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Netanyahu says Gaza needs a new 'civilian government,' but won't say who

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Israel's war on Hamas. Netanyahu says once Hamas is defeated, Israel has to make sure there is no resurgence of terrorism.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin shakes hands with supporters during a Secure Your Vote Rally on Oct. 23 in Glen Allen, Va.

What Virginia's legislative elections could spell for 2024 on abortion rights

Virginia voters are deciding whether to keep divided government at the state level. At stake is the chance to dramatically reshape abortion policy.

Alto Peru, a nonprofit in Peru, runs a surf school for kids in the community.

For these Peruvian kids, surfing isn't just water play

A school in Peru is part of a wave of community-based projects around the world that uses a perhaps surprising method to help kids: surf therapy. And it's not just about physical well-being.

An Israeli airstrike on buildings in Gaza City turns the sky bright with fire and smoke, after a day in which a surprise large-scale attack by Palestinian militants left at least 250 Israelis dead. More than 230 Palestinians have been killed.

All-out war: Israel pounds Gaza after militants infiltrate in a large-scale attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to exact an "immense price from the enemy" after Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip used paragliders and other means to infiltrate Israel.

The Kumaon Hills, foothills that are situated in the central Himalayas. There are roughly 3 million springs emanating from the Indian Himalayan Region, but an Indian government has said nearly half have run dry or are becoming seasonal.

As the 'water tower of Asia' dries out, villagers learn to recharge their springs

In the Himalayan foothills, water is getting harder to come by. Villagers in one region of northern India are learning how to recharge the groundwater-fed springs they depend on.

TOKiMONSTA taught herself how to make electronic music in college.

Brain surgery left TOKiMONSTA unable to understand music. Now every song is precious

Electronic music producer and DJ Jennifer Lee — aka TOKiMONSTA — underwent two brain surgeries in 2016 that temporarily stripped her of her ability to understand words or music.

Maya Angelou and her mother, Vivian Baxter. Although it took years, Angelou and her mother eventually developed a close and loving relationship.

In A New Memoir, Maya Angelou Recalls How A 'Lady' Became 'Mom'

Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood being raised by her grandmother in Arkansas, but as a young teenager, she returned to live with her mother, Vivian Baxter. Angelou's Mom & Me & Mom looks back on the long process of reconciliation with the woman who sent her away.

'People do avoid me': How a toxic train derailment split a village in two

The East Palestine community is divided and exhausted, with many residents ready to move forward, even as others continue to raise concerns about the air and water.

When it comes to curbing auto thefts, the St. Paul, Minn., police department has focused on education and prevention. Sgt. Mike Ernster, the department's public information officer, says enforcement is important, but "we won't be able to arrest our way out of this."

How one city took on rising car thefts — and brought the numbers down

Vehicle thefts have risen across the U.S., largely due to an increase in Kia and Hyundai thefts. But that's not what's happening now in St. Paul, Minn., where car thefts have fallen dramatically.

These 4 stars are poised for a deep run in March Madness. Here's who to watch

It's been a banner year for women's college basketball. Now, with March Madness upon us, we've talked with some of the star players ready to go big in the NCAA tournament.

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