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Israel passed a law last month that is still causing controversy. The Nation State law defines Israel as the nation state of the Jewish people. The Druze religious minority held a weekend protest.

Feinstein's reputation as a bipartisan bridge builder and an anti-Trump climate in the state may work against her as a liberal state lawmaker plans a campaign against the 84-year-old senator.

In a long public career, Wofford played a key role in JFK's election, marched alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and led AmeriCorps.

Developed countries promised poorer nations $100 billion a year in money to help countries deal with global warming — and get off fossil fuels. But that money isn't nearly enough.

With an unemployment rate now estimated at more than 50 percent, people in Gaza are desperate for work. An unemployment office faces large crowds when jobs are announced.

Brazil football star Neymar is battling a rape allegation which resulted in the suspension of a sponsorship. He denies the allegation, which the accuser claims happened in Paris last month.

President Obama has said it over and over — to help balance the federal budget, the wealthiest Americans should pay more in taxes. Republicans frame it a different way and say raising those taxes would hit small businesses, making them less likely to hire new workers.

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker faced intense questioning by Democrats on the House Judiciary committee over his independence in overseeing the Mueller probe.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about the stark differences between Major League Baseball and the NBA when it comes to free agents.

This week we are exploring the evolution of the American shopping experience. Audie Cornish speaks with Jan Whitaker, who has researched the history and influence of the department store.

Snowboarder Chloe Kim's quest for an Olympic halfpipe three-peat was foiled by her protégé. Kim took home silver, edged out in the final round by 17-year-old Gaon Choi of South Korea.

A stopgap bill to temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security expires Friday night. DHS could be without funding for days, as the House and Senate are expected to be in recess next week.

A new study has sparked debate on the prevalence of withdrawal symptoms when patients stop taking antidepressants, as well as on the severity of those symptoms.

The Cabinet will review a proposal for using 22 acres of state land for the Rays' 113-acre mixed-use ballpark development, with the requirement of integrating the college and team in a revised master plan.

President Trump is attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos this year with fellow world leaders who seek answers on Ukraine and Gaza.

Nashville is one of the cities hard hit by the winter storm that's been pummeling the South this weekend and is heading to New England.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former FBI agent Katherine Schweit about the ongoing investigation into the abduction of Nancy Guthrie.

Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell will sit Monday for closed-door, virtual testimony with lawmakers on the Republican-led House Oversight Committee.

Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis stepped down late Saturday, days after the newspaper cut a third of the staff.

The GOP made big strides with Latino voters in 2024. Immigration and the economy were key drivers, but two years later, those issues could sway them to back Democrats in primaries happening this week.

Warner Bros. Discovery said it's merging with Skydance-owned Paramount after Netflix indicated it would not attempt to best its rival's bid.

When the U.S. pulled back on giving out foreign aid last year, fears emerged that China would swoop to take America's place. But China's approach may signify a different role for it in global health.

The 41-year-old's remarkable comeback from retirement was thrown into jeopardy after she hurt her knee during a crash in competition last week. But that won't keep her from racing in the Olympics.

Last year, former Iranian news editor and Tehran resident Ali Safari told us bombings by the U.S. made Iranians more patriotic and in favor of the government.

As part of its "warrior ethos," the Pentagon has ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, named after the pioneering gay rights icon.