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Judy Blume wrote her last book more than a decade ago. At the Santa Fe International Literary Festival, NPR's Scott Simon talked to Blume about her long career and why she doesn't miss writing.

The sisters of Uganda are teachers, health-care advocates and more. Those who are in their twilight of their life need help. Who will come to their aid?

JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for talks with Iranian officials, hoping to consolidate the fragile interim deal to end the war and kickstart fresh discussions over Tehran's nuclear program.

A dozen miles away from the World Cup games in New York/ New Jersey Stadium, Palestinian-American kids turn to soccer as an escape from the realities of war.

At Free Shakespeare in the Park in New York, real weddings are happening every night after a production of Romeo and Juliet. But don't those characters die?

Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in pain, highlighting gaps in oversight and care in DHS facilities.

In this space news roundup, Berly McCoy and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave talk about tiny autonomous "transformers" that can explore the moon, a debate about the expanding universe, and more.

Opal Lee is known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talked with her in 2024 about her activism, and her hopes for the future.

Some supporters view the Obama Presidential Center as a welcomed investment in a historically underserved area, while long-time residents and community members worry it may accelerate gentrification.

Rep. Nydia Velázquez's retirement has opened up a competitive primary in a New York City Congressional district. The race to replace her is a proxy battle about the future of the Democratic Party.