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School leaders say the pressures of the pandemic had already made this school year the most challenging of their lives. Then came the omicron variant.

Juana Summers speaks with R&B singer Amber Mark about her debut album, "Three Dimensions Deep," where she shares her longing for answers about the world around her during the pandemic.

With President Biden approaching 80 years old, the political spotlight has been trained more brightly than usual on the pair. Here's a look at their political prospects.

Ten years ago, the Obama administration announced Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with DACA recipients Diana Pliego and Esder Chong about the past decade.

The residents of Borodyanka are picking up the pieces after Russian forces withdrew and left behind a shattered town. Hundreds of people are still missing, presumed buried under rubble.

Melissa Block talks with reporters Anthony Shadid and Steve Fainaru of The Washington Post about their article describing the three days they spent traveling with Iraqi and American soldiers in northern Iraq. Fainaru traveled with the Americans and Shadid with the Iraqis. They described the fear, mistrust and resentment existing in both groups.

Scott Simon talks with Mickey Rapkin about his new book, "Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory," which weaves together the drama of three groups trying to claim glory without instruments.

The band American Aquarium's new album delves into the personal grief and loss of its lead singer. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with BJ Barham about his band's latest album, Chicamacomico.

An estimated 4 million workers in the U.S. are struggling to work due to debilitating symptoms from long COVID. The government is urging employers to provide accommodations to keep them on the job.

For more than 60 years, Jaime Jarrin has been the Spanish-language voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was instrumental in bringing more Latino fans to the game. Now he's saying goodbye.