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Russian authorities released the names of 51 people presumed dead after a devastating methane explosion in a coal mine in Siberia, believed to be the country's deadliest mining incident since 2010.

Opponents of the practice say parents shouldn't impose the procedure on an infant, but let him decide for himself when he's older.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been working the phones to the Middle East — but at the same time he's continuing with talks about the Arctic during a visit to Iceland.

This Memorial Day weekend, NPR's Scott Simon looks at what patriotism means for longtime civil rights leader the Rev. William J. Barber II and for visitors to the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Kami Rita Sherpa has set and broke his own world record for the most successful Mount Everest ascents multiple times in recent years. He's now summited Everest for the 26th time.

Stanford mathematician Keith Devlin talks with NPR's Scott Simon about the idea of using logic and quantitative reasoning puzzles to screen job applicants in the high-tech industry. Long a niche recruiting tactic, the method was popularized by Microsoft in the 1990s.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Maite Rodriguez, a lover of animals and the environment, dreamed of being a marine biologist. She was killed during the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Ukraine's National Opera was built to celebrate Russian opera at the height of the imperial era. Performances were suspended after the war began but have recently re-started.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with musician Wryn about their Tiny Desk Contest entries and their forthcoming album.