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Juliette Binoche is a woman whose life is disrupted by the return of a former lover. Both Sides of the Blade sounds like soap-opera material, but nothing about the film feels trite or predictable.

After years of census meddling by former President Donald Trump's administration, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced a bill that could help protect future counts from interference.

One of the fathers of rock 'n' roll, Bo Diddley was born Ellas Bates in Mississippi and grew up in Chicago, where he played guitar on street corners before being discovered by Chess Records. Diddley leaves behind a sound that helped build a musical movement.

For Chinese indie band Rebuilding the Rights of Statues, the art of making anti-establishment music in a non-democratic state is all in the translation. For example, the band translated the title of its song "Hang the Police" as "the police are laughing."

In eastern Kentucky, government assistance and recovery efforts following deadly flash floods have been uneven. People have started to band together to help each other.

The dominant issue in the Los Angeles mayor's race is homelessness. But a solution may not be in the mayor's hands. That leaves voters trying to make sense of candidates' promises for a solution.

Attorneys for the plaintiffs argued that the law, which DeSantis calls the "Stop WOKE Act," violates the First Amendment and are seeking a preliminary injunction to block its enforcement.

A report says Ukraine placed its forces near noncombatants, putting them in danger. Government officials say they evacuate civilians from combat areas, and that the report depicts "a false reality."

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Christine Chen of the Space Telescope Science Institute about choosing and scheduling research projects for NASA's James Webb Telescope.

A cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza appears to be mostly holding as both sides assess what just happened in three days of fighting.

Nancy Pelosi, meeting leaders in Taiwan despite warnings from China, said that she and the congressional delegation are showing they will not abandon their commitment to the self-governing island.

Small businesses paid millions to cybercriminals last year to unlock their files. That's why experts released a new blueprint with advice on how to defend against and recover from ransomware attacks.

The queen of East Nashville talks about her new album, All American Made, working with Willie Nelson and what it was like to record at the legendary Sun Studios.

The violinist, once described as having a "controversial sense of fun," reflects on her self-confidence and her much-discussed album covers.

In symbolic hope for a sweet new year, many Jews will mark the start of Rosh Hashanah with honey cake. The cake is sentimental, but not always beloved. Here, a delectable update to the ancient recipe.

Citizens president and CEO Barry Gilway said private property insurers are projected to have $1 billion in losses this year, as the property insurer has more than doubled its number of policies in two years.

The U.S. dollar is the strongest it has been in 20 years. As it strengthens, other currencies — like the pound — weaken. That's good news for U.S. consumers and importers but bad news for others.

Nine days after Hurricane Fiona, hundreds of thousands in Puerto Rico still lack electricity. Mayors are calling on retired electrical workers, despite threats legal from the private electric utility.

Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest at Windsor Castle after a state funeral in London. Some very old rituals for death of a monarch took place in full public view on television for the first time.

About 50 migrants arrived by plane in Martha's Vineyard, Mass., Wednesday on flights paid for by DeSantis. The governor says the flights help protect his state from the costs of illegal immigration.

The Georgia GOP senate nominee denies the story which first appeared in The Daily Beast. NPR has not confirmed the story. On the campaign trail, Walker has advocated for a complete abortion ban.

Hurricane Ian could affect an already volatile property insurance market.

The power grab deepens fears that the political chaos could divert attention from an Islamic insurgency whose violence has killed thousands and forced 2 million to flee their homes.

The FAA will require airlines to give flight attendants at least 10 hours of rest time in between shifts, the same as pilots, to help reduce fatigue. Current rules allow as little as 8 hours of rest.

A professional football player's terrible injury puts the NFL under the microscope again. Meanwhile, the U.S. women's basketball team is triumphant.