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Pierce says he's motivated by the "ticking clock of mortality" — and the desire to challenge himself as an actor. He's currently starring in the Shakespeare Theatre Company production of Othello.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with earthquake scientist Judith Hubbard of Cornell University about the science behind the multiple earthquakes in Venezuela, Japan and northern California Wednesday.

From Beirut, the Israel–Lebanon deal lands as a mix of anger and reluctant acceptance, with Hezbollah calling it a major capitulation.

The Society of St. Pius X was excommunicated by Pope Leo for ordaining bishops without his permission. Its issues with the church run far deeper.

Women make up a miniscule 3% of construction workers in Kenya. But a nonprofit group is offering them a way to get into the game ... and to get ahead.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with comedian and actor John Early about his debut feature film, "Maddie's Secret." Early stars as Maddie, and also wrote and directed the movie.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with University of Richmond political scientist Dan Palazzolo about the politics of officials affiliating with sports.

The number of children injured by Israeli air strikes have soared since they began in March. One family is dealing with the physical -- and emotional trauma -- of a young girl struck in April.

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, frontline health workers are battling an Ebola outbreak with little protection.

Mass deportations would be felt across hospitals and emergency rooms, which already face persistent staffing shortfalls. The long-term healthcare sector will suffer the greatest disruptions, experts say.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Robert A. Winn about the progress the United States has made in treating cancer.

David Bianculli offers an appreciation, then we listen back to a '06 interview with Burrows, who died June 19. He directed over 1,000 sitcom episodes, co-created Cheers and chose the cast for Friends.