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A Jewish heritage foundation has set out to help restore private property appropriated after Syrian Jews left the country.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Minnesota lawmakers Lisa Demuth and Erin Murphy about prospects for gun violence legislation in a special session.

Religion scholar Elaine Pagels lost her young son to terminal illness and her husband a year later in an accident. She spoke to Fresh Air in November 2018 about loss and faith.

Journalist Maggie Severns explains how the Conservative Partnership Institute helped push the Republican party further to the right and became what she calls a "clubhouse" for insurrectionists.

How was a shooter able to get a line of sight to a former president during a public event? We speak with former secret service agent Bill Gage about protecting presidents.

Three Americans and their coach traveled to a prestigious competition in France to try to win a place among the world's best go-to cheese stewards. And this year, for the first time, one of them did.

Françoise Hardy is an immediately recognizable face who also possesses a poetic way with words — launching her to European super-stardom in the 1960s. At age 74, Hardy released her 28th album.

A massive earthquake in Mexico killed hundreds and displaced thousands a year ago today. A new report says corruption is behind much of the destruction.

Critic David Bianculli remembers the debut, 70 years ago this month, of two variety shows — one hosted by Berle, the other by Sullivan — that showcased the powerful impact of television.

Ambassador Nikki Haley has been a forceful voice for President Trump at the U.N. — most recently making the case for military strikes in Syria. NPR looks at Haley's rise to the national stage and what might be ahead.