Iraqi soccer fans celebrate end of 40-year World Cup drought
The Iraq national men's team hasn't played a World Cup in 40 years; a drought that ends Tuesday night, to…
In Albania, anger grows against the government for supporting a Kushner-linked luxury resort
Albania's government has given preliminary approval to plans for the luxury resort along a stretch of coastline, prompting daily protests…
Trump further guts Education Dept. by shifting oversight of special ed, civil rights
The moves to the federal departments of Health and Human Services and Justice, respectively, would further dismantle an agency that…
The World Cup reminds us that the way to a visitor’s heart … is through their stomach
The action inside the stadiums isn't the only thing capturing the attention of international visitors. Turns out, they're discovering the…
Live with a partner? You may be sharing more microbes than you think
A large study finds you may share about a quarter of your oral and gut microbes with the people you…
The war with Iran is making oil changes pricier. And a deal won’t solve it
The U.S. may be the world's biggest producer of crude oil, but that's not the case for motor oil. The…
Israeli ambassador to U.S. says Israel is ‘not going to withdraw from South Lebanon’
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Israel's ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter about the peace deal the Trump administration says it's…
Pop albums are drowning in ‘narrative.’ What happens when we go in cold?
New albums by Lizzo and the rising artist Imani Imani are both "event" records — but one arrives with arguably…
Survey confirms the struggle of working parents: ‘No way to be two things at once’
A new Pew survey finds many working parents feel they cannot give 100% at either work or home. Benefits like…
How Israel could complicate Iran peace negotiations. And, World Cup highlights
Israel has been sidelined in the agreement between the U.S. and Iran. It could spoil peace negotiations. And, it's been…