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A protester holds a sign ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, March 1, President Biden will need to rediscover his foreign policy expertise and deft touch with everyday Americans, qualities that polls show many voters now doubt, in his first State of the Union speech.

The challenges Biden faces in his State of the Union address

As President Biden is set to make his first State of the Union speech, he and the country face pressing issues, from Russia's invasion of Ukraine to inflation and the continuing pandemic.

Beer-Brewing Monks Are Helping Rebuild Earthquake-Devastated Town In Italy

The Benedictine monks of Norcia are known for their chart-topping album of Gregorian chants — and their beer. They're donating proceeds to rebuilding efforts, and helping the Umbrian town recover.

The 2017 Whitney Biennial is running in New York from March 17 to June 11.

From Striking Photos To Surprising Stained Glass, A Wide-Ranging Whitney Biennial

There are 63 artists in this year's Biennial, including An-My Lê, whose photography touches on immigration, and Raúl de Nieves, who made a stained glass window with tape, paper, beads and more.

ICU nurse at Nasser Hospital recounts Israel's attacks on the facility

Two consecutive Israeli airstrikes killed 22 people, including five journalists, at Nasser Hospital.

Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, shown in 2016, has been fired for saying Department of Justice lawyers would not defend President Trump's executive order restricting refugees and visa holders from entering the U.S.

Trump Fires Acting Attorney General For Refusing To Defend Immigration Order

The president concluded that Sally Yates had "betrayed the Department of Justice" by refusing to defend his executive order imposing a temporary ban on certain refugees and visa holders.

Pope Francis meets members of the Roman Rota, the supreme Tribunal of the Holy See, at the Vatican on Monday.

After Defending Controversial Bishop, Pope To Send Sex Abuse Investigator To Chile

Pope Francis questioned survivors' accounts and defended a Chilean bishop accused of a coverup. But the Vatican announced Tuesday that a top envoy will now look into survivors' claims.

When the Gran Splendid Theater in Buenos Aires was converted into a branch of the Ateneo bookstore, the stage became a cafe. It was just named "the world's most beautiful bookstore" by <em>National Geographic</em>.

Inside 'The World's Most Beautiful Bookstore' In Argentina

National Geographic has named El Ateneo Grand Splendid the top shop in the world. But that's only where the history of the 100-year-old Buenos Aires building, once a palatial theater, begins.

Nashom Wooden performs onstage during Wigstock on Sept. 1 at the Pier 17 Rooftop in New York. Wigstock, a drag festival started in the 1980s, returned in 2018.

Wigstock, 'An Iconic Piece of Drag History,' Lets Its Roots Show At 2018 Revival

For years, Wigstock was a staple of New York City's drag scene. And after a 17-year hiatus and a boom in drag's popularity, the outdoor festival returned.

A farmer in India piles millet in a field. Grains such as millet and sorghum pack a powerful nutritional punch, but they are overlooked for calorie-laden commodity crops such as wheat or maize.

Do Healthy Diets Protect The Planet? As The U.N. Meets, A Focus On Sustainability

As United Nations leaders gather in New York, top food and nutrition experts are convening for a forum to talk about how people around the globe can have both a nourished diet and a healthy planet.

In his final press conference, Obama looked back on eight years, but pressing questions about Russian hacking and violence in Syria took center stage.

5 Fact Checks From President Obama's News Conference

President Obama gave one of his final news conferences as president on Friday. Here, NPR reporters provide context on five different Obama quotes.

Signs bearing the letter "Q" are visible at President Trump's campaign rally in Florida on Tuesday. They're related to the "QAnon" conspiracy theory.

What Is QAnon? The Conspiracy Theory Tiptoeing Into Trump World

Followers of the "QAnon" conspiracy theory appeared at President Trump's campaign rally in Florida on Tuesday. And on Wednesday, the White House press secretary was asked about the fringe group.

High-Achieving, Low-Income Students: Where Elite Colleges Are Falling Short

Top students from low-income families make up just 3 percent of enrollment on elite campuses, and a new report says there are lots of things higher ed can do to fix that.

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