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The Bush administration's top housing official announced his resignation Monday. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson says much has been accomplished during his tenure, but critics say they hope the change will bring about policies that will help solve the housing crisis.

Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D-IL) and his top aide have been arrested on corruption charges related to filling the Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama. Robert Grant, Chicago FBI chief, said in Tuesday's press conference, if Illinois "isn't the most corrupt state in the United States, it's certainly one hell of a competitor."

Michael Spavor is one of two Canadians who were jailed by authorities in China in 2018. The arrest came after Canada detained a top executive from the Chinese tech company Huawei.

The Sweet 16 round of the men's March Madness tournament tipped off Thursday night — it included two big upsets in the West Regional bracket, where the top two seeds fell to tight last-minute defeats.

A monkey took a fall right on top of a transformer at a power station. This tripped the transformer and caused a blackout. The monkey is fine, being cared for by the Kenya Wildlife Service.

On top of a historically short rise to the nomination, Harris' candidacy comes extremely late in the presidential campaign. Here's how it compares to past presidential tickets.

What do UFOs, Fireball Cinnamon and a dead snowshoe hare have in common? They all made the list of NPR.org's top stories of the year.

The latest World Happiness report finds Scandinavian countries once again dominating the top of the rankings, while the U.S. climbed from 19th to 16th.

Manhattan and Munster, Ind., top the list for growth in Medicare services provided by doctors.

The newest chairman of the committee that looks at children and elder affair issues is outlining some of his top priorities for the 2017 legislative...

Right now supermarket shelves are overflowing with apples. Host Guy Raz visits the kitchen of Top Chef Carla Hall to turn some of that autumn bounty into an Apple Cranberry Frangipane Tart.

City officials say replacing letters or symbols on buildings requires a permit for design and safety reasons. The installation is part of Elon Musk's effort to rebrand the social media platform.

Picking one winner from thousands of amazing entries wasn't easy. But one singer-songwriter rose to the top, with a song about rooting yourself in nature that stopped our judges in their tracks.

The best books for children and young adults were awarded the country's top honors by the American Library Association on Monday.

Roberta Drury, 32, was among the 10 people killed at a Buffalo grocery store Saturday by a white supremacist. She was remembered as someone who loved to help her family.

Chilton, who died Wednesday from a heart attack, was the lead singer of the '60s teenage band the Box Tops and the '70s power pop group Big Star. He joined Fresh Air for two interviews, first in 1991 and again in 2000. Today, we remember the cult musician.

The Magnum XL-200 at Ohio's Cedar Point amusement park promises high speeds and fast turns. Thrill-seekers got a little extra excitement when the ride stopped at the top of its signature plunge.

Carlos Tavares is stepping down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep and Ram, amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales.

On Wednesday, the president showcased models for a grand new monument to be added to the gateway of the National Mall: a large, neoclassical arch topped with eagles and a gilded, winged figure.

The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations has dropped its bid to secure a top U.N. job after the U.S. threatens to revoke their visas.

Coronavirus got you nervous about grocery shopping? We talked to scientists for their advice about how to stay safe at the store — and when handling food back home.

The Department of Agriculture is demanding sensitive data from states about more than 40 million food stamp recipients, as DOGE is amassing data for immigration enforcement.

A cascade of failures within the Florida criminal justice system led to one man shot to death and his brother — a college football player — partially paralyzed. In the aftermath, questions abound.

Researchers have found that athletes experience emotional abuse more than any other form of harm. Some athletes maintain that this kind of abuse by coaches can cause lasting, even irreparable damage.

The damage to 1,800 tombs in the Lares Municipal Cemetery was so extensive — and so horrifying — that health officials locked the cemetery gates after Hurricane Maria. They haven't been reopened.