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Yevgeny Prigozhin, the owner of the Wagner Group military company, looks from a military vehicle leaving an area of the HQ of the Southern Military District in a street in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on June 24.

Russian officials say Wagner boss Prigozhin was on passenger list of jet that crashed

A jet from Moscow to St. Petersburg crashed, killing all 10 people on board, officials said. Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list, officials said, but it wasn't clear if he was on board.

Research in Alabama's Mobile Bay could have value for oyster reef restoration

Researchers in Alabama are trying to toughen up baby oysters so they can better withstand predators. It's all part of an effort to restore oyster reefs around the world.

2023 U.S. Open preview

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated about what to watch at this year's U.S. Open.

A view of the site after a jet crashed in Russia's northwestern Tver region on Aug. 23. Russian authorities say Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was among those on the flight manifest. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to families of those killed in the crash. He noted Wagner members were reportedly on board and spoke warmly of his relationship with Prigozhin in the past tense.

What we know — and don't — about the Russian crash that possibly killed Prigozhin

Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner mercenary group, appeared on the passenger list of a business jet that crashed Wednesday in Russia. Beyond that, little is clear.

Obama Unveils Compromise Health Care Deal

President Obama tried a new way Monday to jump-start his stalled health care overhaul: He unveiled his own detailed health proposal and put it on the Internet. It's intended as a starting point for a bipartisan health care summit set for Thursday.

Obama Opens Up East Coast For Offshore Drilling

President Obama announced Wednesday a plan to open vast expanses of water along the Atlantic coastline, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the north coast of Alaska to oil and natural gas drilling. The move reverses a ban on drilling off most U.S. shores.

Oyster Stew: Four Ways To Warm Up Cool Nights

In a stew, oysters keep the fresh mineral flavors of a raw bar — but with the plump texture of a cooked bivalve. It's a warming way to have the best of both worlds, in a simple and satisfying oyster stew. Here are four interpretations of a classic, with flavors from Japan, Mexico and New Orleans.

On Tour With Best-Selling Suspense Writer M.J. Rose

From endless book signings to heated arguments with booksellers, author M.J. Rose knows the value of self-promotion. NPR's Lynn Neary joins Rose on the road for a taste of what it means to be a writer in today's new world of publishing.

In The Ruins Of Palmyra, How Many Of The Syrian City's Antiquities Remain?

The Syrian army has retaken Palmyra from ISIS. The city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is known for its ancient ruins — many of which were destroyed by ISIS. Scholar Amr al-Azm assesses the damage.

What's Ahead For Investigations Into The Trump Campaign And Russia

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Associated Press reporter Jeff Horwitz about the latest news stories linking members of the Trump campaign to the Russian government.

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