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Russian-born violinist Nataly Merezhuk explores the history of jazz in the former Soviet Union in her new album: Jazz on Bones.

The Taliban in Pakistan's Swat Valley made its cease-fire indefinite Tuesday. It is another step along the path toward reaching a peace deal in that part of northwest Pakistan. The deal has set alarm bells ringing in Washington, and heated debate among Pakistanis.

The Milwaukee Bucks playoff run has brought more dollars to downtown Milwaukee merchants. But what will happen to businesses when the basketball season comes to an end?

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. Father Tim Kesicki, former head of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, joins us for a look at the pope's life.

Steve Inskeep talks to Neal Katyal on legal challenges to the revised executive order on travel to the U.S. Katyal is lead attorney for the state of Hawaii and a former acting U.S. solicitor general.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo about Wednesday's deadly rail yard shooting. A gunman opened fire killing nine people in the California city.

A mild flu season last year means fewer folks are immune to strains starting to circulate now. Scientists predict 100,000 to 400,000 extra U.S. hospitalizations with the deadly flu virus this year.

President Biden is encouraging federal workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or face new rules over masking and testing. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about the rules.

NPR's Leila Faldel speaks with Dr. Ashish Jha, head of the Biden administration's coronavirus response team, about the latest on mask requirements and the outlook for COVID-19 in the coming months.

Irma leaves behind large swaths of damage in Florida and continues to dump heavy rain, but surge warnings have been discontinued.