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The iconic Syrian city of Kobane, where Kurds fought ISIS with the U.S., is now under threat.

In Quartzsite, Ariz., self-described nomads who live on the road converge on the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous. There, they fix each other's vehicles, swap practical tips and share resources.

After the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023, Israel cut off most economic ties with the West Bank. Permits for Palestinians to work in Israel were frozen, and West Bank unemployment is now at 28%.

Minnesota officials are rebuffing demands from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, as the state continues its clash with the Trump administration over the surge of federal immigration enforcement.

A powerful winter storm walloped a huge swath of the U.S., killing at least 25 people. Electricity is out for hundreds of thousands, and freezing rain and snow have coated streets.

After repeated Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, Ukrainians face long outages during a cold winter at war. On social media, Ukrainians share tips for keeping warm at home.

Senate Democrats are vowing to block funding to ICE unless Republicans agree to put in place some restraints. If a deal isn't reached by the end of the week, there will be a partial government shutdown.

When DOGE axed government jobs, one writer wondered, "Who would forecast the weather, or track food safety? Who would maintain parks? How would critical scientific research continue?"

In Fear and Fury, historian Heather Ann Thompson revisits Bernhard Goetz's shooting of four Black teens — and explains how the incident reshaped criminal justice, national policy and media coverage.

Over 2000 people gathered in downtown Traverse City on Sunday to protest the killing of 37 year old Alex Pretti by federal agents. IPR's Maxwell Howard was there. Also, hear from Claire Keenan-Kurgan about the Northern Michigan Policy Conference.