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Basketball is booming in Rwanda — and the NBA is there for the ride

The popularity of basketball in Rwanda can be seen on courts around the country, and some young players see it as a path to a bigger future.

U.S. airline regulators have opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines, which was still struggling to restore operations on Tuesday, more than four full days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and disrupted global air travel. Here, a Delta Air Lines plane leaves the gate on July 12, 2021, at Logan International Airport in Boston.

Delta's flight delays and cancellations prompt Dept. of Transportation investigation

In a statement to NPR, Delta acknowledged the Department of Transportation’s notice and said the airline is "fully cooperating" with the investigation.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani is gets hurt sliding into second base during the seventh inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Dodgers beat Yankees 4-2 for 2-0 World Series lead, as Ohtani injures shoulder

Yamamoto allowed one hit over 6 1/3 innings, Freddie Freeman homered for the second straight night and Los Angeles beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Saturday for a 2-0 Series lead.

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo told NPR, "It is going to be, unfortunately, a frustrating tax season" this year.

It's likely to be a frustrating tax season, deputy treasury secretary says

The understaffed and overworked Internal Revenue Service is bracing for difficulties. COVID-19 relief, child tax credits and a backlog of 2020 returns will only complicate matters.

NPR staffers share their favorite nonfiction reads of 2024

Just in time for the summer reading season — a roundup of NPR's "Books We Love," featuring staff picks in nonfiction published so far in 2024.

See a loopy landlady in a caftan? Mrs. Roper may be romping through your town

Hundreds of costumed "Helens" are cheerfully invading bars across the country in honor of Helen Roper, from the 1970s sitcom Three's Company.

Some airline issues continued Monday after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and resulted in several carriers grounding flights, but the number of flights impacted is declining. Here, a Delta Air Lines jet leaves the gate on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Logan International Airport in Boston.

Delta canceled hundreds of flights Monday as it recovers from CrowdStrike failures

As of Monday afternoon, the Atlanta-based airline has canceled more than 800 flights and delayed roughly 1,400 flights, according to FlightAware.

Authorities release new details about 14-year-old suspect in Georgia school shooting

Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Jeremy Redmon shares the latest following yesterday's deadly school shooting in Winder, Georgia.

NBA suspends Tristan Thompson after he tests positive for performance-enhancing drugs

The penalties for performance-enhancing drug use in the NBA are a 25-game suspension for the first offense, a 55-game suspension for the second offense and dismissal from the NBA on the third offense.

Registration open for new NHC alerting system

On Monday, New Hanover County announced its new emergency alert system for residents to stay informed and prepared for all emergencies.

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