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The news that Karl Rove will not be prosecuted in the CIA leak investigation ends months of speculation surrounding the man known as the 'architect' or 'boy genius' for his successful management of President Bush's campaigns -- and for crafting a presidential grand strategy for conservatism in the 21st century.

New limits on Tennessee's health coverage for the poor has created a painful dilemma for many. If you have restricted insurance, but several chronic illnesses, as Linda Warner does, how do you choose which one to treat?

Former CBS anchor and commentator Walter Cronkite recalls the tension of spring 1960 when an American spy plane helped to plunge East-West relations into one of the deepest chills of the Cold War. A U-2 was shot down over Russia and its pilot paraded for the world to see. It ruined a planned summit meeting.

The YouTube hit is the brainchild of stand up comic Nigel Ng, who's in the middle of a world tour. But can he stand out beyond his character?

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with psychologist Coltan Scrivner about his book Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away.

White House bipartisan meeting aims to avert a government default. Russia scales back annual Victory Day parade. American Psychological Association issues guidance for teens' use of social media.

Efforts to establish protections for outdoor workers in Florida against the impacts of extreme heat have failed at the federal, state and local levels.

A Ukrainian general talks about Russia and the counteroffensive. Smoke and heat create unhealthy air in many U.S. areas. Protests in France after police killed a teen during a traffic stop.

In the U.S. and British territories, residents tell of winds that could rattle your bones — and of an aftermath like a "war zone." Here are portraits of the devastation, in the survivors' own words.

The story of a mysterious Florida musician, fake identities and the record-breaking sale of a rare album that might not actually exist.

NPR spent months on the trail with the candidates, but you don't have to. Catch up here.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with rapper Shaboozey about his new album and his musical journey that started in Virginia with a Nigerian immigrant father who loved country music.

With the Iran war entering a third week, Israel said it plans for at least three more weeks of war, while President Trump demanded other countries help the U.S. secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers a keynote speech at the annual Munich Security Conference; European stakeholders are reassured but still wary.

President Obama's statement Friday in the White House briefing room, where he made an unscheduled appearance and talked about the Trayvon Martin shooting death and last week's acquittal of George Zimmerman. "I did want to just talk a little bit about context and how people have responded," he said.

The Obama-era program will expire in six months, the administration said on Tuesday. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals granted legal protections to roughly 800,000 people.

In all, 36 states will be voting for governor in 2014. All but a handful of those races will feature incumbents favored for re-election. Here's a look at a few who could be toast.

In all, 36 states will be voting for governor in 2014. All but a handful of those races will feature incumbents favored for re-election. Here's a look at a few who could be toast.

NPR's Bob Mondello and Marc Rivers discuss why movie theaters still matter in the streaming age and what continues to draw audiences to the big screen

The Biden campaign plans a summer of outreach to Black voters. Pope Francis apologizes for using a homophobic slur to refer to gay men during a private meeting. South Africa holds national elections.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Brittney Denise Sparks of Sudan Archives about her new album The BPM. She talks about how discovering the electric violin in her teens changed things for her.

First lady Melania Trump addresses the GOP convention. The third night of protests in Kenosha, Wis., turns deadly. And, Hurricane Laura grows stronger as it approaches the Texas-Louisiana border.

Ex-police officer Chauvin goes on trial Monday for the murder of George Floyd. The ship stuck in the Suez Canal is partially afloat. And, why the White House is not making gun violence a priority.

After Tonawanda's residents got sick, they vowed to fight high levels of hazardous chemicals emitting from a dilapidated plant. In doing so, they found weaknesses in how EPA regulates air pollution.

Twitter blocked hundreds of accounts the Indian government said were inciting violence. Then it unblocked them. Now it's stuck between Indian law and defending free speech.