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Husam Abukhedeir, a Palestinian neurosurgeon, left his native Gaza for the United Arab Emirates last November because he felt that conditions caused by the war had stripped him of his power as a physician — and endangered his family. Nearly 9 months have passed, and Abukhedeir does not see an end in sight to the suffering

Whatever happened to ... the Gaza neurosurgeon who faced a wrenching decision

Husam Abukhedeir, the chief neurosurgeon at Al-Shifa Hospital, helped the injured, watched many die, including his sister, then knew what he had to do to protect his family. How is he faring today?

After elevating Afropop's standing with a standout guest spot on Wizkid's "Essence" and becoming a secret weapon for Rihanna, Drake and Beyoncé, Tems is ready for center stage.

Tems remakes R&B in her image with ‘Born in the Wild’: 'I really want to feel it in my chest!'

The Nigerian singer-songwriter has become one of the most sought after voices in popular music. Her debut album processes the risks and epiphanies it took to get here.

Rights Group: Afghan women barred from studying nursing and midwifery

Several sources confirm the Taliban pronouncement, part of ongoing efforts to curtail education for girls and women. Women studying these subjects say they were barred from classes this week.

Gisele Pelicot, who was allegedly drugged by her now former husband so that he and others could assault her, arrived at a courthouse, in Avignon, southern France, Oct. 16.

Mass trial shines a light on rape culture in France

A harrowing and unprecedented trial in France is exposing how pornography, chatrooms and men’s disdain for or hazy understanding of consent is fueling rape culture.

Hall of Fame college coach Dawn Staley Reflects on the state of women's basketball.

All Things Considered co-host Mary Louise Kelly talks with South Carolina Gamecocks' coach Dawn Staley about the state of women's basketball and her growing legacy as the new "standard" for coaching.

In AMC's 'Parish,' actor Giancarlo Esposito drives the story

Giancarlo Esposito calls his newest role "the highlight" of a decades-long career. He's known for playing a drug kingpin on Breaking Bad.

Up and down the Ganges, India's Modi enjoys support after 10 years of rule

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to win a third term, NPR visited some of his voter base in the north.

Almost a year after the battle, Kendrick Lamar has won the war

The Compton rapper fashioned the Super Bowl halftime show as his victory lap, taking the culture to new heights and his pettiness to new lows.

'The Apprentice' director talks about the film Donald Trump doesn't want you to see

Ali Abbasi's new film The Apprentice shows ex-President Donald Trump's years as a real estate businessman under the tutelage of lawyer Roy Cohn. The film coincides with Trump seeking another term.

Look up! The Goodyear Blimp is 100 today

We head up into the skies over Los Angeles in honor of the Goodyear Blimp's 100th. Come join us ... there's room for eight.

Photos: Pope Francis is laid to rest and mourned around the world

Pope Francis was honored with a funeral Mass Saturday morning in the Vatican City's St. Peter's Square. These are some of the images that captured the grief of those mourning him around the world.

After years of avoiding the ER, Noah Wyle feels 'right at home' in 'The Pitt'

After 11 seasons on ER, Wyle thought he was finished with medical dramas: "I spent 15 years avoiding — actively avoiding — walking down what I thought was either hallowed ground or traveled road."

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