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Russians welcome prisoner swap amid worries over war in Ukraine. Tech companies cut tens of thousands of jobs. Eight teams keep their World Cup hopes alive.

John Magufuli, the new president of Tanzania, aims to cut over-the-top government spending and improve services. Opponents hope he fizzles out.

Hillary Clinton spoke to more than 1,000 people Tuesday afternoon in a gymnasium at the University of South Florida Tampa. There, before a crowd mixed…

One of the trademarks of Judy Genshaft's tenure as President of the University of South Florida has been an effort at raising the school's national…

Dexter Filkins recently broke the story that top Afghan officials have been receiving bags of cash from Iran. The New York Times foreign correspondent tells Terry Gross that the situation in Afghanistan is becoming increasingly dire for both soldiers and journalists.

Scientists say the iceberg is one of the largest seen by satellites. But the full implications of its separation off remain to be seen.

A couple of planes got a big push from a jet stream with winds clocking 265 mph at cruising altitude this weekend, the National Weather Service said.

The candidates' preparation level was high for this event in part because the stakes have risen so far, so fast.

The NBA star who played for the Los Angeles Lakers for 20 seasons was killed Sunday in Southern California, along with eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter.

There's a growing narrative highlighting K-pop fans' political progressiveness. But the reality is far more complicated.

People are using social media to proclaim joy at getting a jab. And that's not just boasting. Even in a world of vaccine inequity, these celebratory tweets and videos carry a vital message.

Frazier is being hailed for her bravery and quick thinking in recording the video that has been seen by millions and played a key role in former police officer Derek Chauvin's trial.

Jewish organizations have recently been targeted with a number of threats. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic about anti-Semitism around the country and online.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with author Katie Roiphe about her essay on the #MeToo movement in this month's Harper's Magazine. It's called "The Other Whisper Network."

NPR's Noel King talks to former Justice Department official Jack Goldsmith about Attorney General William Barr's public rebuke of President Trump for his Twitter attacks on the Justice Department.

C.K. says the stories reported in The New York Times about him masturbating in front of shocked female comics are true and that he feels remorse. He said he wielded his power "irresponsibly."

Depp has testified that Heard severed his finger with a shattered vodka bottle. On Thursday, her attorney used Depp's own words to suggest he did it himself. Depp is suing Heard for defamation.

The new location feature suggested that some influencer accounts are based thousands of miles away from the countries they weigh in on. But X has explained very little about the data and how it works.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has entered the 2024 presidential race. He’s stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest.

Cesar Altieri Sayoc was arrested after more devices were found on Friday. Packages have been sent to at least 11 targets this week, all of whom are critics or opponents of President Trump.

Paul Manafort's business partner Rick Gates has become the center of the defense's case. They say he is behind the financial crimes Manafort is accused of. Gates is expected to testify this week.

Donald Trump remained the focal point for many debate questions and responses. He also did well on social media, scoring more Google searches and Twitter/Facebook mentions than debate participants.

Demonstrators filled the streets again on Tuesday to protest police brutality and racial injustice.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with poet Ayanna Albertson, whose videos have gone viral on TikTok, about what inspires her work. She also shares an original poem she wrote for #NPRpoetry.

"It's an audit in name only," says one former election security official. "It's a threat to the overall confidence of democracy, all in pursuit of continuing a narrative that we know to be a lie."