Baked, fried or fileted: Fish dishes can link us to our histories
The food we grow up with says a lot about our heritage and community. Researchers are on a mission to connect people to local fishers — and introduce more Americans to a more diverse array of seafood.
The State Of The Evacuation Effort From Afghanistan
Secretary of State Antony Blinken offers an update on a massive evacuation effort from Afghanistan. Lawmakers and European allies fear many will be left behind if Biden keeps an "arbitrary deadline."
Afghan Allies Are Worried About Being Left Behind As Americans Evacuate
President Biden has specifically said he expects all American citizens can be evacuated by next week. He was less emphatic about getting out all the other people that America has pledged to help
Afghan Adviser At U.S. Embassy Says There's Been No Contact From Kabul
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Fawad Nazami, the political counselor at the Embassy of Afghanistan, about how his job has changed since the Taliban took control of the Afghan government.
Scientists Are Working To Make Sense Of 'Long COVID' And Its 203 Possible Symptoms
It's not clear why some people who get COVID-19 are plagued with symptoms for many months after being infected, but scientists are investigating what's behind these "long haul" cases.
What Howard University's Upswing Means For Other Historically Black Colleges
This week, classes begin at Howard University, which has gotten a boost with its hiring of Nikole Hannah Jones and swearing in of alum Kamala Harris. But the school has a history of ups and downs.
New Doc Looks At How Real The Liberty City Seven's Threat Actually Was
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with director Dan Reed about his new movie In the Shadow of 9/11, which re-examines the case against seven men in Miami who were indicted for an alleged al-Qaida plot.
Despite The Focus On Fighting Climate Change, U.S. Demand For Coal Surged This Summer
The U.S. is expected to burn more coal to generate electricity this year. High natural gas prices and electricity demand are boosting coal for now, but the industry will likely start to decline.
Former U.N. Diplomat Argues U.S. Strategy In Afghanistan Was Deeply Flawed
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Peter Galbraith, a former United Nations diplomat for Afghanistan, about U.S. military and political missteps during the last 20 years.
For Biden, The Pressure Is On As The Deadline To Withdraw From Afghanistan Nears
With a week left before his Aug. 31 deadline to get Americans and allies out of Afghanistan, President Biden is under intense pressure at home and from G7 partners.
Protests In Iran Over Power Cuts And Water Shortages Have Been Met With Violence
Iranians have been enduring chronic power cuts and water shortages through a hot summer. When crowds took to the streets to protest, they were met with a violent crackdown by security forces.
Author Explores Her Family's Displacement In 'Names For Light: A Family History'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Thirii Myo Kyaw Myint, the author of Names For Light: A Family History, an impressionistic story that traces her ancestors and her own journey.