These were the most-borrowed books from public libraries in 2024 Many of the most-borrowed books in 2024, including 'romantasy' titles and memoirs, also appeared on public library lists in 2023. Neda Ulaby
Jimmy Carter gave Panama control of the canal. It's one of his most controversial achievements Handing control of the Panama Canal from the U.S. over to the Central American country was one of President Jimmy Carter's most controversial, and most overshadowed, foreign policy achievements. Rolando Arrieta
A look back at Jimmy Carter's presidency Former President Jimmy Carter served as president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, with a focus on human rights-centered policies. Virginia Lozano
Carter's single White House term still stirs controversy after more than 40 years Jimmy Carter was a former one-term governor from Georgia, almost unknown nationally, when he broke through in Iowa and New Hampshire early in 1976 and rode that momentum all the way to Washington. Ron Elving
2 men found dead from exposure after looking for Sasquatch The bodies of two men looking for Sasquatch were found in a forest in Washington state after a three-day search. Chandelis Duster
Jimmy Carter, former U.S. president and peace activist, dies at 100 Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights. Kathy Lohr
Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia unintentionally, and criticized Moscow for trying to "hush up" the issue for days. The Associated Press
The fall of Syria's dictatorship ripples out to one family in Toledo, Ohio When Syria's dictatorship fell, celebrations broke out around the world, including in Ohio, where Mohammed al-Refai, a refugee from Syria, lives now. NPR has followed his story for nearly a decade. Matt Ozug
Plane burst into flames at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 28 South Korea's emergency office said the fire was put out and rescue officials were trying to remove passengers from the Jeju Air passenger plane at the airport in the South Korean city of Muan. The Associated Press
WHO chief recounts narrow escape at Yemen airport hit by Israeli missile The World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he and colleagues "escaped death narrowly" when an Israeli airstrike targeted Yemen's main airport. Scott Neuman
