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The International Association of Genocide Scholars has declared that Israel's actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide. NPR's Leila Fadel talks with the association's Emily Sample.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with New York Times reporter Emily Cochrane about a feud that has erupted over Dolly Parton's estate.

Comic Kumail Nanjiani didn't think of marrying then-girlfriend Emily V. Gordon until he saw her in a coma. The couple co-wrote a romantic comedy based on the story. Originally broadcast July 12, 2017.

Merriam-Webster has added over 500 words, phrases and abbreviations to the dictionary, but one new definition for the word 'they' is causing a stir.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Maggie Rowe and Emily Garcés, the hosts of the podcast "50 Words for Snow," about words English needs but does not have.

Economist Emily Oster and epidemiologist Julia Marcus answer listener questions about social distancing beyond an all-or-nothing approach.

Economist Emily Oster and epidemiologist Julia Marcus answer listener questions about social distancing beyond an all-or-nothing approach.

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Helen Boucher and professor of economics Emily Oster help listeners make tough decisions related to the coronavirus pandemic.

The professionals who design and build the nation's infrastructure say vital systems are decaying. The American Society of Civil Engineers reports that, in report card terms, U.S. bridges, roads and schools get a grade of D-plus. The group says the country should start fixing the problems, with an investment of $1.3 trillion dollars over five years. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

Critics say California created its own power crisis with a deregulation plan that let wholesale prices rise and fall without letting retail prices follow. Proponents of deregulation say it works when all players take part in the give and take of market supply and demand. NPR's Emily Harris reports.