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.
Turkey Nightclub Attack Leaves 39 Dead; Suspect Not In Custody
At least 39 people have been killed and dozens other injured in an attack on a nightclub in Istanbul. A man suspected of carrying out the attack has not been apprehended yet.
On A Scale Of 1 to 5, How Autonomous Is Your Car?
With the rise of self-driving cars, there's a need to define the "five levels of autonomy," referring to the gradual change from driver-assisted to fully automated cars.
Underwear, Dolls And More: Latin American New Year's Traditions
Radio Ambulante's Maria Fe Martinez talks about different Latin American New Year's traditions, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Barbershop: 2016 Is Almost Over, But Was It Really The Worst?
NPR's breaking news reporter Nate Rott, former political reporter Sam Sanders and senior business editor Marilyn Geewax talk about what happened in news during 2016.
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Reflects On A Tumultuous Year
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina reflects on the year in politics and what comes next.
Syria And Russia Among Major International Stories Of 2016
Al-Jazeera's D.C. bureau chief Abderrahim Foukara talks about the biggest international stories of 2016 and what's upcoming in 2017, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the fight for Mosul.
Russians Toast The New Year With Elaborate Cocktails, Not Vodka
Russians still wish each other "joy and happiness" to welcome the New Year, but in the sophisticated cocktail bars of Moscow, the drinks are much more complex than vodka.
What Russia's Role In The Middle East Says About Shifting Global Influence
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Steve Clemons, editor at large for The Atlantic, about Russia's role in Syrian fighting and the latest attempt at a cease-fire.
Remembering Elie Wiesel, In His Words
Elie Wiesel survived concentration camps in Auschwitz and Buchenwald to become a Nobel Laureate, activist and defender of human rights. He died this summer at age 87.