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Kennedy Odede was a homeless kid in the slum of Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya. Now he's the founder of a successful nonprofit helping his community. How are he and his group faring?

Long Binh Jail was a prison for American soldiers on the outskirts of Saigon with notoriously harsh conditions. In 1968, a group of black inmates were fed up with their treatment and the war.

The crews of French and British fishing boats are clashing over the right to harvest scallops from the English Channel.

After reaching a new trade agreement with Mexico, the Trump administration is increasing pressure on Canada. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rona Ambrose, a member of Canada's NAFTA Advisory Council.

A 16-foot python skin was discovered south of Warsaw in July. Since then, professional and amateur snake hunters have been chasing the elusive python — as laid out by The Wall Street Journal.

Everything Is Alive is straightforward interview podcast with one tiny twist: the guests are inanimate objects. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the program's host, Ian Chillag.

Fans are paying tribute to Aretha Franklin by dressing the part. The Queen of Soul is lying in repose Wednesday in Detroit where there are many hats with bows and fancy dresses on display by fans.

The Federal Commission on School Safety held its fourth and final listening session in Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday. Representatives heard the community's thoughts on how to improve school safety.

NPR's David Greene talks with commentator Cokie Roberts, who shares her recollections of the 1968 Democratic Convention.

Get ready for those coloring worksheets coming home in your child's backpack. Many kids (and grown-ups) love coloring books. But what's the educational value of staying in the lines?