These missionaries have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year
Volunteers from across the country are in southern Appalachia to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene. Among them are a Texas couple who have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year.
South Carolina point guard Zia Cooke scores wins on and off the court
Zia Cooke has been chosen for a new campaign to support women college athletes through name, image and likeness sponsorship deals.
A son takes the stand against his father in the first trial related to Jan. 6 riot
The trial of accused Capitol rioter Guy Reffitt continued Thursday with intense video from Jan. 6, and testimony from his son, Jackson, who turned his father in to the FBI.
There's a new word game for fans of the band Weezer
Singer Rivers Cuomo announced it in an alliterative tweet. "If you like Wordle and Weezer, you'll probably like Weezle!" Like Wordle, Weezle gives players six tries to guess a five letter word.
The Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort in South Dakota has a unique new employee
She learns bit by bit and can drone on at times. If that sounds strange, it's because that new worker isn't human — it's a robot that moves around the restaurant, delivering food and drinks.
BLACK GUN OWNERSHIP & SUICIDE 1
Gun buying among African Americans has soared in recent years. So have suicide rates among young black men. Suicide prevention and gun safety efforts need to address race and cultural differences.
The February employment report is expected to show solid job gains
The Labor Department will report on job growth in February. The job market has bounced back strongly from the depths of the pandemic, but some employers still struggle to find available workers.
'Winning Time' examines the rise of the Lakers dynasty
HBO's new series Winning Time chronicles the revered and storied team that made up the Los Angeles Lakers dynasty of the 1980s. NPR's A Martinez talks to showrunner Max Borenstein.
Russia lowers its oil prices after buyers self-sanction
Sanctions against Russia have so far steered clear of Russian oil. But some companies are self imposing sanctions anyway.
Paralympics reverses decision, denies Russia and Belarus access to games
On the eve of the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, officials reverse course and will deny access to athletes from Russia and Belarus.
A closer look at the volunteers who are signing up to fight the Russians
Ukraine's western city of Lviv has, so far, been spared the worst of Russia's invasion. But a diverse resistance is taking shape there and is reinforcing some of the cities now under attack.