50 years on, D.R. Congo commemorates boxing's 'Rumble in the Jungle'
The historic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman is still revered as a cherished moment in the central African country's troubled history and has spurred an enduring love of boxing.
Deterioration Of Iraq's Massive Mosul Dam Reaches Crisis Point
The Mosul Dam in Iraq requires perpetual maintenance, which has been difficult amid Iraq's war with ISIS. If the dam collapses, the resulting wave could kill more than a million people. Dexter Filkins, staff writer for The New Yorker, speaks with NPR's Audie Cornish about what's being done to avert that potential disaster.
Yes, This Is A Thing: A Self-Tying Shoe
A "lace engine" is the key technology behind Nike's new product.
What 2017 Holds For Technology News
Technology was front and center in many of 2016's biggest stories; 2017 is likely to hold more of the same. NPR's tech reporters discuss Facebook, data hacks and automation, and other top issues.
Trump Organization Proceeds With Two Major Indonesia Projects
New York Times Washington correspondent Eric Lipton speaks with NPR's Audie Cornish about how two projects in Indonesia could create conflicts of interest for him as he takes office.
Can India's Economy Recover In 2017?
In November, India's government declared all high-value currency invalid and withdrew them from circulation. Starved of cash, the economy seized up.
Bigly Listicle Of Banished Words For 2017 Unveiled
Lake Superior State University has released its annual list of banished words for 2017. John R. Shibley, who curates the list, talks about the bete noires that made the bigly listicle of guesstimates.
Brazilian Street Preacher Spreads Progressive Message
A preacher in Rio de Janeiro is attracting crowds through a combination of evangelical traditions and liberation theology, which usually draw people from opposite sides of the political spectrum.
Turkish Police Continue Hunt For Gunman In Deadly Nightclub Attack
Turkey has detained eight people in connection with Sunday's shootings, but police continue to search for the gunman, who remains at large. ISIS claims responsibility for the attack that left 39 dead.