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The conflict in Ukraine has come at an enormous human cost. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Salvation Army Major Galina Drozdovschi about efforts to tackle the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Earth Day comes back around this year on April 22nd. The theme of the 2023 observance is “Invest in our Planet.” When we think of investment, we almost always think of money, but we’re focusing on investment in education and awareness. WEMU's David Fair catches up with Susan Westhoff. She is president and executive director of the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum and Leslie Science and Nature Center. In her conversation with David Fair, you'll find out how those investments are paying off in our community.

Los Angeles grapples with what may be the largest homeless population of any U.S. city. A new study shows thousands of homeless people are leaving crime-plagued areas for better, safer lives in affluent suburban neighborhoods.

The bowling alley at Naval Support Activity Bethesda helped many veterans transition back into civilian life and was a place where they felt accepted. Its closure leaves them hurt and angry.

A lady's maid and a gentleman's valet fall in love and hatch a plan to get their employers together in the new novel "A Perfect Hand." NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with author Ayelet Waldman about it.

The U.S. agency that's supposed to protect workers' health has all but given up on setting limits on a dangerous chemical released in tire manufacturing. Meanwhile, workers are dying.

Fewer people in the U.S. are going to college, but through early college programs and dual enrollment, many colleges are seeing a growing number of high schoolers in their classrooms.

Many U.S.-born Latinos feel afraid and anxious amid the political rhetoric. Still, others wouldn't miss celebrating their country

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Yun Sun, who directs the China Program at the nonprofit, nonpartisan Stimson Center, about China's president traveling to Moscow for talks with Russia's leader.

Jordan has begun landing military helicopters in Gaza to deliver medical aid. Israel is now allowing more food and medicine into Gaza but aid officials say it hasn't been enough.