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Bars are thriving in the Old City of Damascus. In recent years, the neighborhood withstood attacks from rebel-held suburbs.

In Damascus, The Bars Are Packed And The Wine Is Flowing

Revelers drink, dance and listen to music in the Syrian capital's Old City bars. "No one talks about the war anymore," a bartender says. "We got used to it."

Review: Royal Trux, 'Platinum Tips + Ice Cream'

Neil Hagerty and Jennifer Herrema are back to steer rock 'n' roll towards chaos once more with Royal Trux's first album in 17 years.

An Israeli soldier launches a drone that's attached to a military vehicle in southern Israel, not far from the border with the Gaza Strip, on July 29. Israel was a pioneer with drones and has developed a number of military technologies that it later sells abroad.

With Homegrown Technology, Israel Becomes Leading Arms Exporter

Israel's recurring wars with its Arab neighbors have resulted in a weapons industry that keeps coming up with new technologies, which can then be sold abroad.

Preserving Route 66

For nearly two decades, federal efforts have been underway to help restore parts of historic Route 66. But the program is running out of money, which has businesses along the way worried.

With Budget Deal Behind Them, Senators Open Immigration Debate

The Senate takes up debate on an immigration Monday. Rachel Martin talks to Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma who is among a group of senators introducing an immigration overhaul bill.

For Decades These Caregivers Helped Patients, Families Through Illness And Death

When the Rev. Noel Hickie and Marcia Hilton began working in hospice care, neither was sure they were cut out for the job. But they realized they could help families process grief and make things OK.

Richmond mom brings literacy to laundromats

The Clean Xpress Laundromat is smack in the middle of Richmond’s busy MacDonald Shopping Center. Moms are loading and unloading machines. So you might…

Bhutanese football player Chencho Gyeltshen controls the ball in a March 5 match against Sri Lanka. The striker hit two goals Tuesday to lead Bhutan past Sri Lanka and into the next phase of World Cup Qualifying.

Bhutan, World's Lowest-Ranked Soccer Team, Advances In World Cup Qualifying

It had been ranked 209th out of 209 national teams — but Bhutan will now progress to the second round of World Cup Qualifying, after beating Sri Lanka in consecutive matches.

One Year Since Riots, Baltimore Activists Gather In Peace

Hundreds of people gathered for a peace march in West Baltimore to mark the anniversary of the death of Freddie Gray and the unrest that followed.

Members of Girl Scout Troop 6000 troop and leader Giselle Burgess hug after being honored as the first troop exclusively for homeless girls, at a ceremony at New York City Hall on April 25.

An NYC Scout Troop Provides Homeless Girls A Place Of Their Own

The 28 members of Girl Scout Troop 6000, and its two co-leaders, live in a shelter in Queens, N.Y. The troop that Giselle Burgess started is the first specifically for girls who are homeless.

Taxi alternative Uber faces legal hurdles

Hailing a taxi in San Francisco can be nearly impossible if you’re not downtown. Calling ahead isn’t a guarantee either – often, the cab is late and…

Food And Beverage Industry Hit Hard By Coronavirus Outbreak

Thousands of food service workers have been laid off. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Sean Kennedy of the National Restaurant Association, which is asking the White House for critical help.

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