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People check a destroyed house after a U.S. military operation in the Syrian village of Atmeh, in Idlib province, on Thursday. U.S. special forces carried out what the Pentagon said was a successful, large-scale counterterrorism raid. Local residents and activists said civilians were also among the dead.

What is known about the ISIS leader who died during a U.S. raid in Syria

The leader of the Islamic State group who died during a U.S. raid overnight in northwest Syria was largely a mystery, with almost no known photos, never appearing in public or in the group's videos.

Petraeus: Increased U.S. Troops Yielding Results

Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, says the "surge" in U.S. troops has achieved success, particularly against Al-Qaida-in-Iraq insurgents. Petraeus says the military's biggest challenge is sectarian conflicts in Baghdad.

Sensorium: A Feast For The Senses And Memories

Can you think of a favorite meal you really enjoyed? What if you could remember these special meals — the food and how it tastes? Chef Bryon Brown has created a theatrical dinner project in Washington, D.C. that uses memory science to help diners remember what they eat.

<p>Incoming NPR CEO and President Gary Knell.</p>

NPR Turns To Public Television For New Leader

Gary Knell will take over as CEO and president after a rocky year in which the network lost several top executives and faced renewed funding challenges. He currently leads the company behind Sesame Street and other beloved children's shows.

Gen. Stanley McChrystal, commander of the International Security Assistance Force and the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, testifies before the House Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 8, 2009. He and Karl Eikenberry, the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, defended President Obama's new war strategy.

McChrystal, Eikenberry Defend Afghan Plan On Hill

Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top commander in Afghanistan, joins U.S. ambassador Karl Eikenberry in testimony to Congress a week after President Obama announced his new Afghanistan strategy. McChrystal said there are no "silver bullets" for success in Afghanistan.

A recent report found that 85 percent of people who see doctors regularly have undiagnosed and uncontrolled high blood pressure.

Hypertension: A Growing But Often Hidden Problem

Nearly 1 in 3 adults in the United States has hypertension, which puts a person at risk for strokes and heart disease. Yet a recent report found that high blood pressure is undiagnosed and uncontrolled in 85 percent of people who see doctors regularly.

CNN's Erin Burnett and Alisyn Camerota (at left and right) are among the stars who have raised sharp questions about the ouster of former network chief Jeff Zucker (center).

CNN anchors grill CEO over ouster of ex-news chief Jeff Zucker as sale looms

CNN's best-known journalists are demanding transparency over the reasons compelling former CNN head Jeff Zucker to resign. He acknowledged a consensual relationship with another top network executive.

US Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, right, shake hands prior to a bilateral meeting at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. The 59th Munich Security Conference (MSC) takes place from Feb. 17 to Feb. 19, 2023 at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel in Munich.

4 takeaways from this year's important Munich Security Conference

The war in Ukraine dominated the annual conference in Germany, as Vice President Kamala Harris accused Russian forces of crimes against humanity.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., ran unopposed for the position of House Democratic leader. He replaces Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who announced she would not run for the top leadership post after Democrats lost control of the House in the midterms.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected as leader of the House Democrats

Jeffries will replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi as the top elected Democratic leader. He represents a generational shift and faces challenges in a GOP House in January.

Field Trip! 10 Books That Will Send Kids Exploring

Children's librarian Mara Alpert recommends 10 titles that will send youngsters off on brand-new adventures. In these books, kids will learn what baby animals do on their first day of life, what baseball games are like in Japan, and what happens when you read a poem from bottom to top.

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