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"The enormity of the situation ... the pain of it all, is pretty insane," Zhou said in an emotional video posted to Instagram. A silver medalist in the team event, he was to compete again on Tuesday.

Asked about the sexual harassment allegations roiling Hollywood, the actor offered a blunt assessment: There are some in power who "think it's OK to manipulate those under them in a sexual manner."

The former Empire actor was convicted on five felony counts of lying to police, but he has maintained that he did not stage the 2019 attack in which he claimed to be the victim.

Supporters of Donald Trump welcomed the former president to Orlando Sunday where he gave the keynote speech to close out the Conservative Political Action Conference.

"Ever since I was five years old, I've dreamed of traveling to space," Bezos said. The 11-minute flight will take place two weeks after the billionaire steps down as Amazon CEO.

The Toronto indie-rock band's sophomore album builds on the promise of its celebrated debut.

Theranos whistleblower Tyler Shultz reflects on Elizabeth Holmes' jury verdict. Now running his own biotech firm, he says he see how the pressure to exaggerate "could create an Elizabeth Holmes."

Male humpback whales create "songs" together, scientists say. Katy Payne was the first to hear the shifts in pitch and pattern in the collective calls as complex music — haunting, evolving tunes.

Almost everyone fled Sderot, the biggest city invaded by Hamas attackers on Oct. 7. Now most have returned, soldiers are guarding schools, and residents are traumatized and insecure.

The president is facing calls from some in his party to exert more influence on Israel, but the former Mideast envoy says Hamas rocket fire is "what's guiding him probably more than anything else."

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice tells NPR that America is still a "bright, shining city on the hill, not because we're perfect but because we struggle in our imperfections every day."

NPR Ed is celebrating 50 Great Teachers. Today: The story of a young algebra teacher in Oklahoma oil country, who has taken an unorthodox approach to classroom math.

Miami Herald Executive Editor Monica Richardson published her response to a racist email she received, launching a conversation not only with the sender but with Miami as a whole.

A Palestinian who gives tours of Bethlehem, and the different meanings it holds for different people, reflects on another subdued Christmas in the West Bank city.

Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny will play the title character in the Spider-Man spinoff El Muerto — about a wrestler who gets superpowers from a mask. Sony Pictures plans a 2024 release.

New Orleans is the hometown of our editor, Gwendolyn Thompkins, and she went back recently to to see how the city is making out. With more than 300,000 people gone, she says, New Orleans really is 'new'. She sent back these impressions.

Pacifica Radio's audio archives, a collection featuring recordings of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Lenny Bruce and other artists and political figures, are in danger of fading away. NPR's Bob Edwards discusses the network's effort to preserve 50 years of historic recordings with archive director Brian DeShazor.

Leah Bartell was walking home from a friend's house early one morning when she was approached. She has a message for the strangers who stepped in to help.

Forty years ago, Alabama Gov. George Wallace stood at the door at the University of Alabama in a symbolic attempt to block two black students from enrolling at the school. NPR's Debbie Elliott reports how the drama of the nation's division over desegregation came sharply into focus that June day.

Citing an "atmosphere of arrogance" among the top civilian leaders at the Pentagon, another retired general is calling for the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. During an interview with NPR, retired Maj. Gen. John Riggs says it is time for Rumsfeld to step aside.

Cynthia Page was alone in a train station trying to get home from New York City when men surrounded her. She was frightened until another man came and helped her get away from those circling her.

In Denver, Sean Moore is known as "the cupcake guy." Each morning, he loads up a 1969 Ford Vanette with cupcakes made at a bakery he co-owns with his wife. Once he finds a parking spot, he tells his customers through social media sites where he is -- and how long he'll be there.

His debut album, out now, features old country blues with a new twist. It's called "Yellow Peril."

Through voice memos, people in Iran share their thoughts on President Trump's decision to strike key nuclear facilities in the country, directly entering Israel's war in Iran.

If you had to leave your home, you'd bring essential items for survival. But if you could take one sentimental object, what would it be? We asked refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Honduras and more.