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Jake, born female, was 5 when he says he first told his father he was a boy. Jon thought it was a phase but came to accept it, and 15 years later, Jake made his new name and gender official.

Human rights activists have reported a sharp increase in sexual assaults and human trafficking involving Venezuelan women and girls trying to reach Colombia since the border closed amid the pandemic.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., about the Republican's plan for new COVID-19 relief legislation and his meeting with President Biden Monday on winning bipartisan support.

NPR's Michel Martin compares this Super Bowl's historically diverse coaching staff with the lack of minority coaches around the NFL with Jason Reid, senior writer at The Undefeated.

In at least one case, the suspect was 11 years old. Police and cities want to enforce the law, but also offer help to juveniles on the wrong path.

President Trump held a press conference Wednesday evening where he designated Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the adminstration's coronavirus response.

WPLN News reports on surmounting mental health concerns in Nashville's live music community.

Presidential or congressional races aren't on the ballot, but there are some key races around the U.S. that could have consequences nationally. We look at the messages the candidates are running on.

James Vanderbilt's Nuremberg focuses on the relationship between the Nazis' number two Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) and Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek), the psychiatrist tasked with monitoring him.

UF introduced its new coach to much less fanfare than Lane Kiffin’s arrival would have created. But the 43-year-old might just be a better fit for a program in need of short-term success and long-term stability.

At one food pantry in Boston, the spike in demand means there's now a two-week wait for some to receive food, stressing needy families as well as pantry staff.

These vouchers — and other factors — have led to declining funding among the largest school districts. Teachers say they are feeling the effects.

Countries with teams that qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 now know who they'll play their opening games against after Friday's draw in Washington, D.C. A record number of teams will compete.

NPR was in court for a pivotal hearing arguing that the Trump administration had broken the law with its treatment of public media.

Tampa Bay Rowdies officials “were pleased with the outcome” of plans a city consultant presented to St. Petersburg city officials.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker, about the latest in the Trump administration's unconventional approach to negotiating a peace deal.

President Trump has long been a critic of NATO and believes Europe does not contribute enough to its own defense. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte agrees, and says 'that is going to happen.'

President Donald Trump says he has agreed to sell the nation's most advanced fighter jet to Saudi Arabia despite concerns that China could gain access to the plane's vaunted American technology.

The plan includes many of Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that his country is at "truly one of the most difficult moments in our history."

What does Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case tell us about the relationship between the Trump administration and the courts? NPR's A Martinez asks Kate Shaw, law professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

Which everyday item prices are likely to be affected by tariffs first, and how can people prepare? NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Bloomberg's Stacey Vanek Smith.

Known for their energy and bombast, Donald Trump's rally speeches have become increasingly erratic. The former president is visibly tired amid a whirlwind schedule in the final days of the campaign.

Supported by USAID, the Ethiopian clinic provides lifesaving medicine for HIV-positive kids and teens to suppress the virus. First came the 90-day freeze — and now an immediate termination of support.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona about President Biden's latest student loan debt forgiveness plan.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to GOP strategist Alex Conant about the Republicans running in the 2024 presidential primaries. Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis and S.C. Sen. Tim Scott are the latest to announce.