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In Mumbai, some prosperous neighborhoods sit alongside slums. This year's Gates report on progress toward eliminating poverty notes that there is vast inequality not only between nations, but within many of them.

Gates Foundation Says World Not On Track To Meet Goal Of Ending Poverty By 2030

The foundation has just released its annual report on progress toward Sustainable Development Goals. The conclusion: Inequality is rampant, and it's time for some hard choices.

Sarah Thomas, a 37-year-old cancer survivor, swims across the 21-mile English Channel. She said she was stung on the face by a jellyfish during her epic swim, in which she crisscrossed the channel four times, a journey that ended up being more than 130 miles because of the tides.

American Becomes 1st Person To Swim English Channel 4 Times Without Stopping

Sarah Thomas of Colorado plunged into the record books with her 54-hour feat. She finished Tuesday and said she was stung on the face by a jellyfish during the 130-mile swim.

Tim Morris Running For Eugene City Council

A tenant rights advocate and member of two budget committees is running for Eugene City Council, Ward One.28-year-old Tim Morris officially kicked off his…

Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski testifies before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday.

Ex-Trump Campaign Boss Corey Lewandowski Spars With House Democrats On 'Obstruction'

The former campaign manager appeared before a House panel to defend President Trump over charges of "collusion." Democrats focused on Trump's desire to constrain the Mueller inquiry.

Ibeyi performs live in Paris for <em>World Cafe. </em>

Ibeyi's Voices Rise Up

The sisters share how their Yoruban traditions have shaped the people they become.

Singer-songwriter Billy Bragg performs during 'The People Sing' at War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Americana Music)

'This Machine Kills Fascists': Politics And Music With Billy Bragg

The singer-songwriter is used to speaking and singing out against the rise of authoritarianism.

In this March 28 photo, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a campaign rally in Meerut. One of his efforts as prime minister has been to construct millions of toilets to reduce open defecation.

Gates Foundation's Humanitarian Award To India's Modi Is Sparking Outrage

The Indian prime minister is cited for the millions of toilets his government has built in rural India. Activists say his human rights record should disqualify him.

At The Texas Border, Tent Courtooms Set Up To Process Aslyum Cases

Big white tent complexes in two Texas border towns are drawing attention. The temporary courtrooms are the Trump administration's latest effort to quickly work through thousands of asylum cases.

Critics Assail 'New York Times' After Publication Of New Kavanaugh Allegations

The New York Times seems unsure of how to handle the controversy sparked by a recent article offering new details on allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Remembering Her Dear Friend Cokie Roberts

Former All Things Considered host Linda Wertheimer remembers her friend and fellow "NPR Founding Mother" Cokie Roberts, who has died at age 75 of cancer.

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