The White House is working on a plan to have Oracle and other U.S. investors take a majority stake in TikTok, sources tell NPR.Autor: Ayesha Rascoe

Hamas releases four female Israeli soldiers and Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners, as the ceasefire agreement brokered by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar holds into its second week.Autor: Ayesha Rascoe

Many doctors and public health workers have come out against the confirmation of Robert F Kennedy Jr as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. We'll look at his supporters and detractors.Autor: Will Stone

We look at some of President Trump's executive orders as well as the confirmation process for his controversial nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth.Autor: Mara Liasson

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Kenneth Smith Ramos, Mexico's former USMCA chief negotiator, about the impact of the tariffs that President Trump has threatened against Mexico and Canada.Autor: Ayesha Rascoe

Andres Orozco-Estrada is one of the most exciting conductors around. The Colombian has garnered rave reviews for his exuberance and his ability to connect with musicians and concertgoers.Autor: John Otis

As President Trump threatens new sanctions against Russia, the Russian economy thrives despite previous measures that failed to deliver the intended bite.Autor: Charles Maynes

Congress has passed the Laken Riley Act, facilitating the detention and deportation of people in the country illegally when they've been charged with crimes. What remains to be seen is how much local police and jails will do to help this effort.Autor: Martin Kaste

Mass graves are being discovered in Syria, testament to the horrors committed under the now ousted leader Bashar al Assad. The story of one man forced to help dig some of those graves.Autor: Ruth Sherlock

Millions of Americans provide unpaid care for their loved ones at home. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with reporter Kat McGowan and social worker Dawn Shedrick about the mental health burden of taking this on.Autor: Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz and Susie Woodward of Sherwood, Ore.Autor: Will Shortz

We look at how the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel is being received in Israel, where protests over domestic politics have continued throughout the war.Autor: Greg Myre

We assess the first hours of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas- and the mood in Gaza- after more than 15 months of warAutor: Aya Batrawy

We reflect on an interview with president-elect Donald Trump's former White House strategist Steve Bannon, who is poised to clash with others in Trump's inner circle, notably Elon Musk.Autor: Ayesha Rascoe

Voters in swing states were crucial President-elect Donald Trump's re-election. We check in with some voters in North Carolina and Wisconsin on the eve of his inauguration.Autor: Maayan Silver

A school district in Florida is giving bikes to kids who are at risk of missing too much school because they can't get there on time.Autor: Danielle Prieur

Sunday, January 19, is national popcorn day. A century ago, the ultimate movie snack was actually banned from theaters. A saleswoman in Kansas City Missouri helped create a new movie tradition.Autor: Mackenzie Martin

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with NPR Music's Sidney Madden about rapper Drake's new lawsuit against his record label, Universal Music Group.Autor: Ayesha Rascoe