Opinion: Want to reform the Supreme Court? These strongmen can show a thing or two
The champions of U.S. Supreme Court reform should first consider the record of nations that wound up packing and purging their judiciaries.
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Opinion: RFK Jr.'s Central Park 'Bear-B-Q' stunt
In an election season rife with surprises, you might add this week’s revelation by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Uganda's gold medal runner wants all kids to 'make it.' But they need help
Joshua Cheptegei, who grew up in rural Uganda, is the record holder in the 10,000-meter race and an Olympic champion. Here's what we should do for all youngsters to help them fulfill their dreams.
Opinion: Remembering our colleague and friend, Ina Jaffe
NPR's Scott Simon remembers Ina Jaffe, who first edited this program and later reported on seniors for NPR. Jaffe died this week at the age of 75.
Opinion: Think you have a rough travel story? Try 52 days stuck in space
Two astronauts have been hanging out on the International Space Station since last month, waiting for the Boeing capsule that got them there to be repaired to bring them home.
Opinion: Bob Newhart showed us the extraordinary in the ordinary
NPR's Scott Simon remembers understated comedian and actor Bob Newhart, who died this week at the age of 94.
Opinion: Remembering the star screenwriter Robert Towne
NPR's Scott Simon remembers screenwriter Robert Towne, who died this week. Towne won an Oscar for Chinatown, which is considered one of the best screenplays in American cinema.
His first Independence Day in the U.S. blew his mind. It wasn't just the fireworks
"Who could have colonized a great country like America?" That's what this Ghanaian thought when his American wife told him it was Independence Day.
Opinion: Putin and Kim forge closer ties, resuscitating a defunct Stalinist alliance
As Russia's leader visits North Korea, Johns Hopkins professor Sergey Radchenko offers insights into the fascinating history of twists and turns in relations between Moscow and Pyongyang.
Full body scans miss the mark when it comes to improving U.S. disease prevention
Celebrity influencers are promoting the pricey scans to catch disease early, but a doctor argues the U.S. should focus instead on reaching everyone with proven screenings and prevention strategies.