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Democratic state Rep. Christina Bohannan is running for Congress in southeast Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. A law professor who lives in Iowa City, Bohannan is also highlighting her rural, working class upbringing and presenting herself as in "independent voice" in the district that had long been held by a Democrat.

In a surprise move, CIA Director William Burns traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan, and met the Taliban leader. This is the highest level meeting between the U.S. and the Taliban since the group took over.

World Health Organization medical staff are expressing concern about a new spread of the disease following the Taliban take-over.

The talks between CIA Director William Burns and Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar come as an Aug. 31 deadline looms for the end of the U.S. airlift and withdrawal of U.S. forces.

Charity Nebbe speaks with two experts on labor and management from the University of Iowa about the the rise of resignations. Nebbe also speaks with two Iowans who have changed their career paths due to the pandemic.

Made just before the pandemic amid the band members' romantic breakup, Water From Your Eyes' new album is a thrilling adventure through avant-garde noise, haunting lullabies and romantic melodies.

Resettlement agencies are receiving a huge wave of Afghan refugees. A church-based group in Seattle welcomes the new arrivals, and puts out the call for volunteers and spare bedrooms.

NPR Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, about the full FDA approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, and what it means for fighting the pandemic.

This year, face masks are on most parents' list of back-to-school supplies. But which ones are most effective? Here's how to choose the right one for your child.

The sociologist and anti-racist activist died on Thursday. His work focused on dispelling myths about racial progress in American history and using education as a tool to further racial justice.