Jimmy Carter had an early ally in the Senate: a young Democrat named Joe Biden When they met in the mid-1970s, Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden were both political underdogs. They forged a strong friendship that lasted more than 50 years. Read more on NPR

10 essential books about Jimmy Carter Throughout his lifetime, Jimmy Carter took on many titles: 39th President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize winner, philanthropist, humanitarian, artist – and writer. Read more on NPR

2024 in photos: NPR station photographers share memorable moments NPR’s member and affiliate station photographers share memorable moments from throughout 2024. Read more on NPR

Carter made the decision to establish relations with China Carter helped make ties between Washington and Beijing, ushering in an era of engagement that brought China out of isolation and underpinned its meteoric economic rise. Read more on NPR

At least 3 migrants die trying to cross the English Channel This latest incident comes as 2024 is named the deadliest year on record for small boat crossings along the perilous migration route. Read more on NPR

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. Read more on NPR

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. Read more on NPR

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. Read more on NPR

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. Read more on NPR

2 men were 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. Read more on NPR