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A Colorado hospital profits from resolving language barriers
Without qualified interpreters at doctors' offices, non-English speakers can face bad — even fatal — health outcomes. A hospital in rural Colorado is training its existing bilingual staff to address the service gap.
Halle Zander | Apr 16, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC

Whiting Foundation names its 10 emerging authors of 2026
The annual Whiting Award for Emerging Writers comes with $50,000 to support each winner's work. It's one of the largest prizes granted to promising new authors.
Ivy Buck | Apr 15, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC

Jury finds that Live Nation acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers
An antitrust suit alleged that the company unfairly controlled too much of the live music industry at the expense of venues, artists and fans. The decision could reshape the industry.
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento | Apr 15, 2026, 9:14 PM UTC

Middle East conflict causes a fluoride shortage for US drinking water
Some U.S. water systems are cutting back on fluoride because of a key chemical is in short supply. Israel is one of its main producers.
Pien Huang | Apr 15, 2026, 8:38 PM UTC

What Orban's loss means for far right movements around the world
The defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the polls is fueling questions about what's in store for far-right movements in other countries that exploit extremist conspiracies to win.
Odette Yousef | Apr 15, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC

Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different
President Trump's attacks on Pope Leo are unprecedented, religious experts told NPR. Here's how the situation differs from other popes' political critiques.
Ava Berger | Apr 15, 2026, 7:58 PM UTC

Exploring the green side of Rio de Janeiro: a vast urban rain forest
Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is home to the world's largest urban rain forest. Woven among the city's bustling neighborhoods are soaring tree canopies, waterfalls, and miles of hiking trails.
Brian Mann | Apr 15, 2026, 7:31 PM UTC

Actor Amanda Peet says she's 'cancer-free and extremely lucky'
Peet is always waiting for the other shoe to drop. Except last year there seemed to be three different shoes, as she faced her parents' deaths and a breast cancer diagnosis.
Terry Gross | Apr 15, 2026, 4:57 PM UTC

Tune in to a mini-concert with Tedeschi Trucks Band
The 12-piece outfit performs music from their latest album, Future Soul.
Stephen Kallao, Will Loftus | Apr 15, 2026, 4:33 PM UTC

Visionary NPR leader Kevin Klose, who led network to new heights, has died
Klose led NPR for a decade starting in 1998, a period of incredible growth for the public media network.
David Folkenflik | Apr 15, 2026, 4:19 PM UTC



