The U.S. invasion of Iraq 20 years ago gripped the entire nation. Today it is far from the minds of most Americans, though not for the veterans who served there.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with sociologist Matthew Desmond about his new book, "Poverty, by America." He says poverty persists in the U.S. because the rest of our society benefits from it.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a surprise visit to Russian-occupied Mariupol in Ukraine. He also visited Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a surprise visit to Russian-occupied Mariupol in Ukraine. He also visited Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to two Iraqi journalists, Ghaith Abdul-Ahad and Rasha Al Aqeedi, about the consequences of the US-led invasion of Iraq, 20 years ago.

NPR'S Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Jonathan Black and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Heather Tanana of the University of Utah to learn how a Supreme Court case could change the Navajo Nation's ability to draw water from the Colorado River Basin.

The White House is looking for administrative fixes to tighten up banking regulations and supervision after it found itself backstopping uninsured deposits when two mid-sized banks failed.

How can communities keep rural traditions alive for the next generation? In Western Kansas youth rodeo is gaining in popularity.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to brothers Austin and Meredith Bragg about their new film, "Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game."