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Tens of thousands of public sector workers — including rail workers and mail carriers — are striking December, in the largest series of labor actions the U.K. has seen in more than a decade.

The DOJ's arrests last week of those involved in a catalytic converter theft ring is emblematic of a dramatic rise in the auto part crime nationwide. How car owners can protect themselves.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a new initiative that would allow authorities to more aggressively intervene to help people in need of mental health treatment.

Russia attacked Ukraine's energy system Wednesday, which is part of a continued effort that escalated Oct. 10. Ukrainian officials warn the energy system is teetering as the country enters winter.

Many corporations are booking record profits at a time of high inflation. This led to charges of price gouging, but do these claims hold up?

Two Polish citizens were killed when the missile struck in the eastern part of Poland, just a few miles from the border with Ukraine. Polish President Andrzej Duda calls it an "unfortunate accident."

The holiday travel season is underway, and It stands to be just as busy as pre-pandemic times.

Christopher Kimball steps into the post as the state’s medical marijuana industry could be poised to double in size and as challenges pile up over the decision to award a sought-after license to a Black farmer.

The Biden administration approved a major oil extraction project in Alaska, a decision that has divided Democrats. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Ed Markey, who opposes the project.

It was almost unthinkable at the time, but Hillary Clinton wouldn't be where she is today without taking the bold chance on running for a U.S. Senate seat in a state where she never lived.

From Robert Bork to Merrick Garland and the use and overuse of the filibuster in between, the list of grievances between both parties is long. It's all led to the point of forever changing the Senate.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kelsey Lewin of the Video Game History Foundation about the recent closure of some of Nintendo's digital storefronts.

Special Counsel Robert Mueller is warning that Paul Manafort and Rick Gates pose a flight risk and is asking a judge to impose strict bail conditions on both of them. Gates and Manafort appeared before federal court on Thursday.

Twelve days after the shooting rampage in Tucson, Ariz., the first charges have been filed against Jared Loughner. Experts say his strongest argument, an insanity defense, could be difficult to use at the federal level — and even tougher in a state court.

GPS devices are being used more frequently to help authorities monitor people. Law enforcement officials use them because they save time and money. With GPS, officials don't need to pay to put agents on surveillance details.

Paul Manafort pleaded guilty on Friday and agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors in order to avoid a trial that had been scheduled this month. What might Manafort tell the federal officials?

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with sportswriter Lyndsey D'Arcangelo about the women's NCAA basketball tournament. She recaps Friday's semifinal games and previews Sunday's championship matchup.

His candidacy has floundered, so the Wisconsin governor is going back to what made him a hero to Republicans — taking on labor unions. But his sweeping efforts will likely run into stiff resistance.

The union representing bus drivers and other support staff for the Los Angeles Unified School District begin a three-day strike. The teachers union plans to walk out in support.

NPR's Adrian Florido talks to Kim Wehle, former U.S. attorney and now professor at the University of Baltimore, about the political and legal implications of an indictment of former President Trump.

The long-awaited GOP health care plan is out. President Trump and Republicans might have an easier time passing it than Obama eight years ago, but health care is complicated and not an easy sell.

With limited accomplishments chalked up, as he approaches 100 days in office, the president still seems to be stuck on one thing: how many people are tuning in.

The health care law has sliced the number of uninsured by a third. Yet it remains deeply polarizing, and its fate could be decided by the Supreme Court and the coming presidential election.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, states could offer free meals to every public school student every school day. That program ended, but some states, like Vermont, are looking to keep it on their own.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell warned his GOP colleagues they may have to work with Democrats if they can't pass their own health care bill. NPR takes a look at what Democrats would want if that happened.