Eyewitness testimony from several prisoners held for years in Syria's most notorious prison tell NPR about systematic executions. They recall details of how mass murder was committed and covered up.

In the wake of Jimmy Carter's death, biographer Kai Bird, author of 'The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter' ...

The 39th president spoke with Terry Gross in 1993, '95, '96 and '98 about growing up on a Georgia farm, entering politics and his advocacy for human rights and peace. Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Richard Haas, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, who reflects on his time serving in the Pentagon under President Jimmy Carter, who has died at age 100.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kai Bird about former President Carter's legacy. Bird is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of "The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter." ...

NPR's Steve Inskeep talked to Jason Carter in September, who at that time, reflected on what it was like growing up in the shadows of his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter.

Each week some revelation about bird flu seems to flutter through the news cycle. Here's what the latest research is saying ...

Breakups spike during the holidays and the new year. NPR's A Martinez talks to author John Kim, who has a new guide out on how to split from your partner with purpose.

In 2024, the World Health Organization certified the elimination of a disease in nine countries. We focus on how Pakistan got rid of trachoma, which can cause blindness.

In one week there were more than a thousand North Koreans casualties in the fight with Russia against Ukraine. U.S. officials say they are sent into battle with little equipment or preparation.

Fifty years ago on New Year's Eve, Fleetwood Mac welcomed two musicians: Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. Their artistry redefined the rock band and their mercurial relationship captivated fans.

Nearly everyone was killed when the plane's landing gear failed to deploy and the plane skidded off the runway and crashed into a wall. Of the 181 people aboard, 179 were killed.