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The overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria paved the way for a historic visit, with Syrian Jews returning from the U.S. to Damascus for the first time in three decades, hoping to rebuild community.

Dan Pashman of the Sporkful podcast is worried that you may not be thinking enough about the ice in your drink. Bad ice could leave your drink warm and watery. He tells host Rachel Martin how to fix the problem.

Early last week, Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees gave a press conference about his suspension in connection with charges of using performance-enhancing drugs. He deflected questions about his future in baseball, asking the press to focus on "all of the great stories that are happening in baseball right now." NPR's Mike Pesca takes him up on that offer.

As the U.S. and western allies weigh restrictions on energy purchases from Russia, the U.S. is dealing with a record high price for a gallon of gas. That's due to an increase in crude oil costs.

Sen. Joe Donnelly is a Democrat running for reelection in a state that went for Trump in 2016 — Indiana. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Sen. Donnelly about his message headed into the fall elections.

Parents are struggling to figure out what to say to their children after another school shooting. We talked to some experts, who offered these guidelines.

In Indonesia, efforts are underway to grow palms in a sustainable way. But that's putting a squeeze on small farmers.

History hasn't been kind to late presidential entrants. But with the vice president's name recognition and position, his campaign could break the mold and challenge and sharpen Hillary Clinton.

Does the public support or oppose federal standardized tests? It depends how you ask the question.

Uber's "God view" shows a map of the cars in an area and the silhouettes of the people who ordered them. Linguist Geoff Nunberg says Uber-Santa doesn't just know when you've been sleeping, but where.