Ayesha Rascoe
Stories
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This artist just set a record for the world's tiniest sculpture — a Lego block
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to artist David A. Lindon, whose creations tend to fit in the eye of a needle. His latest work: The world's tiniest Lego block.
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Why Africa's Sahel region has been called the 'epicenter of global terrorism'
A new report describes the Sahel region of Africa, a million mile band that runs through Mauritania to Sudan, as "the epicenter of global terrorism." We examine those findings.
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Politics chat: House Republicans aim to pass another stopgap measure to avoid shutdown
House Republicans release another stopgap measure to keep the federal government funded just as the last extension is set to expire. It's unclear if the thin GOP majority can get it passed.
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Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb says Trump's 'America First' agenda is hurting the city
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Cleveland mayor Justin Bibb who argues that President Trump's budget cuts and funding freezes will hurt cities like his.
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New research finds mice perform CPR-like behavior on each other when incapacitated
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Li Zhang, professor of physiology and neuroscience at USC's Keck School of Medicine, how mice perform first aid on each other.
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From the creator of 'Peaky Blinders', a new show about an all-female crime gang
"A Thousand Blows" is set in 1880s London and features bare-knuckle boxing and an all-female crime gang. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Stephen Graham, who plays aging boxer Henry "Sugar" Goodson.
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Aloe Blacc discusses his new album, being inspired by African proverbs and Marvin Gaye
Musician Aloe Blacc says his mission is to sing about positivity and beauty. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with him about his new album, "Stand Together."
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David Johansen, lead singer of the New York Dolls, dies at 75
Punk pioneer David Johansen of the New York Dolls died Feb. 28 at his home in New York City. He was 75.
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European leaders meet in London to discuss Russia-Ukraine strategy
European leaders are meeting in London on Sunday for emergency talks on Russia and a peace plan for Ukraine.
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Rep. Mike Lawler discusses Republicans' reaction to the tense Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., about U.S.-Ukraine policy following Friday's combative meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy.
