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"Every day, you can see an increase in the Taliban's presence," an Afghan who worked with the U.S. tells NPR. "What am I going to do after September? ... Am I going to even be alive by December?"

Most Americans want the government to tackle climate change, but decades of industry lobbying and misinformation have repeatedly worked together to prevent meaningful action.

The U.S. hits another COVID record. NATO officials meet with a Russian delegation to try to prevent another invasion of Ukraine. Pressed on election lies, ex-President Trump cuts NPR interview short.

The Biden administration hopes to make deeper inroads in Southeast Asia but lags far behind China, which has already built up major trade ties, as well as roads and a high-speed rail.

Gambling on sports has becoming a billion-dollar industry in the U.S. But critics warn that the torrent of ads — and limited regulation — could pose risks for problem gamblers and young people.

On Day 20 of the war, Russia continues to pummel cities across Ukraine. Fed policymakers open a two-day meeting Tuesday. Two homeless men are dead and three others injured in attacks in D.C. and NYC.

"Ventilation is the way forward," says infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan of Stanford. Here's how to get better air flow at home, in schools and offices — even in gyms — to stave off COVID.

Robert F. Diggs is affectionately known to fans as The RZA of the popular hip-hop group The Wu-Tang Clan. But aside from his successful rap career, Diggs is also a songwriter (he was the lead composer for the film Kill Bill: Volume 1), actor, avid chess player and — with his latest endeavor — an author. The RZA sits with Host Michel Martin to talk about his new book The Tao of Wu, which explores seven pillars of wisdom. Diggs explains how pivotal moments in his life inspired him to write about the lessons he's learned. (5:) In Your Ear: Raven-Symone — Former child actress ("The Cosby Show" and "That's So Raven") and pop artist Raven-Symone opens her music file and tells listeners what music is playing in her ear (in addition to her own hits, of course). Simone's top picks include everyone from musician Karsh Kale, to music supercouple Jay-Z and Beyonce and soul singer Meshell Ndegeocello.

The week of Thanksgiving, NPR Music producer Stephen Thompson completed a daunting task: He listened to nothing but new holiday CDs for an entire 18-hour drive. The trip yielded prizes and punishments, and even a minor Christmas miracle.

Young conservatives are bringing new energy to this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) with a panel called, "Why Am I Living in My Parent's Basement?" Host Michel Martin talks with two young people attending, about how they hope to bring under-30 voters to their side of the aisle.

After years of failed attempts at cleaning up the dead zones, the Chesapeake Bay, once a national disgrace, is teeming with wildlife again. But success is fragile, and it might be even more so now.

Danny Tenaglia and Justin Berkmann tell stories about Levan, widely fêted as the greatest DJ of all.

How might Americans' experience with inflation translate into votes? Putin raises the stakes as he watches Russia practice for nuclear war. Hospitals near capacity with severe virus patients.

For many, Twitter has become a virtual neighborhood, a place for communities to gather. So what does Elon Musk's Twitter takeover mean for those users?

After Super Tuesday, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are the front-runners. U.S. financial markets fell again on concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. And, details of a new development in medicine.

Florida's medical boards have voted to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Families with trans children and medical providers who care for them are worried about the impact.

The original Pokémon games came out 27 years ago. Trainers across the world now celebrate the date as Pokémon Day.

Free speech could be at risk if a new bill in Tallahassee becomes law, says the executive director of the First Amendment Foundation.

The Senate Judiciary Committee is moving forward with a hearing Monday on sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Also, a look at public health after the hurricane.

Republican senators are working on revisions to their health care plan. Also, Hong Kong is marking 20 years under Chinese rule, and rapper JAY-Z has a new album.

A roundup of news: President Trump condemns the apparent chemical attack in Syria, China's president will visit Trump Thursday and Friday at his Florida resort, and Beyonce releases a new video.

A new study finds that women are excelling in the book business. Yet, they still lag in other creative industries. We search for an explanation why.

In Canada, a growing network of clinics helps active drug users get high more safely. Many public health experts want similar "harm reduction" programs in the U.S., where drug deaths have surged.

The world's worst cyclones hit Bangladesh. Floods are devastating. Yet death tolls are falling. The country's climate disaster strategies offer lessons for all coastal communities.

For years, the relatable Michigan rapper's lore was missing a crucial component: an album. In the lead up to its release, he talked leak culture, becoming a talk-show host and his idea of taste.