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Jim Metzner has traveled far and wide to record sounds of the world and share them with listeners. The Library of Congress will preserve thousands of tapes and other items dating back to the 1970s.

On Sept. 11, 2001, thousands of ordinary citizens joined some of the world's best photojournalists at the World Trade Center towers to chronicle the horror and bravery of that day.

Host Rachel Martin talks with British author Steve Boggan about his quest for California gold in his new book, Gold Fever.

Monsignor Robert Weiss says people should honor the 20 first graders and six educators killed that day by doing acts of kindness and making a difference in their communities.

Every Wisconsin county had a high rate of COVID-19 infections on Thursday and intensive care units were at or near capacity in almost every hospital in the state, even though cases had been steadily dropping over the previous nine days.

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing grew contentious on Thursday. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., about his decision to release Kavanaugh's emails.

The 1970s-1990s saw a mass wave of Taiwanese immigrants to the U.S. Now, many of their children are moving to Taiwan for a safer future despite the west's perceptions of impending war with China.

A few parts of the country may get a white Christmas in 2024, but the majority will not. And in the future, shifts in weather patterns driven by global warming may make them even less likely.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to singer-songwriter Maimouna Youssef about the Grammy's new merit award for best song for social change, and why a Persian song is the leading contender to win.

If recent violent events have left you upset and scared, you're not alone. But psychologists say, there are ways to help yourselves and those you love overcome fear and move forward.