Hamas release first 3 hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal
scenes of celebration in Israel and Gaza as ceasefire begins
Taffy Brodesser-Akner explains why she finds fame and fortune so fascinating
Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner plays a game of Wild Card. She tells NPR's Rachel Martin about feeling safe when she's in motion and why she needs God to help her understand the world.
How are colleges confronting overdose risks?
Drug overdose is the top killer of young adults — and is a problem on college campuses, too, though it often goes unreported. One mother wants to make sure narcan is easy to get in college dorms.
End of the road trip for Harris
We review Vice President Kamala Harris's swing state road trip and look ahead to what's next in the Harris campaign.
'Like something out of a horror movie': Scientists tackle invasive sea lampreys in the Great Lakes
Invasive sea lamprey populations spiked in the Great Lakes during the pandemic. But scientists are finding new ways to keep their numbers in check.
The Paris Olympics are wrapping up. How did Team USA do?
The Paris Summer Olympics wrap-up Sunday after two-and-a-half weeks of dramatic sports achievements and a bit of controversy. The United States won the most medals as it prepares to host the next Summer Games.
More than a dozen books are removed from schools statewide in Utah
Public school libraries all across Utah will look a little different once classes start this year because the state has required the schools to remove 13 book titles from their shelves permanently.
Kristopher Jansma's 'Our Narrow Hiding Places' explores how history is woven into our bodies
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with writer Kristopher Jansma about his new novel, Our Narrow Hiding Places.
Grace Bowers draws on blues, funk, and soul in her debut album, 'Wine on Venus'
Eighteen-year-old guitar prodigy Grace Bowers releases her debut album, Wine on Venus.
'Tested' investigates long history of sports sex testing
NPR’s Embedded podcast has a new series about sex testing in elite sports with CBC in Canada. It's called Tested.
What does the future of hostage diplomacy look like?
The recent hostage swap with the Kremlin raises questions about the risks of future detentions.