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Sherm Poppen didn't become wealthy off of his invention, the Snurfer. But Poppen, who died recently at 89, is widely considered the grandfather of the multi-billion dollar snowboard industry.

NPR's David Greene speaks with Daniel Estrin about two U.S. representatives barred from Israel, and what it means for President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

If the U.K. sees similar negative growth in the current quarter, the country will officially be deemed to be in a recession.

Senate Appropriations Chairman Richard Shelby, R-Ala., said President Trump would sign the legislation even without border funding. The bipartisan deal follows months of negotiations.

President Trump has traveled to Tokyo to pay a visit to the Japanese prime minister and the new Japanese emperor.

Small drones have a problem — their battery life runs out relatively quickly. A team of roboticists says it has created special landing gear that can help conserve precious battery life.

Kirstjen Nielsen's departure from the Department of Homeland Security means that 15 of President Trump's Cabinet-level appointments have departed, a number far higher than in previous administrations.

With almost all votes counted, Prime Minister Netanyahu has the best chance of forming a government of right-wing parties. His main challenger has conceded defeat.

President Omar al-Bashir was ousted from power. A transitional government will now run the country for two years. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Ahmed Soliman of Chatham House about what's next.

Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration were on Capitol Hill Wednesday answering questions about the troubled Boeing 737 Max. The now-grounded planes have crashed twice.