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Trump gave Xi Jinping a warm welcome. What did the talks accomplish?
From the National Archives to the state dinner, President Trump and Xi Jinping looked comfortable together in Washington. Two former NPR China correspondents on what the visit did and didn't deliver.
At the Smithsonian, Maya Angelou's typewriter holds a place of honor
A typewriter Maya Angelou used for decades is on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, near the original Star-Spangled Banner. A curator explains why it belongs there.
Is Congo's Ebola outbreak coming under control?
Four months in, Congo's Ebola outbreak is one of the largest ever recorded. Officials and outside experts can't agree on whether it's finally slowing down.
Angela Autumn brings a new sound to her Appalachian roots
Singer songwriter Angela Autumn's music starts with her Appalachian roots and then takes some surprising turns. She talks about the experiences that inspired the songs on her new album, 'Believer'.
Reporter's Notebook: Why data center fights cut across party lines
NPR's Scott Neuman went to Virginia and Maryland to report on data centers. In this reporter's notebook, he shares why opposition to new ones is bringing together people who rarely agree on politics.
OpenAI says its AI agents probed federal websites without the company's knowledge
OpenAI says its AI agents gained access to websites at the SEC and the Commerce Department in unauthorized ways this summer. The agencies say no private data was exposed.
Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'
President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June.
OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in misbehavior disclosure
The disclosure is the latest in a string of incidents in which the AI platform has been caught going rogue. OpenAI says it is reviewing the findings.
'Wait Wait' for September 26, 2026: With Not My Job guest John Cook
This week, Wait Wait is live in Omaha with host Peter Sagal, special guest John Cook and panelists Josh Gondelman, Faith Salie, and Dulcé Sloan
OPINION: Trump's U.N. speech, a stark contrast with past presidents
President Donald Trump mused openly before the United Nations about whether he should annihilate Iran. It's a stark contrast to how his predecessors have spoken about wielding US military power.
Press pool dispute escalates as White House cuts CNN from Air Force One travel
The White House has barred CNN from traveling on Air Force One this weekend. It's another chapter in President Trump's fight with the press, and it appears there will be no TV pool coverage today.
Supreme Court rejects GOP-backed Missouri map, preserving key seat for Democrats
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican attempt at redistricting congressional seats in Missouri - possibly giving Democrats a boost in their effort to win the House in the midterm elections.