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A soldier from the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, Manchus, looks toward the tree line through his rifle scope while on a foot patrol to visit Afghan Local Police in the Panjwai District of Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan. Panjwai is one of the most dangerous districts in Afghanistan.

Friction Among Afghans A Threat To Post-U.S. Mission

By this time next year, there will be roughly half as many U.S. troops in Afghanistan as there are today. And for U.S. strategy in the country to work, Afghan security forces will have to hold off the Taliban after the Americans leave. But it's unclear if the Afghans will all stand together.

Post-Ron Swanson, Nick Offerman Has The 'Gumption' To Be Himself

"I've never accused myself of being manly," Offerman says, noting his real-life persona is different from his Parks and Recreation character. His book is a set of essays about people who inspire him.

The waiting room at the Women's Health Center of West Virginia in Charleston, W.Va., in February.

This is how life in post-Roe America is starting to shape up

As the Supreme Court prepared to issue its decision overturning Roe, NPR spent weeks speaking to experts and activists about what will likely happen next.

Nagin Re-Elected to Lead Post-Katrina New Orleans

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin says he plans to reach out to every segment of the community after he was re-elected over the weekend. He defeated Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu in a run-off. Some voters have concerns about their city's future under Nagin, but others say they've already seen positive changes.

A gynecology chair sits in a doctor's office.

What might life look like in a post-Roe America?

If Roe V. Wade is overturned, reproductive healthcare in this country will change drastically. Here are some insights that might help in preparation for that possibility.

Ongoing beach nourishment, like this project in Viriginia Beach, has been the topic of debate. Some people say it's needed to protect beach communities; others decry the costs.

Debate Over Rebuilding Beaches Post-Sandy Creates Waves

Federal disaster aid could mean billions more for rebuilding eroded beaches. Supporters say doing so offers crucial protection against storms. But longtime critics charge it's counterproductive and a waste of taxpayer dollars, especially in an era of sea-level rise.

Dancers during the dress rehearsal for Commedia performed by Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company at Sadler's Wells on September 24, 2008 in London, England. (Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Post Brexit, Sadler’s Wells Dances On The Edge Of Uncertainty

Now that U.K. voters have decided to leave, how are British cultural institutions responding?

A volunteer loads food into a cart at a mobile pantry in Detroit in April 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an uptick in the demand at food banks.

'This Is An Opportunity': Fareed Zakaria On 'Lessons For A Post-Pandemic World'

The CNN host and author says COVID-19 has widened the inequality gap. "The most important piece of what the federal government can do is to stabilize these people's lives with direct aid," he says.

Graduating In A Pandemic: Advice For The Anxious Post-College Job Search

We spoke to students about to graduate into the workforce and posed their questions and anxieties to career counselors. Some advice: Be flexible, make it personal, network and look for bright spots.

A QAnon supporter attends the Jan. 6 "Stop the Steal" rally in Washington, D.C., after which supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Without Their 'Messiah,' QAnon Believers Confront A Post-Trump World

With former President Donald Trump out of office, Washington Post reporter Craig Timberg suggests some who believe in the baseless conspiracy theory will become even more extreme.

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