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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with David Hogg, a survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018, about ending gun violence in the U.S.

Schools and the federal government are trying to provide the kinds of mental health support that many families either can't find, or can't afford.

The Association of American Medical Colleges plans to roll out new diversity, equity, and inclusion standards aimed at teaching doctors, among other things, how to treat patients who are overweight with respect.

A vigil was held in Uvalde for the people killed in Tuesday's shooting at an elementary school. Officials continue to probe for a motive from a gunman who killed 21 people in one school classroom.

The general public might recognize Wayne Hale as that NASA manager on TV who talks about ice-frost ramps and the aerodynamics of foam. But for thousands of NASA workers and their friends, Hale is known for his thoughtful and lyrical emails reflecting on life at the space agency.

Bonobo chimpanzees Kanzi and Panbanisha understand thousands of words. With the help of a keypad, they use sentences, talk on the phone, and gossip. They are challenging the idea that language is unique to humans.

The British comedy group's absurdist humor comes to New York with Spamalot, a splashy musical version of the classic cult film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

President Bush visits the Gulf Coast again, pledging to help clean up the region. Also, Vice Admiral Thad Allen, director of federal relief efforts, discusses plans being developed for Hurricane Rita, damage to New Orleans' levee system and clashes with Mayor Ray Nagin.

A city planner credits the pandemic with the public’s newfound interest in public art.

In his visits to Israel and Saudi Arabia this week, President Biden will aim to keep the oil flowing and lock in progress on the Middle East's simmering conflicts.

There's been record TV production this year - so why were so many categories dominated by performers from a handful of shows?

The audiobook is here to stay — in one form or another. And that's fine with author Neil Gaiman, who has loved hearing stories since his childhood days. Gaiman talks to writer David Sedaris and reader Martin Jarvis about what makes a great audiobook — and a great reader.

Attendees at the gun violence awareness event in Tampa's Curtis Hixon Park say they want to see a ban on assault weapons, among other reforms. The recent shooting at a Texas elementary school heightened anxiety for families and educators.

NBC begins the American Song Contest with representatives from all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C., and five territories. Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson are the hosts for the new show.

The pandemic has overwhelmed understaffed state Medicaid agencies, and as Biden's COVID-19 public health emergency declaration ends, low-income people could find it even harder to get coverage.

A new report from the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition tallies 1,335 cases of health-care-related violence. We spoke with the coalition chair about the consequences.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Adam Rubin about his series of short stories all with the same title: The Ice Cream Machine. He's asking kids to write a story with that title and send them to him.

Two new books about a legendary silent film comic — Dana Stevens' Camera Man and James Curtis' Buster Keaton: A Filmmaker's Life — give fans new reason to revisit Keaton's work.

A growing number of world leaders are preparing responses to Russia's invasion of Ukraine that include both sanctions and humanitarian aid.

The U.S. and European allies are ramping up sanctions against Russia that include moving to cut off certain Russian banks from the key bank messaging system.

The poverty-fighting charity points to unprecedented new wealth accrued by the ultra-rich — and asserts that the result of the world's growing inequality is "economic violence" for the impoverished.

Writer Lonnae O'Neal Parker says sometimes the day's most routine tasks can bring new meaning. Host Michel Martin talks with Parker, who recently wrote a piece for The Washington Post Magazine, titled "Balm." In the article, she talks about the ritual of styling her young daughter's hair and how, as in the case of so many black women, Parker finds that this task is equal parts love, pride, and a connection to her past.

High quality masks and at-home COVID tests offer added protection from the coronavirus. But that can come at a steep cost for some people.

After a global dance hit, the country star returns from lockdown with an intimate new album — and a new son, who helped inspire it.

At a homeless encampment, police cracked down on protesters and journalists. Press advocates say that night of chaos was the capstone on tensions that had been building for years.