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Harris County, Texas, operates one of the largest mosquito control operations in the country, with more than 50 people who trap, freeze and test mosquitoes for disease threats.

Haspel is the first woman nominated for the CIA's top job. Her covert career and links to waterboarding will likely make for an unusual Senate confirmation hearing with an uncertain outcome.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to filmmaker RJ Cutler about his new documentary called Belushi, on the life of comedian John Belushi.

Georgia was ground zero for misinformation and attacks on election integrity, led by President Trump and a number of top Republicans in Georgia and beyond.

Much of Asia has managed to keep omicron in check even as the variant rages elsewhere, but the region that is home to most of the globe's population is bracing for what may be an inevitable surge.

Pop Culture Happy Hour's Glen Weldon talks about the chart topping success of the song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from the new Disney film Encanto.

Shields grew up in the public eye, and now she is aging in the public eye and wants to discuss it. At the top of her list is the idea that women in their 50s aren't represented in lots of places.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is escalating his ongoing battle with teachers' unions and other groups he labels "special interests." His persona as an action star might explain why the governor has taken such a fierce position against them -- he's called for another special election to push key voter initiatives that will further his agenda.

The songwriter talks about some of his greatest hits, including "MacArthur Park" and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix." His latest album, Just Across the River, features a series of duets with some of the singers he wrote for, including Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams and Vince Gill.

Former Assistant Secretary of Education Diane Ravitch explains why she was once an early advocate of No Child Left Behind, school vouchers and charter schools — and what changed her mind.