Search results for

In one Jerusalem suburb, some Israelis wonder whether the ground invasion will achieve the results they are looking for.

Many students go to college expecting to drink, and all too often the college culture encourages it. That makes students more vulnerable to sexual assault, car accidents and other dangers.

Ukraine and the West insist that the Russian army has been fighting in eastern Ukraine, a charge Russia denies. But reports from Russia now acknowledge that Russian soldiers are part of the battle.

For the first time since the first century, there are basically no Christians left in the historic Iraqi city of Mosul.

A New Jersey teenager who launched a campaign to get Hasbro to make a gender-neutral Easy-Bake Oven is expected to meet with the toy company Monday afternoon. Her campaign seems to be part of heightened gender messaging awareness in toys this holiday season.

For every actor who has played James Bond in the past 50 years, there are fans who think he defined the role, and that the others merely toiled in his shadow. Cast your vote on who did the best job as "Bond — James Bond."

With both conventions over, it's on to November. For a look at where the candidates stand, and what they think they need to accomplish in the next eight weeks, Steve Inskeep speaks to regular Morning Edition contributor Cokie Roberts.

Brazil is fanning out 200,000 troops to battle mosquitoes. It's part of larger efforts to combat the transmission of the Zika virus, which has been linked to brain abnormalities in Brazil.

Phil Collins got hooked on the 1835 battle as a kid in the 1950's watching Davy Crockett on TV. Crockett was among the 200 Americans who defended the Alamo against 1,500 Mexican troops.

Pakistan's most famous, and infamous, TV evangelist has been rehired by a top station. In 2008, Aamir Liaquat made on-air threats against a religious minority, the Ahmadis. Those comments were followed by widespread violence against the group. Liaquat's return to the airwaves has rekindled the controversy.

Patrons of a public library in Port Chester, New York, can continue reading in the bathroom. The Journal-News says the library will soon use toilet paper that features advertisements.

Israel warned Palestinian residents days in advance that it planned to attack a Gaza City neighborhood. But in the cramped territory, there are few places for residents to take refuge.

The band Lake Street Dive struggled in its early days to use its jazz education without scaring off audiences. For inspiration, they turned to another band, known for transforming the sound of pop.

As the U.N. launches an appeal for Haiti earthquake relief, nonprofits like Global Empowerment Mission in Doral are promoting a new, more direct aid model.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating two salmonella outbreaks that are tied to Italian-style meats like the ones often found on charcuterie boards.

Hospitals are once again overwhelmed with coronavirus patients, reaching a level not seen since before the vaccine was widely available.

In celebration of National Dog Day, let us introduce you to our radiant pups for your enjoyment (and let's be honest — ours too!)

There were two explosions Thursday outside Kabul's airport, where thousands of people have been gathering for days trying to get out of the country and to safety following the Taliban's takeover.

An Afghan baby girl born during a U.S. evacuation flight has been named "Reach," after the cargo jet's call sign, Reach 828.

The soul singer's new album, The Moon and Stars: Prescription for Dreamers, finds her plumbing the origins of her own inspirations in order to pass some magic on down the line.

The FDA's decision to fully approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has opened the door for a growing number of colleges and universities to mandate the vaccine for their communities this academic year.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Kirk Lepine, Plaquemines Parish president, about the impact of Hurricane Ida in his parish.

Burnell Cotlon owns the only remaining grocery store in New Orleans' lower ninth ward, which is still without power after Hurricane Ida swept through.

About 100,000 people live in Lafourche Parish and all of them were impacted by Hurricane Ida. NPR's Noel King talks to Brennan Matherne, the Sheriff's Office captain, about the damage.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz was among the 13 U.S. service members killed in a bombing in Kabul last week. His father, Mark, has a message for fellow Americans.