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Former President Jimmy Carter served as president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, with a focus on human rights-centered policies.

A plane carrying 181 people crashed during landing and caught fire in Muan, South Korea, killing most of its passengers. It had issued a Mayday prior to the crash.

An emerging film festival in Lagos, Nigeria is trying to change the stories mainstream Nigerian films tell.

NPR's Daniel Estrin plays the puzzle with NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and Mike Rios of Oswego, Ill.

When Syria's dictatorship fell, celebrations broke out around the world, including in Ohio, where Mohammed al-Refai, a refugee from Syria, lives now. NPR has followed his story for nearly a decade.

The ban, which will take effect on Jan. 1, is based on health and environmental grounds and is a groundbreaking move for European Union nations.

As 2024 nears its end, we take a look at some memorable podcasts from NPR member stations that we featured this year.

The Norwegian chess grandmaster was fined $200 and given a warning by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to change into acceptable attire or be disqualified.

The dreidel is best known as a beloved Hanukkah tradition. But it actually started as a European gambling toy, only acquiring religious significance in the new world.

Moo Deng and Haggis are joined by another slick, round supreme on the scene — a new pygmy hippo born at Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia. Fans can vote on the two options for her name through Saturday.