Congress returns this week. Republicans are hopeful they will maintain their House majority in the next Congress. In the Senate, Republicans will choose the next majority leader.

Tourists stayed away from western North Carolina this year after Helene swept through the area, and towns that depend on leaf lookers are bracing for big losses.

Chicago may soon become the largest city in the northern hemisphere without an intercity bus terminal as Greyhound's downtown station is threatened.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer about his latest work for the film "Blitz." ...

Donald Trump's moves after his election victory indicate he may be more efficient and less erratic than he was last time as he stands up his administration.

On his last day in office, Israel’s outed defense minister offered a revealing glimpse into the war in Gaza – and the ...

Eight years ago, Hillary Clinton supporters gathered at her alma mater hoping to celebrate the election of first female U.S.

Ann Patchett is owning her shortcomings. On Wild Card this week, she opens up about religion and the place that shaped her as ...

Since the start of the #MeToo movement, many accused abusers have filed defamation charges against their accusers in ...

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s most famous chef, Yevhen Klopotenko, calls himself a "culinary independence fighter." His longtime ...

The lessons of history about second-term presidents and second-term Republicans in particular are not just the stuff of ...

Firefighters gained ground Saturday on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided with ...