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NPR's Michel Martin asks Danny Danon, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, about his country's new plan for humanitarian aid in Gaza, which the UN has rejected.

Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday, was president from 1977 to 1981. He remained involved in world politics long after leaving office. (Story aired on ATC on Dec. 29, 2024.)

Kitty Dukakis, the former first lady of Massachusetts and outspoken advocate for people with mental illness and addiction, has died.

Today is Pi Day!

A rare white-colored buffalo calf was born in Yellowstone National Park this spring. It's interesting for tourists, but many Native Americans see it as the fulfillment of a prophecy.

President Trump is trying to dramatically reshape the federal government, including remaking the federal workforce itself. While his directives are sweeping, they are facing legal challenges.

Yesterday, activists lined up 317 pairs of white-painted “ghost shoes” on the steps of San Francisco City Hall.

An atmospheric river that blew into the Bay Area yesterday, dropping several inches of rain on the North Bay and is expected to spread further south through the region later this week, according to the National Weather Service.

Today is Periodic Table of Elements Day!

NPR's Michel Martin talks with former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister John Manley about Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to the White House and how Canada plans to respond to Trump's tariffs.

In Norway, where skiing is the top sport, huge crowds turned out there for the world championships of cross country skiing that wrapped up this weekend.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Reverend William Lego, of St Turibius Parish in Chicago, who attended seminary with Pope Leo XIV.