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President Obama and Senate Republicans have different views when it comes to what counts as "recess." A federal appeals court is now weighing the question in a case challenging three of Obama's appointments.

When the clock struck noon, the White House website switched over to signify Donald Trump becoming the new president. And on that site, Trump laid out how he would approach the world.

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to a 34-count felony indictment today in a Manhattan courthouse, which was barricaded and surrounded by law enforcement and onlookers.

The Be My Eyes app uses technology to pair those with vision impairments and need assistance with someone who can help. It's a form of micro-volunteering that has brought people together.

The Justice Department has opened more than 275 investigations into the Capitol riot. Authorities say they are turning to the most serious crimes including assaults on law enforcement.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Washington Post reporter Kelyn Soong about the rigorous fitness standards for World Cup referees.

Instead of picking one brisket recipe for a Rosh Hashanah meal, these college roommates combined their grandmothers' recipes into one. It did not go exactly as planned.

The U.S. began its World Cup Monday, taking on Wales in group play. This game was the first of three in the opening round. The country missed the last World Cup.

March Madness has begun in college basketball with some stunning upsets in the first round, the World Baseball Classic comes to a close, and the men's FIFA World Cup expands its format.

The Democratic National Committee has requested a recanvass of Iowa caucus results, though it's unclear whether the state Democratic Party will oblige. Meanwhile, presidential hopefuls are moving on.

From Croatians and chocolate cake to Taylor Swift and Iran, Ohio GOP Gov. John Kasich, considering a run for president, weighed in on the issues of the day. He even peppered in advice from his mother.

Songwriter Hugh Martin, who co-wrote the classic song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" for Judy Garland's 1944 movie, Meet Me in St. Louis died on Friday. He was 96. Fresh Air remembers Martin with highlights from a 1989 interview.

Songwriter Hugh Martin co-wrote the Christmas tune that Judy Garland made famous in the 1944 classic Meet Me in St. Louis. Martin, who recently released a memoir, explains how he came up with his famous lyrics.

Cinderella team Cornell took on No. 1 seed Kentucky on Thursday in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. In the end, Cornell couldn't match Kentucky, going down 62-45.

The U.S sanctioned Sudanese paramilitary commander Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo over human rights abuses, while also announcing over $160 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan.

In a new collection, 16 essayists describe how Michelle Obama helped change the perception of black women and the White House.

Police say Danelo Cavalcante, 34, was spotted on a doorbell camera in Phoenixville, about a 40-minute drive from where he had previously been seen.

Min Kym had found her perfect partner in a 1696 Stradivarius — until it was snatched in a London cafe. She comes to terms with the loss in her new memoir, Gone: A Girl, A Violin, A Life Unstrung.

The Federal Reserve moved quickly this past weekend to prevent a bankruptcy at the investment bank Bear Stearns, but it had to change its rule book in order to do so.

Tax returns released by Sen. Hillary Clinton on Friday show just how far the Clintons have moved up since they left the White House: Their gross income for eight years exceeds $109 million. The move aims to silence one theme of criticism as she battles for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Another collapse in the Crandall Canyon mine killed three rescue workers and injured six others Thursday night. With the fate of six trapped miners still unknown, rescue efforts have been suspended.

Rudy Giuliani is liable for defaming two Georgia election workers by repeatedly claiming the women were manipulating 2020 ballots, a federal judge has ruled.

Shari Lapena's novel about a couple whose baby daughter goes missing while they're at a dinner party next door strikes at the heart of parenting fears — but falls down as a police procedural.

U.S. regulators sued Binance, saying the world's largest crypto trading platform misled investors and regulators. The accusations were part of 13 charges unveiled by the SEC.

Apparent tornadoes killed at least 19 people in the South, nearly 4 inches of rain caused mudslides in California and a storm is dumping snow and rain from the Mid-Atlantic through the Northeast.