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On the heels of Nevada's presidential primaries, the state's GOP holds a caucus Thursday. About one in five voters in the swing state is Latino, and they're looking ahead to November's election.

A federal trial about race-based admissions policies at Harvard wraps up today. A judge has been hearing testimony about whether Harvard is giving Asian-American applicants a fair chance.

The company, which is a minority-owned federal contractor, will pay a penalty and be monitored to ensure compliance with U.S. anti-discrimination laws.

The U.S. and China formed the outlines of a deal Friday in an attempt to resolve the dispute over Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said progress was made to fulfill Guangcheng's request to take his family abroad. David Greene talks to NPR's Michele Kelemen for the latest on the story.

In a statement on its website Friday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said activist Chen Guangcheng would be allowed to apply to study abroad. Chen, who had escaped from house arrest, earlier said he wanted asylum in the U.S. But before that, he had told U.S. officials he would like to remain on Chinese soil.

Members of the Syrian Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets, came to Washington D.C., to accept an award from Refugees International on Tuesday night. Manal Abazeed stopped by to talk to NPR's Ari Shapiro about her work.

Before the recession, Idaho had one of the fastest growing economies in the country. But last year, its jobless rate peaked at nearly 10 percent. That number has begun to creep down – but many workers in the state are still struggling to replace the jobs they've lost.

While the deep snowpack in California's mountains is easing drought concerns, there are still people in the state's rural Central Valley who don't have water running from their taps.

Set during a uniquely stressful summer for one Nantucket family, Gabriella Burnham's second novel highlights the strong bonds between a mom and her daughters.

Early adolescence is a time when kids are becoming more independent and spending more time on social media. When it comes to curbing screen time in this age group, new research suggests some parental strategies work better than others.

With Republican majorities in the House and Senate, Congress may push for change on several big education issues, including a rewrite of the law known as No Child Left Behind. But it's also clear that, even on classroom issues that seem to have bipartisan support — including Pre-K funding — Democrats and Republicans may have trouble compromising.

Robert Fico was shot multiple times and gravely wounded Wednesday, but his deputy prime minister said he believed Fico would survive.

The latest report, will not only give an update on inflation, it could also indicate if the Federal Reserve will resume lowering interest rates.

Catherine Newman's novel Sandwich centers on a woman vacationing with her young adult children and her elderly parents. Julie Satow’s When Women Ran Fifth Avenue profiles three NYC department stores.

In her latest work, Cusk probes questions about the connections between freedom, gender, domesticity, art, and suffering.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Yohanan Plesner of the Israel Democracy Institute about the Israeli court decision that lifts a military service exemption for ultra-orthodox men.

The Puerto Rican government wants to make big changes to the island's public school systems, including allowing charter schools. But critics say officials want to privatize the system, using the chaos after Hurricane Maria as an excuse.

A federal jury convicted Hunter Biden on two counts of making false statements about his drug use when buying a firearm and one count of illegal possession of a firearm by a drug user or addict.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with attorney Andrew Weissman about a possible appeal in former President Trump's hush money conviction.

Both nations accused each other of starting the military clashes and have downgraded their diplomatic relations since Wednesday. Thailand also sealed all land border crossings with Cambodia.

Tennis lovers don costumes, throw Pimm's parties and camp overnight in line for day-of Wimbledon tickets. Some say waiting in the Queue is more fun than the actual tennis.

A special election will need to be called to fill Ingoglia’s Senate seat, which represents Citrus, Hernando and Sumter counties and part of Pasco County.

Tariffs have entered the bridal fitting room as couples are discovering that almost all the dresses are made abroad. Many are designed in the U.S. and made in China.

A federal judge has ruled that there is "probable cause" to find the Trump administration in contempt for violating his order last month to immediately pause deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.

Just because a medical bill arrives in the mail doesn't mean you have to pay that exact price. NPR's Life Kit has tips to eliminate, reduce or negotiate a medical bill.