Obituaries

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter discusses a report on mental health and addiction during the 21st annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy at the Carter Center, Nov. 3, 2005, in Atlanta. The advocacy of Carter, who died Nov. 19 at age 96, created a framework for much of the progress on mental illness in America.

National

Rosalynn Carter's mental health advocacy changed journalism — and journalists

5:09am November 27, 2023

by Aaron Glantz

Aaron Glantz writes that he was adrift after years of reporting in Iraq and on the war's effects. His fellowship at The Carter Center and a pointed question from the first lady put him back on course.

Religion

Remembering Bishop Carlton Pearson, who believed in 'universal salvation'

7:56am November 26, 2023

by Sarah McCammon

Bishop Carlton Pearson, who died last week, challenged Christian doctrine by declaring that hell did not exist. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with the bishop's agent and friend, Will Bogle.

World News

Remembering Gazan Dr. Hammam Alloh, killed by an Israeli airstrike

5:01pm November 21, 2023

by Vanessa Romo

Dr. Hammam Alloh, a 36-year-old nephrologist who practiced at Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital, was killed by an Israeli airstrike in November.

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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's Georgia hometown honors her life

5:26pm November 20, 2023

by Grant Blankenship

People in Plains, Ga., are remembering former first lady Rosalynn Carter. She died on Sunday and leaves behind a long legacy of advocacy of mental health and caring about others.

Memorial services begin next week to honor Rosalynn Carter, who has died at 96

10:22am November 20, 2023

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was sometimes called the "Steel Magnolia" for her advocacy on behalf of husband Jimmy Carter and causes like mental health.

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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter looks at a birthday cake with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, during his 90th birthday celebration held at Georgia Southwestern University, Oct. 4, 2014, in Americus, Ga.

National

Up First briefing: Remembering Rosalynn Carter; Sam Altman heads to Microsoft

7:59am November 20, 2023

by Suzanne Nuyen

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died at 96. OpenAI's Sam Altman moves to Microsoft after his abrupt ousting.

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Politics & Government

Morning news brief

5:06am November 20, 2023

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96. Israel and Hamas appear to inch toward a possible deal to release some hostages. An ultra-conservative economist won Argentina's presidential election.

Rosalynn Carter, transformative former first lady and mental health advocate, dies

9:14pm November 19, 2023

by Chloee Weiner

The wife of former President Jimmy Carter was 96 years old. She spent decades as a prominent advocate for mental health and professionalized the role of first lady.

Politics & Government

Rosalynn Carter's legacy

6:04pm November 19, 2023

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died at age 96. Host Scott Detrow talks to journalist Judy Woodruff about her life and legacy.

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Author A.S. Byatt, whose books include the Booker Prize-winning novel "Possession," has died at the age of 87.

Books
Arts

Author A.S. Byatt, who wrote the best-seller 'Possession,' dies at 87

12:23pm November 18, 2023

by The Associated Press

Byatt wove history, myth and a sharp eye for human foibles into two dozen books that included the Booker Prize-winning novel "Possession."