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What does President Trump's changing rhetoric on Vladimir Putin suggest about his relationship with the Russian leader? NPR's Michel Martin asks William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine.

As of Tuesday, there are more alleged accomplices than fugitives. Two of the 10 escapees are still on the run, while a dozen others are charged with helping them either before or after May 16.

It's been three years since the Zika epidemic swept across Brazil. Rachel Martin talks to BBC producer William Kremer about the thousands of babies born with microcephaly, or abnormally small heads.

Two families talk about their experiences with psychological problems arising in their children because of the stress of racism and the recent protests. Psychologists provide perspective.

Tennessee's Black immigrant population is increasing. Many of those immigrants are pushing to raise awareness of their cultures and histories.

The White House begins a highly visible two-day review of the conflict in Iraq. Monday, President Bush will hear the latest from his civilian and military advisers. Tuesday, a video conference will involve Iraqi leaders.

Just outside St. Louis, a cemetery for children sits on a hill. A wooden, weather-worn sign welcomes mourners to "Baby Land." The gravediggers who made the special spot work quietly in the shadows.

Udean Mars Williams, Barry Neely, and Alice Navarro all had COVID-19. Each experienced different symptoms and severity of illness. They share what their on-going recoveries have been like.

Prince William, who's second in line to the British throne, is marrying Kate Middleton on Friday. The images and voices that will fill the airwaves that day will portray a kingdom full of loyal and joyous subjects. But in Cornwall, where the map says it is part of Britain, the Cornish don't feel very British.

Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and mental health.

NPR speaks with William Taylor, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, about President Trump saying the country could win back land taken by Russia.

As Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school choice season gears up, an unusual Montessori high school magnet uses therapy fowl and urban agriculture to help adolescents become independent adults.

Ahead of midterms, ex-President Obama returns to the campaign trail. After harassment allegations, CBS CEO Les Moonves is out. In tennis, there was controversy at the women's final at the U.S. Open.

Reba Williams of Columbus, Ohio, finished her last class back in 1925. But the 106-year-old didn't receive her high school diploma until Wednesday. Her daughter told the Mansfield News-Journal that young Reba, who was a good student for all 12 years, was headstrong. She refused to read a book assigned by her teacher that she'd already read and didn't like.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said Wednesday they have identified the suspects responsible for the 1979 murders of five people in an Outlaw gang clubhouse…

I requested items with shelf life. Among all the goodies that my friend Carrie sent me from several states over was an apocalypse-proof carton of rosemary…

Gov. Deval Patrick selects former chief of staff William 'Mo' Cowan to become interim Mass. senator until a special June election is held to fill the seat.

Travis McMichael, his father, Gregory McMichael, and their friend William "Roddie" Bryan have pleaded not guilty in the 2020 killing of Arbery as he jogged in a residential neighborhood in Georgia.

Texas-born musician and Nashville songwriter, BILLY JOE SHAVER. At 54, he plays with his son in a band called "Shaver" -- their new album is "Tramp on Your Street" (Zoo/Praxis), his first recording in ten years. SHAVER's songs, as recorded by Waylon Jennings on the 1973 "Honky Tonk Heroes" album, began the "outlaw" movement in country music. Since then, his songs have been recorded by Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash. SHAVER has been called a "redneck William Blake" by the Chicago Tribune, and the album has recieved acclaim for, "its unnaffected blend of hot-lickin' honkey tonk and roadhouse rock, offering disgrunteld country fans a potent antidote to the formulas of the New Nashville".

2: CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY has just written a new political satire, "Thank you for Smoking" (Random House), which pokes fun at everything and everyone associated with the tobacco industry-- from anti-smoking advocates to tobacco company executives. BUCKLEY was George Bush's speechwriter from 1981-1983 when Bush served as Vice President. The son of William F. Buckley, he is the author of other political and social satires, including "The White House Mess" and "Wet Work." He is the editor of "Forbes FYI" magazine. (Rebroadcast. Originally aired 6/