At the end of 1999, many thought Y2K would cause the world to collapse
At the end of 1999, there was anxiety about a potential computer glitch known as Y2K. Some thought the world would crumble, including some who waited out the apocalypse in an old house in the woods.
Mars (yes, the planet) has its own Grand Canyon
Research is revealing similarities between Earth's Grand Canyon and ones on the red planet. It's informing future Martian exploration and settlement plans. {Story aired on WeSat on 12/14/24.}
Songs That Move You: 'Amigo' by Roberto Carlos
Alt.Latino brings us a new installment to their series "Songs That Move You." This week, we hear about dreams derailed when a young man must grow up fast.
Ukraine's 'The Bachelor' stars a young veteran who's a double amputee
A young soldier who lost both legs on the frontline stars in Ukraine's version of "The Bachelor," showcasing the increasing number of war-wounded Ukrainians as attractive heroes, not victims.
An increasing number of mental health practitioners do not take insurance
About a third of psychologists don't accept any health insurance. That's according to a report by the American Psychological Association.
Morning news brief
President-elect Trump holds first news conference since the election. Police identify Wisconsin school shooting suspect as a 15-year-old female student. Surgeons implant new kind of engineered kidney.
Historic German-language choir in Texas prepares for Christmas concert
The Austin, Texas, choir has been in operation since 1879. This year, NPR joined the choir as they prepped for their annual Christmas concert.
To settle lawsuit, ABC agrees to give $15 million to Trump's presidential library
ABC News agreed to give $15 million to Trump's presidential library to settle a lawsuit over George Stephanopoulos' inaccurate on-air assertion that Trump was found liable for raping E. Jean Carroll.
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was cruel to those he leaned on the most for support
When Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad fled the country, members of his own minority sect say he left them impoverished and stained with his legacy.
Portland's 'frog taxi' offers a life-saving lift to a struggling species
Each winter, Portland volunteers "taxi" Northern red-legged frogs to and from their egg-spawning ground. The service protects them from becoming roadkill on a highway.
What comes next for Syria after the Assad regime
NPR's Leila Fadel, Jane Arraf, and Ruth Sherlock share their reporting from Syria more than a week after the fall of the Assad regime.
Disney's 'Moana' puts a spotlight on ancient Pacific tradition of wayfinding
Wayfinding, the art of sea navigation without modern tools, takes center stage in Disney's "Moana" films. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to an expert about wayfinding and its cultural significance.