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The longtime Bay Area drummer, jugmaster, and "cheekophonist" passed away earlier this month.

Since the Iran war began, Israel has restricted public gathering and isn't letting worshippers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque. As Ramadan ends, religious leaders say the ban on prayers is political.

The costs of the joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran are mounting in terms of civilian deaths and damage to some of Iran's most famous and beloved cultural heritage sites.

The Senate did not approve a measure to constrain President Trump's actions in Iran the House is set to vote on a similar measure on Thursday.

Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KCUR listener Justin Marciniak and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

As Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares for her first White House visit, President Donald Trump calls for Japan and other allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.

"America's philosopher" was born January 11, 1842.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States as Russia's war with Ukraine stretches into a fifth year.

Primary voters in a small number of districts play an outsized role in deciding who wins Congress. The Trump-initiated mid-decade redistricting is driving that number of competitive seats even lower.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with filmmaker Nastasya Popov, whose debut feature film is called "Idiotka."

Today, the legacy and relevance of the Asian American Jazz Movement. Then, a local brass band that’s lending a whole new layer to protests. And, a big lesson in forgiveness.

Many Iranians in the U.S. with family back in Iran have been having a very difficult time staying in touch as bombs continue to drop around the country. That's creating a lot of anxiety and worry.