The new film 'Tatami' reveals an Iranian judoka's fight beyond the mat
In the first feature film co-directed by an Israeli and an Iranian, Tatami, an Iranian judoka must choose between her country and a run for the gold at the World Judo Championships.
The huge effort to save an endangered snail in upstate New York
Researchers are working to rehome some tiny, rare snails. Understanding their decline could help mitigate broader climate changes. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 8, 2023.)
Rep. Jim Himes offers a counterpoint to the American consensus on China
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democrat Congressman Jim Himes of Connecticut about his take on U.S.-China relations, and why the current rhetoric might be dangerous.
Fentanyl makes its way into the U.S. from Mexico. Who's smuggling it in?
Most of the fentanyl comes through legal ports of entry. We hear the story of one of the couriers.
Recent controversial laws in Florida interfere with the state's tourism industry
Florida is losing tourism dollars over divisive policies passed by the state legislature. Civil rights groups have advised some groups not to travel to the state.
Mammoth Mountain wraps up its second-longest ski season in history
Officials at Mammoth Mountain resort officially closed for the season after historic snowfalls allowed it to stay open well into the summer. It's been a record breaking year for skiing.
In a special election in Ohio, voters consider changes to the state's constitution
Ohioans vote Tuesday on whether to make it more difficult to pass future amendments to the state constitution. It's an attempt to keep an abortion access amendment from passing this fall.
Research from Alabama's Mobile Bay help oyster reef restoration elsewhere
Researchers in Alabama are trying to toughen up baby oysters so they can better withstand predators. It's all part of an effort to restore oyster reefs around the world.
Ahead of possible charges against Trump, Ga. courthouse is on heightened alert
Roads are closed around the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta because soon a Georgia grand jury is expected to indict former President Donald Trump for attempting to subvert the 2020 election.
Longtime media-watcher explains why Trump's federal trial should be televised
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Steven Brill, founder of Court TV, why he thinks the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump should be televised.
As glaciers recede due to climate change, flooding increases
Homes and apartments were damaged or destroyed by a flood in Juneau, Alaska, caused by the melting Mendenhall glacier. Climate change is making these kinds of floods a growing issue around the world.
A sheep got loose during half-time of a Canadian football game
Sunday night was Country Night at the stadium of the Saskatchewan Roughriders — the team was hosting a youth rodeo. The sheep evaded stadium staffers for awhile, but was eventually corralled.