Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: 'I have always longed to be known'
Celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about her new book, "Dream Count."
The Future Of French Fries
French fries are facing an existential crisis. As consumers opt for food delivery services, the shelf life of fries isn't good enough. But some are trying to engineer the fry of the future.
A History Of 'Quid Pro Quo'
The whole idea of a "quid pro quo" is so fundamental to the human experience that we have all kinds of ways to say it. We look at how our understanding of "quid pro quo" has changed over time.
Wildfires In Northern And Southern California
Wildfires are raging rapidly across large parts of California. The blazes have been spreading thick and fast and they're burning perilously close to two of the state's biggest cities.
Astros Fire Team Official Over Comments To Reporters
The Houston Astros have fired a top team official who taunted female reporters in the team's locker-room during a celebration of the team's pennant-clinching victory over the New York Yankees.
Iraq Protests Continue
Large protests are expected to continue in Iraq Friday, even after the government said last week that many of the 149 people killed in recent protests were killed by security forces shooting to kill.
The Man In Black Could've Worn Blue
Johnny Cash had the authority to enforce the law in Davidson County, Tenn. A blown-up image of Johnny Cash's deputy sheriff commission card was unveiled earlier this week at the Johnny Cash Museum.
Snorkeling Grandmothers Find Venomous Sea Snakes
A group of citizen scientists calling themselves the "fantastic grandmothers" are helping a researchers capture photos and videos of the greater sea snake, near the territory of New Caledonia.
Students Challenge Negative Perceptions Of Spanglish
Latinx students at a San Antonio college are learning to challenge negative perceptions around Spanglish.
DOJ Opens Criminal Inquiry Into Origins Of Russia Probe
The Justice Department has changed its review of the Russia investigation from an administrative inquiry to a criminal one.
Meet The Nationals' Lifetime Fans
The Washington Nationals are playing in their first World Series. For the team's youngest fans, it's a really big deal.
John Bolton's Place In Ukraine Policy
John Bolton's role in the events that sparked the House's impeachment inquiry is coming to light. It could change his political legacy.