Faith communities in Los Angeles are trying to protect their homes and houses of worship from deadly wildfires. They are also trying to provide spiritual support for their traumatized congregations.Von Jason DeRose

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell about the federal assistance available to victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.Von Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Karen Attiah of the Washington Post about her experience with Meta's new AI chatbot "Liv," and what she calls "digital blackface."Von Ayesha Rascoe

The number of people enrolled in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans has doubled over the last four yeas. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with healthcare navigator Katie Roders Turner about the reasons.Von Ryan Benk

Members of Congress are facing an increasing amount of swatting, where police are forced to respond to threatening calls or emails — which often turn out to be a hoax.Von Barbara Sprunt

A lot of yoga classes included music, but in Pennsylvania, yogis are moving to the performance of a live string quintet and music composed just for yoga practice.Von Buffy Gorrilla

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Grady Hendrix about his latest horror novel, "Witchcraft for Wayward Girls," in which the witches are not the worst evil-doers, the humans are.Von Ayesha Rascoe

Almost three years of war have changed how Ukrainian children play, and how they see the world.Von Hanna Palamarenko

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz and Chris House of Annandale, Virginia.Von Will Shortz

In "Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old," the actor writes about what a doctor did to her, as she calls them, "lady parts" without her consent. Health reporter Sarah Varney tells NPR's Ayesha Rasco that Shields is not alone in the violation of her body's autonomy.Von Sarah Varney

Mandatory evacuations remain in place in some communities in the LA basin while firefighting continues. But in Altadena, an extended family ignored evacuation orders and took heroic measures to save their home.Von Eric Whitney

We take a look at President Biden's last week not only in the White House, but also as a life-long public servant.Von Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Jason Pootoolal, president of Save the Giraffes, about using in vitro fertilization for wild giraffes to save the species from extinction.Von Ayesha Rascoe

The new Netflix film "Carry-On" reminds us of how airports are the perfect setting for thrillers. Tight security, short tempers, and high stakes make for the perfect edge-of-your-seat storyline.Von Danny Hensel

The longtime pilot of the only Ohio River ferry in West Virginia is retiring. We'll take a ride with him. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on December 25, 2024.)Von Zachary Harold

Following the New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans, people who live in the French Quarter discuss what's ahead for them and their neighborhood.Von Debbie Elliott

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Holly Anderson of the Shutdown Fullcast podcast, about the newly expanded college playoffs that are now entering the semifinals.Von Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to musician Lubalin about his latest album, "Haha, No Worries."Von Ayesha Rascoe