The renowned North Carolina landmark and tourist attraction was slammed by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. The estate says ...

For the past several weeks, the beloved beaver has been embroiled in a court battle over whether she should return to the ...

As Election Day approaches, many Americans are questioning the secrecy of their ballots. We explain what you should know ...

Alex Quilici of the call-blocking service YouMail told us there may be a billion — yes, billion with a “B” — political text ...

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Craig Brown about "Q: The Voyage Around the Queen," a biography of Queen Elizabeth II told in vignettes and observations.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Jason Reynolds about his new young adult novel, "Twenty-four Seconds from Now..." ...

NPR's Scott Simon asks reporter Anshel Pfeffer, author of the biography "Bibi," how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is navigating this moment of conflict in the Middle East.

People in Lebanon are fleeing Israeli airstrikes in the south but Israel has now conducted strikes in the north as well.

State house elections this fall will determine whether Minnesota continues to pass progressive laws on abortion and health care or if the GOP can stem the trend led by Gov. Tim Walz.

A month from Election Day, the presidential race looks to be a draw despite good economic news and major news events that would have upended past campaigns.

A political update from Erie, Pa., which has been pivotal to and a bellwether of presidential election outcomes.

MPOX vaccinations are finally arriving to the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is at the heart of the current epidemic.