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Bread — and the lack thereof — plays a role in many corners of the world facing a crisis, from Israel and Gaza to Ukraine to Afghanistan to Sudan.

LaMont Dottin was a freshman at Queens College when he vanished one day in 1995. His mother became a "one-woman search party" whose journey would lead her to a mass grave.

Some tribes have won big water agreements with the U.S. recently which is giving them an unprecedented seat at the table as the White House resets the water sharing agreement for the Colorado River.

NPR's Scott Simon remarks on the long career of John Sterling, the New York Yankees' play-by-play announcer, who is retiring at the age of 85.

First, Russia wiped out Ukraine's navy. Now, Moscow is blocking critical grain exports. As Ukraine tries to rebuild its navy, and fight back, NPR's Greg Myre got a ride on one of its few boats.

The brunt of the storm is anticipated in the county Sunday into Monday, with a high potential for flash flooding in the mountains and deserts.

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 and 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App and YouTube. Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt. In the fabled city of Alexandria, we venture through a market wonderland, smoke a shisha, and stroll a promenade. In Luxor, we explore the pharaohs' tombs and temples before sailing. Then we kick back on a riverboat cruise. Our finale: Ramses II's magnificent temple at Abu Simbel.

A train carrying lithium-ion batteries, paint and oxygen containers — which can pose a threat to the environment — went off the tracks on Thursday. There's no risk currently, the rail operator says.

Authorities received a GPS alert of a bear attack, and once on the scene, found two deceased individuals and an aggressive bear.

The best jazz albums of the year feel supercharged with the spirit of discovery, but also offer revelations — both comforting and challenging — the deeper you dig.