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Rising interest rates haven't slowed the economy. GDP numbers out Thursday show the economy grew more than twice as fast in July, August and September as in the previous quarter.

The threat of an immigration crackdown is creating a lot of uncertainty — including for those trying to gain legal status.

South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, faces possible imprisonment over his declaration of martial law last month. The formal arrest comes days after he was apprehended.

President Biden returns to the State Department Monday to deliver what the White House says is a summation of his administration's work to strengthen America.

Multiple major wildfires continue to burn out of control in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to evacuate. Hear the latest on the devastation and efforts to contain the blazes.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Beirut-based security consultant and Hezbollah expert Nicholas Blanford about the Iran-backed militant group's next steps following the death of its leader.

Vice presidential candidates -- Ohio Senator JD Vance, a Republican, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, will face off tonight for their only debate.

How Florida could carry out President-elect Trump's immigration crackdown. Plus, how sheriff's offices across the state are already working with federal immigration officials.

President-elect Donald Trump has said his tariffs will raise revenues, boost U.S. jobs, and help stop the drug trade. But some of these goals are at odds with the others.

A fight broke out about legal immigration on social media this week. Here's what it says about Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's influence and factions in the GOP.

The NFL draft does a great job of distracting fans who've been missing sports. Plus: Notre Dame's Muffet McGraw retires after coaching women's basketball for 33 years.

President Trump put a hold on funds to the World Health Organization, but the U.S. is already behind in its dues to the organization by more than a year.

David Greene talks to Alexander Vershbow, who served in the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations, to help make sense of the swirl of negotiations between U.S. and North Korean officials.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to former MotoGP rider John Hopkins about what the proposed takeover of the sport by Formula One owners Liberty Media, could mean for the future of motorcycle racing.

The hottest speaking slot in town — if you're a Republican — is at CPAC. Especially if you are eyeing a spot on the shortlist of Trump's vice presidential hopefuls.

Clearing the wreckage of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after it was destroyed by a container ship is an urgent priority. How long until maritime traffic can resume is far from clear.

Oil production in the U.S. keeps growing, setting new records. Meanwhile oil companies are snapping each other up in a wave of mergers that's resulting in fewer, bigger companies — and possibly even more oil.

Whichever team wins the NBA title, it'll be the first time they've done so in decades or ever. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Maitreyi Anantharaman of Defector about a bizarre, injury-marred postseason.

Gayle Smith is a former USAID director who has worked with some of the world's largest aid organizations. Now, President Biden has put her in charge of efforts to help share COVID-19 doses.

Florida continues to remain near the bottom when it comes to accessing mental health care, according to the latest data from Mental Health America.

So far there's been drama in nearly every series in the first round of the NBA playoffs: upsets, injuries to key players and older stars are flexing their aging muscles.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Brown University economist Emily Oster about the consequences of not opening schools for the fall semester.

South Korea's parliament voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion over his controversial Dec. 3 martial law decree.

More than 1.3 million people were plunged into darkness early Tuesday. Failure of an underground power line is believed to be the cause and repairs could take up to two days.

"Bubble butt" can leave turtles struggling to swim normally — or unable to submerge at all. A 3D-printed harness can help.