NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz and Susie Woodward of Sherwood, Ore.

We assess the first hours of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas- and the mood in Gaza- after more than 15 months of war ...

The US-Mexico border is often depicted as a place of destitute migrants, razor wire, and men with guns. A new spoken word and music project in Texas aims to challenge that portrayal.

Aya Batraway is an NPR International Correspondent based in Dubai. She joined in 2022 from the Associated Press, where she was an editor and reporter for over 11 years.

From "Grey's Anatomy" to "The Pitt" - NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk about the enduring appeal of TV medical dramas.

We look at how the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel is being received in Israel, where protests over domestic politics have continued throughout the war.

California's Democratic leaders are worried about a potential clash with President-elect Donald Trump after he takes office over disaster aid to help those in Los Angeles after devastating wildfires.

Sunday, January 19, is national popcorn day. A century ago, the ultimate movie snack was actually banned from theaters. A saleswoman in Kansas City Missouri helped create a new movie tradition.

We'll look at how some leaders in some of the countries that are key U.S.-trading partners have prepared for the new Trump administration.

A school district in Florida is giving bikes to kids who are at risk of missing too much school because they can't get there on time.

The college football national championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame on Monday brings students into the spotlight, including the two marching bands that will perform during halftime.

We reflect on an interview with president-elect Donald Trump's former White House strategist Steve Bannon, who is poised to clash with others in Trump's inner circle, notably Elon Musk.