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Staff and volunteers load a camel into a vehicle to be evacuated from Feldman Ecopark in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on May 4. The zoo has been shelled repeatedly during the Russian invasion. At least five staff or volunteers were killed and nearly 100 animals at the zoo died as of April.

Dodging Russian bombs, these volunteers risk it all to save Ukraine's animals

Thousands of people have been killed and millions displaced. Four-legged Ukrainians are also suffering, but there are groups working to help the animals.

Ken Barcus, NPR's Midwest bureau chief, died today at age 67. He took great pride in countering stereotypes of the Midwest and in mentoring scores of young reporters. He's pictured here in September 2018.

Remembering NPR's Ken Barcus, a tough editor with a big heart

Ken Barcus, longtime Midwest bureau chief on NPR's National Desk, has died at age 67. He took great pride in countering stereotypes of the Midwest and in mentoring scores of young reporters.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., are attempting to maneuver two spending bills through Congress.

Here's How Democrats Get Their Domestic Agenda Through — And It's Not Easy

The resurgent coronavirus and the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan have likely made an already-difficult path for President Biden's big-spending legislative agenda even tougher.

Richard M. Nixon with Checkers, his family's cocker spaniel, in 1952. Nixon, who was then the Republican vice presidential nominee, mentioned Checkers in a TV-radio report on his finances.

3 Reasons We Care About Politicians' Taxes

Knowing everything there is to know about someone's financials is intrusive. So how did the tradition start — and why do we care?

Seth Meyers says he knows how to "take the L" and walk away from an argument.

'Things ran hot at SNL': Seth Meyers gets real on Wild Card this week

Seth Meyers opens up about his time on Saturday Night Live, his relationship with his parents, and how ambition led him away from his strengths.

Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year

The copyrights of thousands of 20th-century films, books, compositions and sound recordings expire on Jan. 1, making them free for anyone to share and adapt. Here are some of the highlights.

Wade Goodwyn reported for NPR for three decades and was known for his deep Texas bass and keen reporting observations and sharp writing. He's pictured here at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C., in 2018.

Wade Goodwyn, longtime NPR correspondent, dies at age 63

Wade Goodwyn had one of public radio's most recognizable voices, but it was his rich writing and keen observations that made him a listener favorite over decades at NPR.

Members of the Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) work on trails near Tally Lake in northwestern Montana. President Biden wants to retool and relaunch one of the country's most celebrated government programs: the Civilian Conservation Corps. MCC crews are already doing some of the work envisioned in Biden's climate proposal.

Reaching Back To The New Deal, Biden Proposes A Civilian Climate Corps

To bolster U.S. preparedness for a warming world and to create jobs, President Biden wants to retool and relaunch one of the most celebrated U.S. government programs, first established by FDR.

AARP Combats Loneliness with Friendly Phone Calls

In 2019 the University of Michigan and senior advocate AARP polled adults between the ages of 50 and 80. Among those living alone, 60% felt a lack of…

Out of School Time Network Helps Bring Food, Childcare and Remote Learning to Families in Need

Wake Up Call Segment Host/Producer MK Mendoza speaks with Executive Director May Sagbakken of NM Out of School Time Network about bringing food, childcare…

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