Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
U.K. Candidates Stumble Just Days Before General Election
The U.K. will vote in a general election on May 7. The BBC's Jonny Dymond has spent the last month covering a contest notable for, he says, closeness and dullness in equal measure — until now.
This Date In History: Wham! (Awkwardly) Opens Doors In China
30 years ago this month, Wham! became the first Western band to perform in communist China. NPR's Rachel Martin reflects on the anniversary.
U.S. And Saudis Place Sanctions On Pakistani Charity
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are imposing sanctions on a Pakistan-based charity thought to be funneling money to terror groups. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Daniel Glaser at the Treasury Department.
VW Camper Van Gets An Electric Makeover
Talk about a time warp! The iconic VW camper is getting a modern reboot. This time, it's electric.
Memoir Chronicles The Joy And Loss Of 'The Light Of The World'
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to author Elizabeth Alexander about her new memoir, The Light of the World.
Nepal Diverts Climbing Fees To Sherpa Welfare Fund
One year ago, 16 Nepalis guiding climbers up Mount Everest were swept away by a hanging glacier that had peeled off the mountain. It was the worst single accident in the history of Everest.
Hundreds Missing As Migrant Boat Sinks Off Libya
A major rescue operation is underway in the Mediterranean Sea after a migrant ship carrying as many as 700 people capsized Sunday. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to the U.N.'s Adrian Edwards in Geneva.