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At his press conference on Friday, President Obama promised more transparency about the government's secret national security surveillance programs. The president expressed support for some reform efforts being considered in Congress and called for the release of more documents that explain how and why the surveillance effort works and whether it safeguards the privacy of Americans.

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Tito Charly about the popularity of his Youtube cooking channel, which he started after losing his job in Mexico due to the pandemic.

With that bullwhip and fedora, he's not your typical archaeologist. Sometimes, in fact, Indy's more treasure hunter than scientist. In the real world of archeologists, Indy's adventure-addicted character doesn't quite match the facts.

Anthony Matthews is a master of the consumer complaint, writing and collecting some of the best letters to customer service. Two of his tips for success: use humor and write a real, hard-copy letter.

Fiona Mozley's book Elmet explores masculinity in both male and female characters. "When we sort of see a woman possessing unexpected or fantastical physical strength it's questioned more," she says.

A new California law regulates how autographed items may be sold. Originally intended to cover sports memorabilia and an apparently thriving market in fake autographs, bookstores are worried it will shut down popular author book signings. Now one of them has filed suit.

Two women central to efforts to get the NFL team to drop its offensive name say the name change marks an end to a dark chapter that celebrated a harmful stereotype. And yet, their fight isn't over.

He drove a garbage truck in LA and fibbed his way into Hollywood westerns. But Jonathan Goldsmith's big break was getting cast in Dos Equis beer commercials as "The Most Interesting Man in the World."

A change in public opinion in steadfastly neutral Finland and Sweden has taken place since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

BBC America's Killing Eve is returning for its fourth and final season. Star Jodie Comer, who won an Emmy and drew notice in Hollywood playing assassin Villanelle, says the show changed her life.

The "Americus Australis" gem weighs more than 11,800 carats and is one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence. It also has a long history.

Florida is moving to adopt a ban on abortions after 15 weeks, with no exception for rape or incest. The bill is patterned after the Mississippi abortion ban now before the U.S. Supreme Court.

An off-Broadway show, based on a 1931 novel, explores the results when a scientist charges Black people $50 each to change their race with his new invention.

Last week, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson visited Sudan's Darfur region. Richardson says he brokered a cease-fire agreement between rebel groups and the Sudanese government, although some rebels are now denying this. He also tells Debbie Elliott that the Sudanese government seems to be easing some repressive measures.

Behind some of the success of the Ukrainian military against Russia is a little-known U.S. initiative, one built around state national guards.

They supported Florida’s attempt to overturn a district judge’s ruling last year that blocked key parts of the law.

A grand jury won't bring charges against two Cleveland police officers in the 2014 killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was shot by officers while playing with an air gun in a park.

George Carlin's American Dream, which debuts Friday on HBO, shows how the comedian's persona sharpened over the years, from genial jokester to hardened cynic.

Thousands of asylum seekers are in limbo waiting for a U.S. court to rule on the White House's proposal to drop Title 42, which bars them from entering the U.S. over pandemic concerns.

Tourism in big Western states rely disproportionately on visitors who drive. Businesses in Montana fear fewer people will come with gas prices so high and inflation eating into travel budgets.

House Speaker John Boehner was dealt a major defeat Thursday night. After spending most of the week trying to round up votes for his "Plan B" to extend tax cuts for virtually everyone, he pulled the measure without a vote. The clock keeps ticking toward the end of the year, when automatic tax increases and spending cuts are set to hit.

We'll take a look at two grand jury investigations into former President Donald Trump, as well as the fate of the Ukraine aid and COVID spending bills currently in Congress.

Firefighters are bracing for the return of ferocious winds in the Southwest after a brief reprieve allowed them to attack flames from the air for the first time in days.

Meteorologists say there will be at least 19 named storms during the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season. This forecast could make it more difficult for flights going through Florida, especially if the planes don't have the proper equipment.

An Islamic militia has seized control of the Somalian capital of Mogadishu. The United States has no diplomatic presence in Somalia, and diplomatic officials have been divided over how best to help guide the country out of chaos. They also fear that Somalia may become a "safe haven" for terrorists.