A Los Angeles community theater uses puppets to offer an escape amid wildfires
Communities in Los Angeles are trying to find moments of togetherness and joy. That's included a singing and dancing puppet named Yellow Cat.
In battleground states, it's not just about winning — but also losing by less
In battleground states this year, Democrats and Republicans aren’t only trying to win, they’re also trying to lose by less in the counties they lost in 2020.
Terry Crews describes growing up and experiencing awe on 'Wild Card'
Actor Terry Crews answers a Wild Card question about a time he experienced awe. He says as a Black kid growing up in struggling Flint, Mich., he never thought his life would be this good.
Israel's options as it wages wars on multiple fronts
Israel hit hard in its response to Iran's large missile attack. But exactly what kind of options does Israel have at a time when it’s already waging war on multiple fronts?
Strangers are showing up to help after severe flooding in northeastern Tennessee
On a hard-hit street in northeastern Tennessee, houses flooded with about five feet of water, everything inside destroyed. But strangers are showing up to help people clean up their homes.
Shrimp tails on or off? Stephen Colbert and Ina Garten have thoughts
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten and Comedian Stephen Colbert about leaving tails on shrimp in sauce.
Paris museums under fire for changing their wording describing works from Tibet
A war of words has broken out in the Parisian arts world as two museums are under fire for allegedly relabeling Tibetan art to appease the Chinese.
Women want a seat at the table at this year’s meeting of Catholic leaders
On Oct. 2, the Vatican begins a monthlong meeting of Catholic leaders from around the world to discuss church policy. This year, women are demanding a seat at the table.
Volunteer organizations fan out in Helene recovery efforts
In the southeastern states hit by Hurricane Helene, FEMA is coordinating the federal government recovery effort and a grassroots network of neighbors and volunteers are helping each other.
What keeps Wisconsin voters up at night
Voters in the key swing state of Wisconsin talk about what’s keeping them up at night when they think of politics and the November election.
Efforts at the UN to prevent the Israel-Iran conflict from engulfing the whole region
The UN security council holds an emergency session on the situation on the Middle East. The UN Secretary General is urging all sides to accept a diplomatic solution as "time is running out."