Helene recovery in North Carolina is underway
In western North Carolina, officials are struggling to rescue people following Tropical Storm Helene. Many are without power, water systems are offline and cell service is down.
Mexico's wild agave plants are disappearing — will mezcal follow?
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with The Washington Post's investigative reporter Kevin Sieff about the shortening supply of agave plants in Mexico.
How video games are reshaping NASCAR
Video games are becoming an entry point for people who want to race real cars and NASCAR drivers are now training with games, too.
Anger over deadly airstrikes could push U.S. out of Iraq
After a weekend of U.S. air strikes targeting Iranian-backed militias, Iraq buries fighters killed in the attacks, as pressure grows for U.S. withdrawal.
Transportation Sec. Buttigieg talks rail safety improvements
NPR's Scott Detrow sits down with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to discuss the East Palestine train derailment one year later — and what's changed in rail safety.
One year after a toxic train derailment, East Palestine is still recovering
On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, OH, unleashing fiery plumes of toxic chemicals. A year later, the community continues to recover, but tensions remain.
How Iran could respond to U.S. strikes
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Dr. Afshon Ostovar about Iran's perspective after the U.S. launched airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, in response to the killing of U.S. military members in Jordan.
The message matters to young Black voters weighing Biden-Harris ticket
South Carolina votes in the first Democratic primary of 2024. While Biden and Harris run virtually unopposed, how voters talk about issues that are important to them could offer clues for November.
Oscar blunders
Over the years. the Oscars has snubbed work beloved by critics and fans.
Author discusses the 'toxic' coverage of female celebrities in the 2000s
Host Scott Detrow speaks with Sarah Ditum about her new book, Toxic: Women, Fame and the Tabloid 2000s.
U.S. retaliation began soon after the dignified transfer of soldiers killed in Jordan
President Biden was at Dover today as the remains of the 3 fallen service members killed in Jordan were returned to U.S. soil. A few hours later, retaliatorily air strikes began.
The likely targets of the U.S. air strikes in Iraq and Syria
The U.S. has conducted a series of retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militants in Iraq and Syria. Our correspondent in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, has the latest.
