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The UN's top official for human rights, Michelle Bachelet, is in China this week and will visit the western region of Xinjiang, where Beijing has been accused of genocide and crimes against humanity.

A new report points to a decline in heart disease and stroke deaths, but cardiovascular disease remains the top cause of death in the U.S. Lifestyle changes could delay or prevent about 70% of cases.

President Biden will cut short his trip to Asia in order to keep negotiating with top congressional leaders over the debt limit — with a possible default as little as 15 days away.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rafael Barlowe, the director of scouting for the NBA Big Board newsletter and host of their podcast, about the NBA draft and how it has changed over the years.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office is posting over-the-top social media content that mirrors President Trump's style. NPR asks a media and psychology expert about its effectiveness.

While the Baltimore Orioles compete on the field, another battle takes place in the stands: the fight to be top vendor. StoryCorps brings a conversation with "Fancy Clancy," a vendor who's been selling beer at Baltimore Orioles games since 1974.

The first free presidential election in Egypt is in its second day. Thirteen candidates are vying to replace Hosni Mubarak. If no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the overall vote, there will be a runoff next month between the top two vote getters.

This week in our Do Try This At Home series: Making mayonnaise that's just as delicious as, if not better than, what comes out of the jar.

NPR's Ron Elving gives Scott Simon a preview of Saturday night's GOP debate and an analysis of the presidential race.

Russia's ban on imported foods hasn't stopped its trendiest restaurants from sourcing top-quality ingredients like Italian cheese and Norwegian fish. How? Just slap on a "made in Belarus" label.