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Ashely Lezama (left), of Honduras, stands outside after her first naturalization ceremony at the Albert V. Bryan Federal Courthouse in Alexandria, Va. David Diemert, of Canada, and Zaida Meza, of Guatemala, stand outside after their naturalization ceremony at the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Court House in Washington, D.C.

Thousands of new Americans opt for 'ultimate act of inclusion' despite obstacles

Three citizenship ceremonies NPR attended in the Washington, D.C. area in January were largely celebratory experiences, despite a year of hurdles and changes to the naturalization process.

If you're struggling to use up leftovers like a half-eaten rotisserie chicken, turn the assignment into a creative exercise, says chef Margaret Li. It'll make the cooking process more fun and less guilt-driven.

This mindset shift can help you get better at using up your leftovers

Don't let your leftovers go to waste. Cookbook authors share clever storage techniques — like an "Eat Me First" box in your fridge — and cooking tricks to help you make the most of your food scraps.

Fans react during a watch party for the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Carson, Calif. on July 1, 2026.

MLS works to bring in a new generation of fans as the World Cup comes to an end

In 1994, the last men's World Cup the U.S. hosted sparked soccer fever, from youth leagues to TV broadcasts to the formation of MLS. Now, can MLS harness this World Cup for a new generation of fans?

Stephen Colbert during a taping of Comedy Central's The Colbert Report in December 2014.

For 20 years, Stephen Colbert distinguished truth from truthiness

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ends on Thursday. Here's how he has evolved to meet the moment.

Cody Coughenour of Port Angeles, Wash. is a beneficiary of a bipartisan policy experiment that allowed him to receive Medicaid before being released from incarceration.

States want to bring Medicaid behind bars. Federal changes make that harder

Funding cuts and program changes required by President Trump's big budget law are forcing states to rethink bipartisan efforts to bring Medicaid into jails and prisons.

A voter casts their ballot inside the Arlington County Courthouse on Sept. 18, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia.

Dems have edge in midterms, poll shows. And, Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to close

Polls are showing that Democrats have a clear advantage heading into the midterms, but that doesn't tell the whole story. And, today, a mega merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. is set to close.

Taking up space at work isn't easy. Here's how employees can speak up for one another

Getting interrupted at work and having ideas stolen happens a lot to women, people of color and marginalized workers. Here are four ways to stop it from happening and make sure you're being heard.

This photo illustration shows a new batch of files released in December by the U.S. government in relation to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain

President Trump's changing messaging, Congress' unprecedented demands and the Justice Department's piecemeal release of information haven't quieted the questions. Here's what we know — and don't.

Jack Smith testifies that a jury would have found Trump guilty for trying to overturn 2020 election

Jack Smith addressed the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

Churro Funnel Cakes

These Churro Funnel Cakes are a Spanish and Mexican twist on a favorite state fair pastry.

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