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NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, a Republican, who is one of 26 governors ending extra benefits for jobless workers during the pandemic.

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Primrose Riordan of the Financial Times about China's increasingly tight grip on Hong Kong — and what it might mean for one of the world's busiest financial centers.

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with professor Jules Boykoff of Pacific University, author of four books on the Olympics, about issues associated with being an host city for the games.

One secret to midlife happiness is being a rookie at something. Trying new things and failing keeps you robust. Also, to revive a midlife marriage, mix things up: Hike, go dancing or set out in an RV.

M.C. Davis made millions gambling and buying up land and mineral rights. Now, he's restoring ecosystems destroyed by agriculture and timbering in his private preserve, one of the largest in the U.S.

Fiona Hill was a key witness at Donald Trump's first impeachment hearing. Now she's warning about the threat to American democracy that comes from within. Her memoir is There Is Nothing for You Here.

The term-limited Mayor Bill de Blasio is exiting after eight years in office, leaving the door of Gracie Mansion wide open for a newcomer. The race is tight, and the field is diverse.

At the 11th debate, the 3 candidates sharing the stage with Donald Trump did their best to attack him. Steve Inskeep talks to Bill Pascoe, a consultant with Tea Party Patriots whose members back Cruz.

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told NPR the declaration spurs mutual accountability. "I'm absolutely convinced that that is the fastest, best way to get China to move from where it is today," he said.

Hillbilly Elegy author J.D. Vance is being hammered by opponents in the GOP Senate primary for anti-Trump remarks he made in 2016, Now we know why - a new poll suggests Vance is a serious candidate.