Jacqueline Charles of the Miami Herald reports on how gangs in Haiti are using sexual violence as a tool of terror amid the country's deepening political and humanitarian crisis.

The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled ...

These stunning photos include a polar bear in a Chinese zoo, a teen in Zambia facing an uncertain future, Mongolian kids ...

Christmastime is full of joy, sure, but also full of bittersweetness from nostalgia and loss. NPR's Scott Simon details a ...

Public health and MAHA leaders have different views on how to improve Americans' health, and they often talk past each other. A podcast launched this year, called "Why Should I Trust You?," convenes ...

President Trump began the year with huge plans and a GOP in lockstep, but heading into 2026 there are cracks in his support that could affect how much his administration can get done.

Researchers studying the human brain shared a lot of fascinating research this year, like how to keep brains young and how to reduce inflammation in joints.

Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and ...

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one and wounding over 20 people a ...

Myanmar's military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country's civil war. The head of ...

In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with songwriter Amy Allen, who is shortlisted for the non-classical Songwriter of the Year Grammy Award for a second straight year.