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Vance Boelter, the subject of a nationwide manhunt, described himself as an experienced security professional who worked in conflict zones. A friend said at least part of that account is "fantasy."

Witnesses said Israeli forces opened fire around dawn toward crowds of desperate Palestinians heading to two aid sites in the southern city of Rafah.

Today, why some teens are turning to artificial intelligence for therapy. Then, we meet the Bay Area Olympic swimmer who’s not competing on Team USA. And, a novel set in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood gets real about some of the challenges teens face today. Plus, a reading from our pocket sized book tour, New Arrivals.

Celebrating Bread & Roses 50th Anniversary!

A white Illinois teen attaches himself to a regiment of Black Union soldiers in the satirical Civil War novel "How to Dodge a Cannonball." NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with author Dennard Dayle about it.

On Father's Day, Esther Ngumbi thinks of the sacrifices her Kenyan dad made to ensure that not only his son but his four daughters got an education. He'd say, "I choose to educate you, my girls."

The U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary on Saturday with a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., against a backdrop of political division and protests savaging President Trump.

Proud father Juan Wauters says his young daughter, Luisa, inspired his song "Dime Amiga."

The Paris opera house known as the Palais Garnier turns 150 this year.

At least 10 people were killed in Israel overnight, after multiple Iranian missiles evaded the country's defense systems. Explosions rocked Tehran, where the health ministry said 224 have been killed.

Former FDA chief Dr. David Kessler says the new weight-loss drugs are a powerful tool to fight obesity. But they come with pitfalls. Here's his tips for how to use them successfully.

Vienna has a way to make affordable housing and combat climate change all at the same time. Now U.S. cities want in, and they're building their own green housing.