Why Brexit's back in the news: Britain and the EU struck a Northern Ireland trade deal
Britain and the European Union signed a new agreement to solve one of Brexit's thorniest challenges: the trading status of Northern Ireland.
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Janet Yellen visits Ukraine and pledges even more U.S. economic aid
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a surprise visit to Ukraine and announced $1.25 billion in economic aid as the country's war with Russia goes into its second year.
From Charizard to Mimikyu: NPR staff's favorite Pokémon memories on Pokémon Day
The original Pokémon games came out 27 years ago. Trainers across the world now celebrate the date as Pokémon Day.
Native Americans seized Wounded Knee 50 years ago. Here's what 1 reporter remembers
Fifty years ago, Oglala Lakota activists took over the village of Wounded Knee in an occupation that lasted 71 days. Journalist Kevin McKiernan reflects on the standoff and the legacy it leaves.
Zulu's soul-sampling powerviolence shifts the pit toward love
Meaty riffs, disembodied screams and... Curtis Mayfield? Anaiah Lei carefully curates samples to acknowledge past freedom fighters and provide windows of hope.
As Republicans start investigating Biden, the White House war room is ready to fight
House Republicans are investigating everything from the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan to the business dealings of the president's son. Here's how the White House is gearing up.
'I Have Some Questions For You' is a dark, uncomfortable story that feels universal
In less capable hands, all of this would be too much. But Rebecca Makkai manages to juggle every subplot brilliantly; each sings with a unique voice that harmonizes with the crime story at the heart.
An Arizona driver is in custody after crashing into bicycling group, killing 2
Pedro Quintana-Lujan, 26, was arrested on several charges, including manslaughter, aggravated assault and endangerment after driving his pick-up truck into a group of bicyclists on Sunday.
Congressman Henry Cuellar says Biden's rule to restrict asylum is 'reasonable'
Cuellar, a Texas Democrat, spoke with NPR about a Biden administration proposal to limit asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. He says the number of arriving migrants is overwhelming local officials.
Scientists are flying into snowstorms to explore winter weather mysteries
A plane loaded with scientists and their equipment has been flying through frozen skies this winter, sampling cloud particles to improve predictions of which storms will wreak havoc on the ground.