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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kara Clark, chief of staff for New York state Sen. Jabari Brisport, about how to become civically engaged.

During the 11 days of fighting between Hamas and Israel, parents used special toys, breathing exercises and promises to calm their children's fears.

Italy is in mourning after a cable car in the country's majestic northern lakes region plunged to the ground. The disaster is reviving questions about the safety of Italy's transport infrastructure.

Robert Finley had given up on a professional music career – and then glaucoma took his eyesight. How a health crisis led to Finley's astounding rise as a critically acclaimed performer.

The robot stirs and shuffles the pan as the rice cooks. While the company says it is not aiming to replace home-cooked versions, the robot could be deployed across the world to help busy restaurants.

Male victims of sex trafficking are telling their stories. By speaking out they hope to destroy the myth that boys are not victims of the sex trade.

An update on coronavirus cases and numbers. And, as the pandemic reaches a new phase, many workers are anticipating a return to the workforce. Experts offer tips for re-entry.

Acorn TV's engaging new crime drama takes place in a touristy seaside town with an oversized murder rate. Pearl, the single mom who runs the seafood restaurant, also has a small detective agency.

Across the United States, the number of birds killed from flying into buildings is rising. Now researchers are studying what people can do to try to limit bird deaths, particularly during migrations.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michelle Gavin of the Council on Foreign Relations about the new U.S. visa restrictions on Ethiopian and Eritrean officials due to the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia.