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The former Iraqi ambassador to China refuses to leave the embassy in Beijing, despite being recalled by the U.S.-led occupation authority in Iraq. Mowaffaq Mahmoud Alani has threatened to kill anyone who tries to remove him. Hear Washington Post Beijing correspondent Philip Pan.

The Supreme Court has refused to block the execution of the mastermind behind the 2002 sniper killings. John Allen Muhammed is scheduled to die by lethal injection Tuesday evening in Virginia.

A documentary about the 1980 Sunshine Skyway disaster has been released for on-demand audiences as the tragedy reaches its 40th anniversary. It was a…

A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds the number of people getting coverage is running ahead of the administration's estimate of how many young adults would become insured this year under the law.

The new album from singer Angélique Kidjo, Mother Nature, is a showcase of collaborations with up-and-coming artists from across Africa, including Nigerian star Burna Boy.

What does it mean to practice self-care in a society where capitalism, racism, and classism are working against you?

How powerful is the creator economy?

With little pocketed boxes constantly buzzing, how do we regain focus?

Writer, singer, rapper, fill-in NPR host. Dessa is back with her first solo album in five years.

For decades, Christmas music in America has reflected the country's mood – happy and not so happy.

We know more than we ever have about how to slow — or even stop — the aging process.

The show's finale, which airs at the end of the month, will show us what the characters are like all grown up.

The pill transformed lives, but when it comes to contraceptive options, it's no longer the end-all, be-all.

The approval comes despite an intense debate over the drug's efficacy and associated side effects.

We're talking to young people about how they feel about this moment in American history.

85 percent of people in the U.S. have one caffeinated beverage per day, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Harris says the U.S. government is partnering with groups in Miami-Dade on $50 million to protect low-lying neighborhoods from flooding caused by sea rise and hurricane storm surges.

As it roared through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, packing winds of up to 200 mph, the twister flattened buildings. Searchers continue to look for survivors and those who were killed.

Carl Day joined NPR to weigh in on the Biden campaign in 2020. We caught up with him to hear what he's thinking heading into 2024.

The candidates faced each other from behind wooden lecterns in Fort Pierce’s Sunrise Theater — and both men seemed to relish the fight during a testy one-hour affair.

This year, you loved our stories about relationships — with your partners, your friends and yourselves. And you wanted practical guidance on how to meal prep, declutter and take care of your teeth.

Today you'll hear about a Cat Cafe with a different approach to adopting some fuzzy friends, and who says Monday nights in Tampa Bay aren't fun? And, some events you can check out that are cheap and a nice way to add some excitement to the beginning of your week.

"I always made the decision to run, and I usually got away." A Martinez found a relatable and human superhero in The Flash, and grew up to be a superfan.

Looking back on 2023, I see endless images of great meals, visits to fabulous farmers markets and memorable dinners with friends and family.

Williams' FX/Hulu series follows a woman with terminal cancer who decides to pursue her own sexual pleasure. She says the show is about sex, friendship and "being scared and brave at the same time."