Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader after plane crash
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Brian Taylor, who teaches Russian politics at Syracuse University, about the call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the leader of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.
How crocodiles get their scale patterns (Hint: It's unlike other animals)
Many animals get their external marking--like, feathers, hair or scales-from genetics. But it turns out, the crocodile gets its head patterns differently.
What's next for the U.S. troops in Syria
The U.S. still has troops in Syria, where they've been for a decade. Yet during the same period, the U.S. Embassy has been shuttered, complicating the work of U.S. diplomats and intelligence officers.
Despite backlash, Saudi Arabia wins World Cup bid
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be hosting the 2034 World Cup. The news has stirred backlash amongst critics who point to the country's questionable human rights record.
A gingerbread show goes on after Hurricane Helene disrupts the Asheville tradition
Hurricane Helene interrupted the famous Ginger Bread House competition in Asheville this year, but the enthusiastic cookie home builders are getting a chance to show off their creations around town.
An opioid settlement ruling could have far-reaching implications for other lawsuits
Ohio's state supreme court has struck down one of the central legal arguments used against corporations accused of fueling America's opioid crisis. The ruling could have far-reaching implications.
How do the insurgents in Syria plan to resurrect the state?
It's been less than a week since a coalition of opposition fighters overthrew the Syrian regime. Opposition leaders and government workers are rolling back decades of repression and corruption.
Judge rejects Onion's bid for Infowars
A federal bankruptcy judge rejected a bid by the owners of The Onion to buy Alex Jones' Infowars company, saying the auction was flawed. The owners of The Onion say they are "deeply disappointed."
Senior swimming champ calls 25 years of learning and laughing in the pool 'bliss'
DeEtte Sauer, 83, went from being a girl who wasn't allowed to participate in sports, to an elite swimmer as a senior. She talks with NPR's Juana Summers about what being active means to her.
Remembering the Amazing Kreskin, dead at age 89
The famous magician the Amazing Kreskin -- who dazzled audiences with his mind-reading skills -- died Tuesday at age 89.
The latest in understanding the connection between our guts and our minds
Brain cells are increasingly being found outside the brain, and now researchers have identified specific neurons in the abdomen that control some aspects of digestion.
The state of Arab Spring countries following Assad's fall in Syria
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Steven Heydemann, Middle East Studies director at Smith College, about how Syria might avoid replicating Arab countries that are worse off after overthrowing dictators.
