bar or stadium singing along. "Sweet Caroline" was banned because of fear aggressive singing creates droplets that linger in the air and help spread the coronavirus.
Sales Of 'Settlers Of Catan' Skyrocket During Coronavirus Crisis
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, many people are once again passing the time with board games — and turning to a wildly popular classic from Germany.
It Took A Pandemic: Mystery Of Windsor Hum Is Solved
For decades, Canadians living near the U.S. border swore they could hear a strange, low-frequency reverberation. The cause of the mysterious hum was resolved when a U.S. Steel facility shut down.
Advocate Reveals The Plight Of Migrant Workers In Italy
The pandemic has revealed how dependent Italians are on migrant farm workers. The new documentary, Invisible, profiles a migrant champion as he raises the awareness of their plight.
Susan Rice Is On Biden's Short List To Be His Running Mate
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Ambassador Susan Rice about whether she'd like to be vice president, how the U.S. should recover from COVID-19 and what happens when she and her son disagree on politics.
How To Break The Monotony Of Zoom Calls During Lockdown
Some executives are holding meetings inside virtual game rooms. Robbing a bank in Grand Theft Auto or going to a concert in Minecraft — the games offer a creative space where people can brainstorm.
Coronavirus Pandemic Impacts Election Site Staffing
A major challenge to this fall's elections is that most pollworkers are over the age of 60, and at high risk for COVID-19. Municipalities are using creative measures to recruit younger pollworkers.
Postal Changes Threaten Vote-By-Mail Election, Rep. Connolly Says
NPR's Noel King speaks with Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia about concerns over whether delays and funding shortfalls at the U.S. Postal Service could impact mail-in voting in the fall.
Teachers, Parents To Protest School Reopenings Without Adequate Funding
More school districts are reopening with in-person classes or under a hybrid model this week. But are schools reopening safely? What does the science say?