Enlarge this image Fifteen years after the attacks of Sept. 11, Americans have grown aware not only of the danger of terrorism but also to the reality that their nation is far less white, Christian and European than it used to be. “Culturally, we’re a country of Bollywood and bhangra and tai chi and yoga

Enlarge this image A sign is placed on a closed road to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Ore., on Jan. 29, during the armed occupation of the refuge. Rob Kerr/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Rob Kerr/AFP/Getty Images A sign is placed on a closed road to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near

Enlarge this image Jason Brezler in the market of Nowzad on May 7, 2010, with village elders, Afghan National Police and U.S. Marines. Maj. Brezler is now facing a possible discharge from the Marines after he emailed classified documents. Monique Jaques/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Monique Jaques/Getty Images Jason Brezler in the market of

Enlarge this image Texas Prison Museum Director Jim Willett with the retired electric chair, “Old Sparky,” the most popular exhibit in his museum. John Burnett/NPR hide caption toggle caption John Burnett/NPR Texas Prison Museum Director Jim Willett with the retired electric chair, “Old Sparky,” the most popular exhibit in his museum. John Burnett/NPR It’s no

Enlarge this image Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrives Monday in Vientiane, Laos, for the ASEAN Summit. The U.S. canceled a bilateral meeting scheduled for Dutarte and President Obama. Noel Celis/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Noel Celis/AFP/Getty Images Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrives Monday in Vientiane, Laos, for the ASEAN Summit. The U.S. canceled a

Enlarge this image A new study counters the presumption that bariatric surgery is just a short-term fix for severe obesity. Hero Images/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Hero Images/Getty Images A new study counters the presumption that bariatric surgery is just a short-term fix for severe obesity. Hero Images/Getty Images It really hit Terry White

Enlarge this image Women have been breaking all sorts of glass ceilings recently. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, U.S. women took home more gold medals than anybody else. Beyoncé was nominated for 11 VMA awards this year and took home eight, setting a record for VMA wins (and the #BeyHive rejoiced). And of course, this

Enlarge this image This story is part of a series from NPR Ed exploring the challenges U.S. schools face meeting students’ mental health needs. Every year, thousands of children are suspended from preschool. Take a second to let that sink in. According to the U.S. Department of Education, 6,743 children who were enrolled in district-provided

Enlarge this image Tens of thousands attend the Holy Mass and canonization of Mother Teresa of Kolkata, on Saint Peter Square in the Vatican, on Sunday. Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images Tens of thousands attend the Holy Mass and canonization of Mother Teresa of Kolkata, on Saint Peter Square in

Enlarge this image Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses supporters in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 22. Angelo Merendino/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Angelo Merendino/Getty Images Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses supporters in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 22. Angelo Merendino/Getty Images Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is giving his adopted party a lot to

Enlarge this image Rosalind Alexander-Kasparik cares for her fiance, David Rector, who’s trying to have his voting rights restored five years after a judge ruled that a traumatic brain injury disqualified him from casting a ballot in San Diego. Elliot Spagat/AP hide caption toggle caption Elliot Spagat/AP Rosalind Alexander-Kasparik cares for her fiance, David Rector,

Enlarge this image Even trying to discredit the idea that Hillary Clinton is in poor health may make the problem worse. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Even trying to discredit the idea that Hillary Clinton is in poor health may make the problem worse. Alex Wong/Getty Images Recently, I wrote