With the Association of Southeast Asian Nations leaders meeting in Kuala Lumpur, the growing problem of scam centers is in the spotlight.

Argentina's president Javier Milei faces midterms amid economic chaos and a $20 billion U.S. lifeline.

NPR'S Ayesha Rascoe speaks with jazz musician Mark Turner about his latest album, "Reflections on: The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man." It's based on the book by James Weldon Johnson.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Leslie B. Jones, former Director of Historical Resources & Programming for the White House Historical Association, about the demolition of the White House East Wing.

French authorities say they've made arrests in the Louvre Museum jewelry heist.

The Trump administration has levied new sanctions against Russia, targeting the country's oil industry. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with journalist Stephanie Baker about the implications.

Mr. and Mrs.Twit are two of the meanest characters in children's literature. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to writer-director Phil Johnston about his animated adaptation of the classic book "The Twits." ...

The "996" schedule is 12-hour shifts, 6 days a week and it's captivated Silicon Valley tech leaders. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with academic Margaret O'Mara about this workplace trend.

New research shows that despite losing limbs, some lizards are able to thrive.

President Trump visits Asia this week to work on trade deals with allies and to try pushing a deal with China.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KPBS listener Tony Mangina of San Diego, California, along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

NPR's Ayesha Racoe speaks with Yale Law School professor William Eskridge about confusion in the lower courts on many hot-button issues and the lack of direction from the Supreme Court.