Blinken heads off on another visit to Middle East as conflict spreads
Israeli forces killed the Hamas leader in Gaza last week and they’ve been pressing their offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon too. Israel is also poised to strike Iran.
Biden wants Head Start teachers to get a raise. But it's unclear who will pay for it
A new Biden administration rule meant to raise the wages of teachers in the federal Head Start preschool program could force local programs to scale back if Congress doesn't agree to increase funding.
How the presidential race is shaping up in North Carolina
With 16 electoral votes at stake and the presidential race decided by thin margins and contentious down-ballot races, North Carolina has become a major focal point for the Harris and Trump campaigns.
Leaked documents describe possible Israeli strike on Iran
A former US intelligence official has confirmed with NPR that highly classified US intelligence documents that appeared on a pro-Iranian site are authentic. The documents describe preparations by Israel in advance of a possible strike on Iran.
5 years after massive protests in Chile, what's left of the desire for change?
Five years after the tumultuous protests in Chile demanding social and economic equality, what's left of the revolutionary spirit and desire for change?
Life Kit has last-minute costume tips for Halloween
NPR"s Life Kit has tips on how to find the perfect last minute Halloween costume.
Some in the Haitian community find a home in Tijuana, Mexico
Haitian immigrants have started families in Tijuana, learned Spanish, opened up businesses and are looking forward to a different version of the “American dream.”
Actor Mark Duplass plays a game of Wild Card
Actor and filmmaker Mark Duplass plays a game of Wild Card with NPR's Rachel Martin
1,000-year-old seed germinates. But what is it?
Dr. Sarah Sallon planted a 1,000-year-old seed that could soon could bare extinct fruit.