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.
Missing American found in Syria wandering bare foot in a Damascus suburb
The American identified himself Travis Timmerman. He says he was held for seven months in Sednaya -- a notorious prison in which thousands of people were arbitrarily detained under the Syrian regime.
Controversial pick: Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup
The FIFA games in 2034 will bring the world to Saudi Arabia, a crowning moment as the country overhauls its economy and rebrands itself on the global stage.
Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis pushes back on some Trump ideas
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gov. Jared Polis about his thoughts on the incoming Trump administration, and the power of pardons.
FBI Director Wray says he'll step down when the Biden administration ends in January
Christopher Wray's decision is not a huge surprise. It comes less than two weeks after President-elect Donald Trump said he wants a veteran of his first term in office, Kash Patel, to replace Wray.
Doubts remain as Syria's new prime minister promises the country will be inclusive
Syrians living inside and outside their country are trying to figure out what comes next after the Assad regime fell.
We hear from Syrians along the road from Lebanon to Damascus.
An update from southern Arizona at the most rural section of the southern U.S. border
President-elect Trump campaigned on promises to take on the border crisis. NPR traveled to the most rural section of the border with Mexico — a section in Arizona — to see if anything has changed.
South Korea' political crisis mares its image as one of Asia's leading democracies
South Korea's president remains defiant, as efforts to impeach or arrest him for his declaration of martial law pick up speed. The political crisis raises questions about South Korea's democracy.
The next Democratic National Committee chair will have their work cut out for them
National Democrats will meet this week to hash out rules for electing new leadership as the party regroups and reflects on the 2024 campaign.