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The Department of Justice is launching a probe into the conditions of Georgia's state prison system, citing high levels of violence and gang activity.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Christian McBride, host of Jazz Night in America about the life of George Wein, who founded the Newport Jazz Festival.

Apple has fixed a flaw that allowed hackers access to device cameras, microphones and messages without users knowing — or even clicking a link.

We look at the inauguration of President Joe Biden, the many executive orders he's already signed and the choice he has between unity and supporting the second impeachment of President Donald Trump.

The visual problem is usually treated in kids by temporarily covering the other eye with a patch. But that doesn't always work. Research now shows crucial brain rewiring can happen in adulthood, too.

In the second of her three part series on Jerusalem, NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports that Israelis living in what was once Arab East Jerusalem are nervous about the potential outcome of peace negotiations with the Palestinians. There are reports that Prime Minister Ehud Barak is prepared to cede some of the city's remaining Arab neighborhoods to a future Palestinian state. As Camp David winds up its eighth day of discussions between Palestinians and Israelis, the question of who controls Jerusalem is the potential deal breaker of any peace agreement.

NPR's Wendy Schmelzer reports on one of the newest treatments for Parkinson's disease, a type of surgery called "deep brain stimulation." Parkinson's affects parts of the brain involved with movement, and can make even the basic tasks of life impossible to perform. Doctors hope this new technique can allow patients to regain some control.

NPR's Josh Levs reports a federal court has disqualified admissions policies at the University of Georgia that favored minorities. The ruling raises questions about the definition and value of diversity in higher education.

The election will determine who will become the next prime minister — a race that pits incumbent Liberal party leader Justin Trudeau against Conservative newcomer Erin O'Toole.

The 68-year-old Black retired Marine was killed by police who were responding to a medical alert.