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A walk-out by South Korean doctors has hobbled the country's medical system. Most of them have defied a government ultimatum to return to work by Thursday.

Data shows that summer jobs programs for teenagers have big impacts in reducing crime. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks about it with economist Sara Heller.

Bacharach, who died Feb. 8, wrote hits in the '60s and early '70s with longtime collaborator Hal David. We listen to a 2010 interview with them, and a '98 interview with Bacharach and Elvis Costello.

Batman creator BOB KANE. In his autobiography, Batman & Me, KANE tells how he came up with the idea for the caped crusader, and what influence he had on the TV series and previous Batman movies. Kane drew Batman from its inception in 1939 to the late 60s. DC Comic still publishes Batman in a monthly and quarterly form. (REBROADCAST FROM 3/23/90)The creator of such Marvel comic book superheroes as Spiderman, The Incredible Hulk, and The Fantastic Four - cartoonist STAN LEE. He joined Marvel comic books at the age of 16, more than 30 years ago. LEE is currently launching Excelsior Comics, an independent comic book division of Marvel Entertainment. He is also co-executive producer of several top rated television series including "X-Men." (REBROADCAST FROM 10/

Singer and songwriter Dion says that his latest project was inspired by a visit to Fresh Air. The acoustic CD, Bronx in Blue, has Dion exploring the blues music he heard during his youth.

Architect Kongjian Yu changed the way we think about water and city infrastructure.

The Trump administration's massive aid cuts have implications for humanitarian workers around the globe. USAID was a bedrock for non-profits and UN agencies, who are now trying to figure out a way to work without US leadership.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards, who has tried to debunk what he called "outlandish rumors" about Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

The state has nearly $15 billion in unpaid bills due to a standoff between Republicans and Democrats. The most vulnerable people in Illinois are feeling the pain of the standoff.

In the comments of residents processing what happened in Charlottesville, a common refrain emerged: "This is not us." But the city's history tells a different story.