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NPR's A Martínez talks to Afghan American novelist Khaled Hosseini about his reflections on Afghanistan, which has been shattered by decades of war, tribal feuds and corruption.

Luis Grijalva's second-place finish at the NCAA track and field championship last month bought him a ticket to the Tokyo Olympics. But it seemed not nearly enough time to request special permission to travel outside the country.

The French president hopes his changes to labor laws and other initiatives will change the anti-business climate. Paris has launched a business hub for startups.

Metz worked as an agent for years before her acting career finally took off. She says, "It was like watching your boyfriend take another woman out every day."

When migrants from the southern border started getting bused to Washington, D.C., a couple of local chefs stepped up to help feed them.

When migrants from the southern border started getting bused to Washington, D.C., a couple of local chefs stepped up to help feed them.

In the aftermath of arrests in the alleged airline bombing plot, British Muslims warn that radicalization is a growing problem among their youth. The community is trying to reach out to its alienated young people by challenging extremist organizers. But the mainstream Muslims need government support to succeed.

Most of the characters in Edwidge Danticat's new collection are Haitian American, and Haiti is often in their hearts and on their minds. Danticat says the stories reflect her own immigrant experience.

He formed his first dance band in 1960, and adopted the pious nickname Deacon on the suggestion of a mischievous drummer. Now 73, Moore is one of the city's most beloved musicians.

It's been a rough week for airlines — and for travelers. American Airlines grounded thousands of flights and Frontier became the fourth airline in two months to declare bankruptcy. Aviation expert George Hobica talks to Andrea Seabrook about what passengers can do to protect themselves.