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According to a new policy paper released by UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring Report, while total development aid has risen 24 percent, aid for education has been on the decline for six years — falling 4 percent since 2010.

Education Aid Eludes Countries That Need It Most

Even as overall aid increases, the share of that money going to education has stagnated — leaving least developed countries in the lurch.

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., debated with ranking member Doug Collins, R-Ga., (right) about his move to subpoena the Justice Department to obtain an unredacted copy of the Mueller report at a committee markup Wednesday.

House Judiciary Approves Subpoena For Full Mueller Report In Party-Line Vote

Attorney General William Barr plans to give Congress the Mueller report in mid-April, but with some redactions. Democrats insist they should get the full report and the fight could end up in court.

Torres is otherwise known as Mackenzie Scott. Her album, <em>Sprinter</em>, was one of the year's most scorching records.

Robin Hilton's Top 10 Albums Of 2015

The co-host of All Songs Considered shares his ten favorite records of 2015.

Joan Shelley's <em>Over And Even</em> is Stephen Thompson's favorite album of 2015.

Stephen Thompson's Top 10 Albums Of 2015

These 10 albums plumb emotional depths, deliver powerful messages and, just when you need them most, soothe worried minds in a year when a bit of calm is a priceless commodity.

From left: Man Kaur of India celebrates after competing in the 100-meter sprint in the 100+ age category at the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand; an illustration inspired by a list of global poverty thinkers being called a "Sausagefest"; Maryangel Garcia Ramos, 32, a disability activist from Mexico.

6 Fearless Women Who Were An Inspiration In 2018

They broke taboos and stereotypes around the world. They include the co-recipient of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, a disability activist — and a 101-year-old runner.

Fantastic Negrito, Angel Olsen and Iggy Pop made some of Bob Boilen's favorite songs of the year.

Bob Boilen's Top 40 Songs Of 2016

The All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk host shares the songs that set you up for a brilliant climax and an unforgettable chorus.

The Top Stories On NPR.org This Year

This was a big year in politics. But readers also devoured stories on avoiding mosquitoes, raising courageous kids, and why taking notes by hand is still your best bet.

President Trump takes a question during a news conference at the White House on Sunday, where he dismissed reporting from <em>The New York Times</em> that he has paid little or no federal income taxes in recent years as "fake news."

Trump Dismisses 'New York Times' Report That He Paid Little In Federal Income Taxes

President Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017, according to the Times,which also says he's fighting an IRS audit that could cost him over $100 million.

Clockwise from upper left: Jupiter & Okwess, Iberi Choir, Mariachi Flor De Toloache, Ava Rocha

Our Top Discoveries From globalFEST 2018

GlobalFEST is a festival of discovery for everyone. This year's event in New York included Brazilian avant-pop from Ava Rocha, Congolese music from Jupiter & Okwess and much more.

From left: A scene from the video of a car crash test; illustration of a mosquito transmitting the Zika virus; a menstrual shed in Nepal.

Goats And Soda's Top Stories: Mosquito Repellent, Menstrual Huts, Car Crash

Our 10 most popular global health and development posts in 2016.

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