A woman who's helped save millions of lives is being celebrated in her hometown Transcript Roanoke, Va., is unveiling plans for a statue of Henrietta Lacks, who died of cancer in 1951. Cell samples taken from her without her knowledge have been used...
A large community of Filipino workers in Dubai celebrates Christmas far from home Transcript Filipinos living in Dubai often mark Christmas without relatives, who are back home in the Philippines. Many also work through the holiday but still manage t...
Actor Naomi Ackie recounts portraying Whitney Houston posed many challenges Transcript NPR's A Martinez speaks with British actor Naomi Ackie about playing Whitney Houston in the new film: I Wanna Dance with Somebody. A MART?NEZ, HOST: The British ac...
Congress is trying to wrap up its work for the rest of the year Transcript Lawmakers on Capitol Hill aim to approve a massive $1.7 trillion government funding measure that includes aid for Ukraine. And the House Jan. 6 committee is expected to issue...
Sam Bankman-Fried to be released on $250 million bail into parents' custody Transcript Sam Bankman-Fried, perhaps the most infamous person in the world of cryptocurrencies, will be released on $250 million bail as he prepares to face criminal charges...
The Taliban continue eroding the rights and visibility of Afghan women and girls Transcript NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Afghan women's rights advocate Naheed Farid about the Taliban ban on university education for women. She was shocked by the decisi...
American life expectancy is now at its lowest in nearly two decades Transcript The average life expectancy for Americans shortened by over seven months last year, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That decreas...
Can dogs smell time? Just ask Donut the dog Transcript The mystery dogged our family for decades. How could Donut tell time? And not just the approximate time, but the exact moment before the school bus would arrive. Every. Single. Day. You see, Donu...
El Paso officials say they need humanitarian assistance not the National Guard Transcript EL PASO, Texas On a cold morning along the banks of the Rio Grande, young men in military camouflage carry rifles and stand beside Humvees. They're members of t...
Fewer abortions, more vasectomies: Why the procedure may be getting more popular Transcript Restrictions on abortion in many states are prompting some men to rethink their reproductive health decisions. Since this summer's U.S. Supreme Court ruling o...
Lionel Messi didn't just beat the French in the World Cup, he also beat an egg Transcript The 2019 photo of an egg used to be Instagram's most liked picture until a photo of Messi and his teammates celebrating. Over 71 million likes makes it the most...
This is what's at risk from climate change in Alaska Transcript The Arctic is warming faster than any place on earth. For Indigenous communities in Alaska, that means adapting to the changing climate, or moving elsewhere. Alaska Native communities an...
Zelenskyy told Congress continued aid is an investment in global security. Is it? Transcript NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Amanda Sloat, senior director for Europe on the National Security Council, about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to...
How Zelenskyy's trip to Washington is being seen in Russia Transcript NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Russian history professor Sergey Radchenko about Russia's response to Ukraine President Vlodomyr Zelenskyy's unannounced visit to Washington. LEILA FA...
A holiday display features a diverse group of Santas to better reflect the community Transcript Santa Claus is a timeless tradition, but not everyone is comfortable with how Santa is portrayed. A holiday display in Denver is trying to appeal to a mor...
