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In Argentina's presidential election, Alberto Fernandez and his running mate, former Argentine president Cristina Kirchner have ousted one term leader Mauricio Macri.

After the four-day hostage crisis in Algeria, the death toll has risen to at least 81. Algerian forces that were searching the natural gas plant in the Sahara that was taken over by Islamist militants found at least 25 more bodies on Sunday.

Congress has until Friday to pass that and other spending measures to avoid a government shutdown. In Arizona, Border Patrol's Tucson sector has seen a record number of migrant crossings since June.

For some perspective, Steve Inskeep talks to Trita Parsi, president of the National Iranian American Council and author of the new book on Iran and the U.S. called: Losing an Enemy.

Viewing areas that normally accommodate about 58,000 people will be limited to about 15,000 to allow for more distancing, and everyone in attendance must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask.

Critics blasted the Legislature for ending its regular session on March 14 without taking any new steps to protect homeowners from skyrocketing insurance costs.

Officers in Buffalo, N.Y., sweeping through an area to be cleared after curfew, shoved a man. He hit his head and bled onto the sidewalk. In New York City, officers moved against curfew violators.

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Aparna Nancherla talks about how her rage is manifesting in middle age.

Updated 5:30 p.m.The National Hurricane Center says Michael has lost some power, but it remains a dangerous Category 3 storm as it approaches an area…

How do you stay cool when it's 120 degrees and there's no AC? Dr. Gulrez Shah Azhar, who grew up in India, shares strategies from the Global South.

Several GOP members, including the No. 3 House Republican, have said they will vote for impeachment. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from a Trump-voting district, sees several more Republicans joining.

The fires around Los Angeles arrived just as Hollywood's awards season kicked off. It's an ominous sign at a time when film and TV production is already down.

Michelle Kreifels, who has an intellectual disability, wasn't happy to find out her younger brother Patrick was gay. But then, she says, she "just thought about it," and came to accept him.

Patrick Markee spent two decades walking through New York City's tunnels, armories and intake centers. His book asks: what if homelessness isn't a personal failing, but the result of policy choices?

For baseball fans, spring training means winter is almost over and pennant dreams can be renewed. But in Florida, baseball’s six week warm-up means big…

Earlier this year, Christopher Rufo was appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to serve on the Board of Trustees at New College of Florida. He also appeared beside the governor during the signing of the state's recent Higher Education overhaul bill.

Airports are getting busier, but the CDC hasn't issued new guidelines for vaccinated folks. What's a wannabe traveler to do? And is it OK to get a vaccine if you just got tattooed? Or have no spleen?

Sen. John McCain's recent emphasis on his approach to climate change signals a break with Bush administration policy. He hopes in part to sway Pacific Northwest voters — and independents elsewhere.

Dozens of migrants are found dead in a truck in Texas. The House Jan. 6 panel schedules a last-minute hearing. NATO leaders meet in Madrid for what could be the most transformative summit in decades.

Lilia Nguyen's perception of everything around her changed when she went to the border to help Ukrainian refugees shortly after the war began. The change has been felt by other young Poles.

When an N95 respirator shortage left hospitals scrambling in 2020, U.S. manufacturers stepped in. Now, those companies are facing bankruptcies and layoffs as Chinese-made masks flood the market again.

Perkins, who died in 1998, wrote "Blue Suede Shoes," the hit song sung by Elvis Presley, which became the first Sun label record to sell over a million copies. He spoke to Fresh Air in 1996.

DeSantis outlined his priorities for the 2022 legislative session — including the economy, education and immigration — while defending his decision not to lock down the state during the coronavirus.

The movie is up for best international feature. It's about an urban teacher who's ticked off about being sent to work in a remote village with no electricity. Enlightenment ensues!

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with activists Matt Deitsch and Charlie Mirsky about their efforts to end gun violence in the wake of last year's shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School.