In the past, political scandals could end careers. Not anymore
There was a time when scandals were a death knell for political careers. But today, they're far from being career…
Ebola cases rise in Congo, as government revives travel restrictions
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented pace, Africa CDC warns.
With just days left, the U.S. opening match at the World Cup is still not sold out
Hundreds of tickets are still available for the U.S. and Canada opening matches for the World Cup on Friday. Even…
Former Kennedy Center curator talks about the venue’s future
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Josef Palermo, an artist and curator, about his tenure at the Kennedy Center and what…
NPR’s new chief content officer: ‘I’ve been training for this job my whole life’
Less than two weeks after overhauling its newsroom, NPR has hired Nadine Zylstra to be its chief content officer. She…
Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea
Xi traveled to Pyongyang on Monday in a likely attempt to reassert China's unique influence over its socialist neighbor.
In his book, self-described USAID ‘whistleblower’ talks about the agency and Ebola
Nicholas Enrich, on staff at the U.S. Agency for International Aid under 4 administrations, talks about Into the Woodchipper: A…
Israel-Iran strikes threaten truce. And, Ebola is spreading at an unprecedented rate
Israel and Iran's recent exchange of fire is threatening the truce in the Middle East. And, the Ebola outbreak in…
Whales are showing up in San Francisco Bay. New ship alerts could help protect them
The changing climate is driving whales into San Francisco Bay, where ship strikes have been deadly. A new camera system…
In speech to Spanish parliament, pope demands respect for the dignity of all people
In the first papal address to the Spanish legislature, the American pope said a "moral renewal" was necessary in legislatures…