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Late last month, the 15 students who comprise Zaytuna College's inaugural class settled in to their first day in a classroom near the University of California, Berkeley. For these students, this is a chance to study with top Islamic scholars. For the school's founders, it's a chance to hone a new image for American Islam.

A confidential report by Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan, warns that a new strategy and more troops are necessary to avoid failure there. Here's a look at the report, the early reaction to its findings, and what it means for the U.S. effort in Afghanistan.

St. Louis might be known for legendary entertainers like Josephine Baker, or star athletes like Yogi Berra, but now there's something else putting the city on the map. It's known as the 'Chess Capital of the World.' Host Michel Martin learns more from St. Louis native and chess National Master, Charles Lawton.

NPR appoints Gimlet executive Collin Campbell to oversee its podcasts in the wake of a sharp dive in revenues and churn in its executive ranks.

Some of the biggest names in music are nominated for the Grammy Awards happening this weekend. Here's who we think could take home some wins.

Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.

As the World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos, the charity Oxfam has issued its annual report on wealth, poverty and inequality. It makes some bold assertions. But there are skeptics.

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis prevailed on a number of policy decisions in the first year of the Trump administration, but his positions have been rejected many times in the second year.

Pub quizzes are a popular part of British life. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Janice Hallett about her new novel, "The Killer Question" – a tale of a trivia night that turns deadly.

The Supreme Court unanimously rejected a challenge to the FDA's rules for the abortion pill mifepristone. NPR readers share the best advice their dads have given.