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U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is in Russia to discuss the war in Ukraine ahead of a deadline for peace. And, today marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, which is facing new threats.

Our most popular stories not about the pandemic included: advice on raising helpful kids, boy band BTS's U.N. appearance, why South Africa banned alcohol — and a very scary virus called Nipah.

Appeals for aid to Syria were falling short even before this month. Aid groups are trying to marshal more aid pledges while attention is still on the quakes, but the road to recovery will be long.

An Iraqi nuclear scientist who spent years in the Abu Ghraib prison under Saddam Hussein has emerged as a top U.N. choice to become prime minister in Iraq's interim government, an Iraqi official says. A moderate Shiite, Hussain al-Shahristani is known for his management skills and has no formal ties to any Iraqi political party. Hear NPR's Eric Westervelt.

Chef Kathy Gunst says making your own ice cream can be pretty simple and straightforward. And you can create any flavor you like using the best summer fruit, herbs and flavorings.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN relief agency that aids Palestinians, about the situation in Gaza.

Hawaii is heavily Democratic and the primary is the most competitive election. Hawaii Gov. David Ige appeared to hold onto his job, while former Rep. Ed Case looks set to return to Washington.

Illinois' largest auto insurer says it is seeing a huge increase in thefts of catalytic converters nationwide and in this state. State Farm says pandemic unemployment and a hot market for platinum palladium and rhodium might be causes. A jazz musician who borrows from hip hop says the two art forms are more similar than you might think. Jon Norton has an interview with Saxophonist Christopher McBride before a Saturday concert in Bloomington. Bloomington Council Member Jamie Mathy is all about under the street infrastructure. And find out what kids are learning about media literacy.

Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort's ties to overseas money have raised the eyebrows of many, including the man tasked by DOJ with investigating the campaign's connections to Russia.

Recent studies suggest we're not witnessing the dawn of a new gig economy. What accounts for the resilience of traditional employment?