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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with retired U.S. Army General Joseph Votel about the Pentagon shuttering offices focused on reducing harm to civilians during U.S. combat operations.

Meme coins are popular these days with everyone from c-list celebrities to President Trump. Planet Money has the story of how they went from a one-off joke to a speculative frenzy worth billions.

In Syria, there's been a major development as U.S.-backed Kurdish forces who have controlled part of the country for more than a decade have agreed to be incorporated into the Syrian state.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on order of the International Criminal Court, which has investigated mass killings during his crackdown on illegal drugs.

After drops in markets and consumer sentiment, economists are pointing to slower growth. NPR asks Morgan Stanley Chief U.S. Economist Michael Gapen about the likelihood of a recession.

Officials at the VA say they plan to cut tens of thousands more jobs. Providers there say cutting any jobs will compromise health care. Mental health workers say they're already feeling these impacts.

Tesla sales are down around the world because of competition in the market and from brand damage caused by Elon Musk's political activities and association with President Trump.

NPR reflects on the cascading events of March 11, 2020, the day the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.

Dr. Sara Cody, health officer of Santa Clara County in Northern California, issued what's considered the first stay-at-home order of the pandemic. Hear about lessons she took from that experience.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with writer and critic Lawrence Burney about his new essay collection out titled No Sense in Wishing.