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.
New district maps could help Democrats in the upcoming election
In a few key battleground states, new district voting maps may help Democrats pick up some state legislative seats in this midterm election.
What it's like inside a Michigan abortion clinic, days before the midterm elections
Abortion rights are on the ballot in Michigan, which has already become a regional abortion haven. Kate Wells spent weeks observing procedures and talking to patients inside a clinic outside Detroit.
A new school in Kyiv is training women to pilot drones
A new school in Kyiv aims to get more women involved in the war effort by putting them in a driver's seat where few have been before: piloting drones.
A 100-year study could help save box turtles
An ambitious long-term study of box turtles seeks to study the population across North Carolina to determine the health of the species over a hundred years.
This song is nearly 5 decades long but its subject still hits home
The Planet Money team got a cassette tape in the mail with a 47-year-old song about a timely topic: inflation.
Beat your midday slump by sticking your head in the freezer
In his new book, psychologist Aric Prather gives sleep tips, including how to harness cold temps to give you a boost of energy.
Eco-activist Joseph Dibee sentenced for 1990s arson incidents
Joseph Dibee, a former fugitive and member of the Earth Liberation Front, was sentenced to time served for his role in arsons at animal-related businesses in California and Oregon during the late1990s.
The attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband reveals gaps in lawmakers' security
Lawmakers and election officials are feeling significantly more threatened this week after the attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul in their San Franciso home.
Netanyahu poised for a comeback, with most votes counted in Israel
Israel's fifth election in under four years may give right-wing former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu his return to power - though Tuesday's vote is still being counted.
A cheating scandal has erupted in the competitive cornhole scene
In an incident dubbed bag-gate, top ranked teams were accused of using illegal beanbags — thinner and lighter than regulation-size.