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Myanmar's new military rulers continue squashing dissent with poets and other activists firmly in their sights. Part of a decades long strategy of "state terror and torture" against their citizens.

One Ukrainian suburb was devastated at the start of Russia's invasion. Now, it's finding ways to rebuild and honor those killed. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on July 21, 2023.)

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Emma Ashford, columnist for Foreign Policy, about her latest article "What Does America Want in Ukraine?"

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks about the 2024 U.S. Senate races with Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter.

Ukraine's president will address the U.N. Security Council. Senators reach a $10 billion deal on additional COVID funds. Protesters in Sri Lanka demand the president resign amid an economic crisis.

Whichever team wins the NBA title, it'll be the first time they've done so in decades or ever. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Maitreyi Anantharaman of Defector about a bizarre, injury-marred postseason.

They represent two closely contested Sun Belt states. But Georgia's Democratic senators are taking more progressive positions, while Arizona's are opting for a more centrist approach.

This year's high school winner in the NPR Student Podcast Challenge tackles the complexities of her Indian-American identity.

NPR's A Martinez talks to White House deputy national security adviser Jon Finer about options available to the U.S. and its allies for holding Russia responsible for alleged war crimes.

Young military medics in Ukraine talk about their experience and life under the Russian siege.

In one week there were more than a thousand North Koreans casualties in the fight with Russia against Ukraine. U.S. officials say they are sent into battle with little equipment or preparation.

Millions of Americans are planning to travel in the coming days. Here's what a potential government shutdown could mean for flying, driving and more — and what you can do to prepare.

Russia's massive missile and drone barrage struck a thermal power plant and prompted Ukrainians to shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning.

An Azerbaijani airliner crashed Wednesday near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau with dozens dead, according to officials.

Among the hardest-hit will be Moldova, which has brought in emergency measures as residents brace for a harsh winter and looming power cuts.

The state of Louisiana has granted a posthumous pardon to Homer Plessy, the Creole man who refused to leave a "whites only" train car in 1892. The case made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

People feared the computer glitch would mean "the end of the world as we know it." Thankfully, Y2K didn't live up to the hype after years and billions of dollars were spent on painstaking preparation.

Here are 10 heart-pounding novels recommended by NPR staff and critics — perfect for winter reading by the fire.

Kharkiv faces daily strikes from Russian forces who pushed across the border in a renewed military offensive. Dozens have died in the last week, most due to guided bombs launched from Russia.

Japan has pledged long-term support for the reconstruction of Ukraine. NPR's A Martinez talks to Noriyuki Shikata, spokesperson for Japan's prime minister.