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Steve Inskeep talks to former Senate Majority leader and top U.S. diplomatic envoy George Mitchell about the stakes for a negotiated peace between Israel and the Palestinians — and the importance of continued diplomatic leadership by the U.S. in the Middle East and beyond. Mitchell publishes a three-part series of editorials on the topic this week in the "Boston Globe."

Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Obama agreed on at least one thing this week: They need to coordinate action to lower greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change.

Scott Rivkees is leaving next month amid a surge of COVID-19 cases and deaths.

The U.S. Open gets underway in Flushing Meadows, New York, Monday. For a preview, Steve Inskeep talks to Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated. Roger Federer is the favorite on the men's side while Serena Williams is the overwhelming favorite for the women.

Every December, tens of thousands of visitors descend on Miami. But they aren't there for the beaches; they're there for Art Basel, a giant art fair that private collectors helped lure to the city.

Florida’s new surgeon general wastes no time getting involved in COVID-19 and public schools. Plus, a Texas-style abortion law is proposed here in Florida.

Democrats must untangle a potential government shutdown Thursday, a potential federal default, a vote on a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and a related vote on as much as $3.5 trillion in spending.

Shortages of paper and cardboard — plus issues with warehouse and shipping capacity — are causing havoc in the publishing industry right before the holiday shopping season kicks into gear.

A survey found widespread concern from Black, Latino, and Asian military families about inequality in cities where bases are located.

Fox News anchor Sean Hannity urged viewers Monday to "take Covid seriously," and to believe in the science. It contradicts what he and other top anchors at Fox have said over and over again.

"I tried to go out here and have fun," the U.S. superstar said, "but once I came out here, I was like, 'no, mental is not there, so I just need to let the girls do it and focus on myself.'"

Slushy machines, salt tablets, cooling jackets: The Tokyo Games have already proved to be a hot and humid affair, and experts say the role of climate change can't be overlooked.

Climate activists have been pushing the Democratic party to hold a debate on their issue. Most candidates have clear plans to combat climate change, with Bernie Sanders releasing his on Wednesday.

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Helen Ellis, author of the book American Housewife. The book of short stories begins with the line - "Inspired by Beyonce, I stallion walk to the toaster."

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Republican Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana who was among a panel of senators that questioned the nation's top public health officials at a Senate hearing on Tuesday.

President Biden has worked to focus his foreign policy on China. But provocations from Russia keep pulling him away.

Veterans suffering from certain medical conditions became eligible for "presumptive" VA disability benefits last year. But the claims they're filing have added to the agency's huge backlog.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Sean Miyashiro, founder of 88rising, a media company that focuses on promoting the work of Asian artists and musicians.

Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed the Stop Wrongs Against Our Kids and Employees Act to restrict how race-related issues can be taught in public schools and in workplace training sessions.

A new group of mostly Black and brown LGBTQ organizers are throwing the Pride March in Philadelphia on June 5, trying to rebuild the event into something more welcoming — and more revolutionary.

The investigative report cited a failure in leadership among the prime minister and other top British officials for allowing boozy government parties that broke lockdown rules.

Slate contributor Emily Yoffe describes her recent experience as a college sports mascot -- the inflatable, 10-foot-tall "Big George" mascot for George Washington University.

As the temperature drops outside, the cost of staying warm inside is rising... and those drafty window frames don't help. Michele Norris speaks with Tim Carter for some practical tips on keeping heating costs down in the winter. Carter runs the Web site askthebuilder.com.

Russia and Ukraine previously provided nearly all of Somalia's wheat. Now, the country is on the brink of famine.

President Biden is banning U.S. imports of Russian oil: the latest move to punish Moscow for its war on Ukraine. Gasoline prices are spiking.