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People who abuse opioids are well aware of the risk posed by fentanyl, a powerful anesthetic that's increasingly slipped into heroin and other drugs. They're coming up with new tactics to survive.

The editor of The Daily Beast returns to recommend three compelling reads on the topic of the stories media tell about conflict in the world around them — and the surging force of social media, which increasingly sets the storytelling agenda.

In the age of #MeToo, experts say parents are the primary educators about consent, and the current debate offers a teachable moment.

Australia's tough quarantine rules have kept the country largely covid free, but it's also left dozens of kids stranded abroad without parents. They're among the thousands struggling to return.

Argentines are partying hard in Buenos Aires' bustling bars, despite inflation. Across the pond, German companies are switching gears in response to high gas prices, as Russia shuts off its supply.

Thousands of people gathered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Selma civil rights march. NPR's Arun Rath talks with national correspondent Debbie Elliott in Selma.

Ayesha Rascoe talks with Amnesty International's Arjun Chaudhuri about the state of emergency in El Salvador which has led to mass arrests of civilians.

Rachel Martin talks to Suzan Norton and her son Michael about coronavirus worries due to his medical condition. His use of a ventilator puts him at high risk if he contracts the disease.

Technology is finally catching up to the ancient pastime of bird watching. Cell phones are already helping bird watchers get the word out on rare sightings and, soon, watchers will also have apps that forecast bird migration and identify birds by their songs.

Movies on broadcaster Edward R. Murrow and writer Truman Capote sound authentic. David Strathairn does Murrow in Good Night and Good Luck. Philip Seymour Hoffman is Capote.