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NPR's Steve Inskeep talked to Jason Carter in September, who at that time, reflected on what it was like growing up in the shadows of his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter.

Some 17,000 service members nationwide and other consumers who were targeted by Rome Finance through unfair lending practices will not have to payoff…

Authorities are assessing the toll of historic floods that devastated parts of western Germany that killed more than 150 people. German Chancellor Merkel described the situation as "terrifying."

The CDC estimates there could be up to 200,000 deaths in the U.S. from COVID-19 by Labor Day. As schools begin to reopen, there are renewed calls for vigilance in social distancing and masking.

As part of Michelle Obama's healthy eating initiative, a group of major food retailers promised in 2011 to open or expand 1,500 grocery or convenience...

Former Florida neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman is auctioning off the pistol he used in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed…

It's a smackdown of one space monster by another: Scientists have made unprecedented observations of two black holes gobbling two neutron stars — among the weirdest space collisions ever detected.

The Biden team wants to swiftly vaccinate people of color and others most vulnerable to COVID-19. But health centers are learning that speed and achieving racial equity don't always go hand in hand.

The billionaire Tesla CEO has changed his mind about buying Twitter, but it's not so easy to walk away from the legal agreement he signed with the social network.

"Riverdance" is an Irish musical which has been playing in London and Dublin since last year. Now it is in the United States for a brief run at Radio City Music Hall. The show evolved from a seven-minute intermission piece into a full-length show. Creator Bill Whelan [WHEEL-an] has taken traditional Irish dance, music, and song and fused it with contemporary influences from around the world, anywhere the Irish diaspora may have reached. He says this represents a new, dynamic sound that still has unmistakable Irish roots. (8:00) (IN STEREO). STATIONS NOTE: The soundtrack to "Riverdance" is now available on Atlantic Records, on the Celtic Heartbeat label. Any questions should be referred to Diane Gilmour at Atlantic at 212-275-2051. FUNDER 0:29 CUTAWAY 0:59 =========================SECOND HOUR======================= BILLBOARD :59 NEWS 2:59 NEWS 1:59 THEME MUSIC 0:29 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2A 10. CHINA SANCTIONS & WEAPONS -- NPR's Mike Shuster reports on the growing list of weapons proliferation violations by China. The U.S. may be required to slap sanctions on China for selling banned weaponry to Pakistan and Iran, which would increase already heightened tensions with China.

In 1959, Kent Garrett was one of 18 black students accepted into a freshman class of more than 1,000. It was an early form of affirmative action, and he chronicles his time on campus in a new book.

The panel investigating the attack on the Capitol asked U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs of Arizona, Mo Brooks of Alabama and Ronny Jackson of Texas to appear. They all said no.

Paula Bernstein and Elyse Schein were both adopted as infants. They met for the first time when they were 35 years old. That's when they discovered they are identical twins — separated at adoption and subjects in a secret research project.

The explosive testimony about former President Trump's actions on Jan. 6, 2021, has led to calls from some right-leaning outlets that Trump is unfit to serve in office.

This episode of the Invisibilia podcast explores how people often perceive the wishes and motives of others incorrectly, as in the case of two Taiwanese brothers and their mother's tenant.

The new game is both a return to form and a bold reinvention.

Two years after the King of Pop died, his brother Jermaine Jackson has released the memoir You are Not Alone. It tells of the Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson's childhood, career and struggles. Jermaine Jackson speaks with Michel Martin about his book and how his family has been coping.

The week's turmoil on Capitol Hill was one for the history books — and that has made for some very timely discussions in high school civics classes.

Many users are concealing their public photos and sharing instead in private spaces. It's something of a protest against the over-sharing culture of social media. And Gen Z is driving the trend.

A new study suggests that learning to play a musical instrument helps improve the brain's ability to process language. That means music lessons could give kids from low-income communities a big boost.

A small cadre of officers is responsible for keeping America's nukes on alert 24/7. Here's a peek into their world, and what it takes to do the job.

The cost of auto and home insurance is rising much faster than overall inflation, thanks in part to a string of billion-dollar storms. A growing number of people are going without insurance.

Senate Republicans have introduced a third legislative stimulus package to deal with economic fallout from the coronavirus. The bill includes cash grants for many Americans and small business relief.

Two suicide bombers set off explosions within minutes of each other Thursday in southern Beirut — home to Hezbullah which is fighting ISIS in Syria. Steve Inskeep talks to journalist Nour Samaha.

Medicaid provides health care for millions of low-income Americans. The presidential election could reshape Medicaid — at a critical moment for health care.