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A report by Amnesty International says the Syrian government committed mass murder in a prison outside Damascus. Omar al-Shogre, a former prisoner who appears in the report, describes what he endured.

George Toma is the Sod Father, the NFL's most famous groundskeeper. He will be working his 54th Super Bowl AND celebrating his 91st birthday on Sunday.

Overlooked by the industry, Bay Area rappers as different as E-40, Too Short and The Coup were free to make and sell music that didn't sound like anybody else's.

When beekeepers saw honeybee die-offs last year, experts at a USDA research center stepped in to help. The Trump administration plans to close the facility, and beekeepers and scientists are worried.

As the blockade of the Straight of Hormuz has sent jet fuel costs and airplane seat prices soaring. NPR's Emily Kwong looks at the viability of alternatives such as sustainable aviation fuel.

In Nairobi, the matatu isn't just a ride—it's a rolling nightclub, art gallery, and heartbeat of the city all in one.

The world's oldest chicken, according to Guinness World Records, lives in Portland, Maine. Gertie is 15 years old, blind, and according to her caretaker Frank Turek, she loves jazz.

Members of the large and diverse Iranian American community in Los Angeles express their feelings about Israel's attacks and Iran's response.

The BBC recently apologized for a documentary it aired in 2024 featuring remarks by President Trump. In light of this news, we wanted to share how NPR handles editing remarks by the president.

Older adults struggle with loneliness. Teens and kids are facing new levels of poor mental health. Organizations are connecting these two groups -- and both elders and young people are benefiting.