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Flus and colds could be more prevalent this year because they didn't spread as much last year due to pandemic restrictions. We answer questions about the flu vaccine and how to stay protected.

The numbers of Americans learning Mandarin Chinese has declined dramatically, but one elementary school in Washington DC is seeing more demand for Chinese language education than ever.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Matías Gómez Léautaud, lead analyst with the Eurasia Group, about how Mexico is preparing for another Trump term as president.

A number of high-ranking Democrats have already said they would not consider an election delay, making the prospect extremely unlikely.

For Navy Lt. Mark Radlinski, coming home from Iraq was both the best and worst day. But his brother had no mixed emotions — it was all positive. When Felicia Banks deployed with the Army, her children were not as aware of what was going on. They knew they were thrilled to have her back, though.

John Darnielle used some tricks of the horror trade to write his latest novel, which is set in 1990s Iowa and involves some cornfields. What's scary about cornfields? Mostly, the unknown.

Spanish musician Guitarricadelafuente discusses the making of his debut album, La Cantera, and the mix of both the ancient and the modern that's essential to his sound.

Woods said Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment, four days after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. He will miss the Masters for the second straight year.

Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide have risen in recent years. NY Times reporter Matt Richtel says we lack the therapists and treatment centers to care for teens who are suffering.

Nicole Kidman plays a high-flying, married businesswoman who begins an affair with an intern half her age. It's a lead performance more daring than the film itself.

In his inaugural address, President Trump declared a "national emergency" at the U.S.-Mexico border and outlined a slate of immigration-related changes he wants to make in his second term.

Will Lionel Messi win again? Does the U.S. stand a chance? We talk to soccer writer Jon Arnold about how he thinks the tournament will play out. Plus, ways to watch.

As negotiators try to hammer out a partial ceasefire, NPR's Juana Summers talks to Harvard historian Serhii Plokhy about Russia's history of broken promises to Ukraine.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Cardiff Garcia, co-host of NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money, about Friday's jobs report. In it, the Labor Department cited a 4.1 percent unemployment rate.

Crowds will gather on the National Mall on Saturday for a military parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the army. It also happens to coincide with President Trump's 79th birthday.

For the first time since his confirmation, Secretary of VA Doug Collins appeared before the Senate VA committee, after three months of controversial VA policy announcements.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen banned from running in 2027 presidential election over embezzlement charges

President Trump has ordered steep new tariffs on imported drugs, home furnishings, and trucks. The president's import taxes are pushing inflation higher. But that's not slowing consumer spending.

Palestinians say Israel has demolished hundreds of homes near Jerusalem, displacing hundreds of Palestinians as new Jewish settlements are greenlit in the West Bank.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a trial over allegations that social media is addictive and harmful. NPR's Leila Fadel asks Darrell West of the Brookings Institution about the case.

A dozen states, led by California, are suing to block Paramount from buying Warner Bros. Discovery.

The team from NPR's The Indicator podcast takes a look at the economic costs of the war in the Middle East.

Ramadan starts Monday and still no cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. There's been no let-up in violence in Haiti's capital. Oppenheimer did well at the Oscars, winning seven golden statuettes.

In a unanimous decision Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court upholds a law requiring colleges that accept federal money to allow military recruiters on campus. Noah Adams discusses the case with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick.

Monarch butterflies with more white spots on their mostly orange-and-black wings are more successful at long-distance migration. Some scientists think the spots may affect airflow around their wings.