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People listen to a speaker during a demonstration to denounce the Iranian government and express support with anti-government protesters in Iran, in Washington, DC.

Despite Khamenei's amnesty, most protesters in Iran won't go free, advocate says

Iran has jailed up to 20,000 people in months of protests against the regime. The announcement that it's pardoning prisoners is an empty gesture, a human rights lawyer says.

Guitarist Jeff Beck performs during the 43rd Montreux Jazz Festival. The influential guitarist died on January 10, 2023 after contracting bacterial meningitis.

Classic rock guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck dies at 78

Guitarist Jeff Beck was among a wave of influential English guitar players in love with American blues. He died on Tuesday, January 10 after contracting bacterial meningitis.

Then-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan speaks at a meeting in Las Vegas in November 2022. He finished his second term in January.

Larry Hogan won't run for president, but has some advice for the Republicans who do

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced over the weekend he will not run for president in 2024, but hopes to shape the future of the GOP. He talks to NPR about what he wants to see from his party.

Activists and community members march into the Minnesota State Capitol building during a Trans Day of Visibility rally on March 31, 2023. Minnesota is one of at least 12 states that has restricted gender-affirming care for minors this year.

Minnesota to join at least 4 other states in protecting transgender care this year

In 2023, a record number of states have passed rules or legislation to eliminate youth gender-affirming care, but a record number of states have also moved to protect care for trans youth and adults.

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was discovered by astronomers using the wide-field survey camera at the Zwicky Transient Facility in March 2022.

The once-in-a-lifetime green comet threatens FOMO sufferers everywhere

For one night only! Meet C/2022 E3 (her friends call her the green comet for short).

Wanda Irving holds her granddaughter, Soleil, in front of a portrait of Soleil's mother, Shalon Irving, at her home in Sandy Springs, Ga., in 2017. Wanda is raising Soleil since Shalon died of complications due to hypertension a few weeks after giving birth.

Maternal deaths in the U.S. spiked in 2021, CDC reports

After years of high rates, the country hit a new high during the pandemic, far exceeding rates in other developed nations. Black women are at especially high risk.

Maternal deaths in the U.S. spiked in 2021, CDC reports

After years of high rates, the country hit a new high during the pandemic, far exceeding rates in other developed nations. Black women are at especially high risk.

Workers pack orders at an Amazon fulfillment center on January 20, 2015 in Tracy, California. OSHA cited Amazon after federal safety inspectors found ergonomic hazards at three Amazon warehouses.

Behind your speedy Amazon delivery are serious hazards for workers, government finds

The Labor Department has cited Amazon for failing to keep workers safe at three warehouses. Federal safety inspectors found workers at high risk of lower back injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.

New United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain addresses delegates at the union's 2023 Special Bargaining Convention on March 27 in Detroit.

Newly elected United Auto Workers leader strikes militant tone ahead of contract talks

The UAW has a new president, Shawn Fain, who is promising a return to aggressive political activity by the union, along with a tougher approach with auto companies.

How 'Abbott Elementary' helps teachers process the absurd realities of their job

Set in Philadelphia, the award-winning sitcom finds humor in the struggles of teaching in an under-resourced school district. Real-life Philly teachers tell NPR there's truth in every joke.

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