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President Trump called Russian President Vladimir Putin but no immediate ceasefire was secured with Ukraine.

Staff cuts at the National Weather Service could interrupt forecasts across the country. It'll particularly affect Alaska, experts say, where there is already a lower density of weather monitoring.

Research published this month found that even in pristine, untouched areas, insect populations are still on the decline. Climate change is a likely culprit.

Nepal's army chief has threatened to "take control of the situation" as protesters attack politicians and burn down parliament and government buildings a day after security forces killed 19 people.

Israeli aircraft and tanks are pounding the region around Gaza, killing dozens of Palestinians over the weekend, as part of a new, major offensive to capture Gaza City.

Monday marks the first full day of a new ceasefire in Gaza. Sunday night, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees hours after Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages.

NATO has launched a naval mission aimed at protecting undersea infrastructure, cables and pipelines which Nordic and Baltic governments believe have become targets of sabotage, likely by Russia.

An experimental treatment that stimulates the spinal cord may help people with a paralyzing genetic disorder called spinal muscular atrophy.

With the government shutdown over, we take a look at what's next in Congress in the coming weeks.

Tommy Shelby's estranged son has taken control of the old gang and is making new and dangerous moves and alliances. Cillian Murphy stars in this gripping movie-length Peaky Blinders sequel.

Humanity's itchy little nuisance resists common pesticides and drives parents crazy. Will we ever be rid of head lice? Doctors say it's unlikely.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a wartime visit to Ukraine

As climate change, wildfires and other extreme weather events intensify, the demand for native seeds is surging in order to help preserve plant biodiversity.

Long exempt from military service, some ultra-Orthodox Jews are serving in Israel's army, while others are arrested for dodging the draft and many more block highways in protest.

The Great American State Fair begins in D.C. as part of the country's 250th anniversary celebrations. It's bringing hundreds of exhibits to the National Mall, though some state aren't participating.

Investigations are underway in Southern Maine, one day after a fatal shooting by an ICE agent. The agency says it was seeking a different person. Protests and vigils continue.

Thirty years after the killing of Tupac Shakur, jury selection is set to begin Monday in Las Vegas for a former gang member implicated in the rapper's death.

Trump administration officials say federal agents have "total immunity," but a number of states have passed laws allowing them to be sued. But is it a viable option for those seeking accountability?

Chevron's $7 billion Venezuela bet deepens U.S. ties to the country's oil industry. Critics say the deal poses risks to democracy and could fuel discontent over Washington's embrace of the government.

As China's president visits the White House, the Asia Society is visiting South Dakota to get grassroots views on agriculture trade issues.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with filmmaker Marilyn Agrelo, who directed "Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street".

Orville Peck is performing on Broadway as the Emcee in Cabaret. His winding path to his dream role included a stint as a punk drummer and hitting pause on his country career to get sober.

Hezbollah, the militant group based in Lebanon, shares Hamas’ goal of destroying the state of Israel. New Yorker writer Dexter Filkins talks about his reporting trip to the Lebanese/Israeli border.

Presidential primary season is set to begin. On the Republican side, one candidate has dominated the polls so far. Can anyone beat Donald Trump?

Florida's Kissimmee River was channelized and dredged for flood control, but after a decades-long restoration effort, headwaters of the Everglades have returned to a more natural wetlands ecosystem.