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President Trump tweeted the North Korean news that it was suspending nuclear tests was "big progress." Agreeing to meet with Kim Jong Un was a gamble for Trump, but so far it seems to be paying off.

The Washington Post embarked on severe cuts despite appeals by the newsroom to owner Jeff Bezos. The paper is to narrow its focus largely to politics and national security.

Texas' U.S. Senate is grappling with how immigration enforcement should look like ahead of its primary elections.

There's a sustained boom in small business creation in America. We look into what types of new businesses are booming and why this kind of trend has meant economic growth in the past.

Parra’s sixth album, “Milonguín,” was nominated for a Latin Grammy last year. This is his fifth nomination.

President Trump went to Iowa Tuesday, looking to change the subject to his economic agenda as his administration faces growing backlash over his immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

Borders between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been closed since October, disrupting trade around the region. It's part of a broader dispute over how to handle increasingly active militant groups.

The Justice Department says it has released more than 3 million pages of materials tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, to comply with the law.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Gabriela Mesones Rojo, an independent journalist in Caracas, about the mood in Venezuela and what she's hearing from people about their hopes for the country.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says President Trump has agreed to "consider" reducing the number of federal agents in the state, following the killing of Alex Pretti.

Some Olympic athletes are heading to Italy next month for their third, fourth or even fifth shot at gold. They are working "smarter not harder" and trading on their instincts honed over time.

How does the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar change the prospects for a negotiation with Israel, and what is the next step for Hamas? NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Khaled Elgindy, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute.

Nearly 280 filmmakers entered the Internet Archive's annual contest celebrating creative freedom without copyright restrictions.

When the Paralympics begin in Italy, one sport that won't be in the competition is women's para ice hockey. But after a successful World Championships, players hope it could be added in the future.

California fire victims say they're struggling to rebuild because insurance payouts have been slow or insufficient. Some lawmakers say home insurance is failing those facing climate change.

This weekend's winter storm brought a lot of heavy, wet snow to parts of the country, which makes shoveling a tougher task. Cardiologist Dr. John Osborne talks about the health risks of shoveling.

Members of the St. Petersburg City Council want to pause negotiations over the redevelopment of Tropicana Field. They're concerned the city has no updated plan for the 84-acre Historic Gas Plant district.

Researchers found a tiny bottle from ancient Rome that contained fecal residue and traces of aromatics, offering evidence that poop was used medicinally more than 2,000 years ago.

In a letter to the Trump administration, the Congress members write they want a fresh look at the 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue civilian aircraft flying in international air space.

President Obama returns to Illinois this week and to the city of Galesburg, site of a pivotal speech he made early in his first presidential campaign. His speech Wednesday will be a set of proposals for strengthening the economy.

The docket this year has nothing quite as riveting as last year's same-sex marriage cases, or the challenge to President Obama's health care overhaul from the term before. But once again, the court is facing hot-button social issues and questions of presidential and congressional power.

A growing number of teenage girls are incarcerated each year. Many have injuries consistent with sexual assault, and up to a third are or have been pregnant. But the care provided in detention is often inadequate for girls because the assessment of their needs misses the mark.

In a test of the Obama administration's ability to smoothly implement the sweeping health care overhaul law, officials at the Department of Health and Human Services have just 90 days to launch an insurance program for people who can't get private coverage because of health problems.

Obama administration officials and wonks call them "early deliverables." They're the benefits of the health legislation that would kick in this election year.

PacWest and Western Alliance were among the smaller lenders that saw shares tumble even as the banks sought to reassure their customers and investors..