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Hurricane Harvey has changed a lot of things in Houston, and quite a few in Washington, too. President Trump and Congress have a lot to accomplish before the end of September.

Congress has sent the White House a short-term rescue plan for the auto industry. The idea is to make sure the car companies survive into next year, when they could get longer-term help. GM and Chrysler say they need billions of dollars to make it to the end of the year. The White House has been negotiating with congressional Democrats.

Suspense rules fiction this week, with a new cop protagonist from Ian Rankin, a tale by Lars Kepler that rivals the Dragon Tattoo series, and a debut novel inspired by Sherlock Holmes. In nonfiction, there's a history of ballet and Patti LuPone's memoir of the Great White Way.

The state's rate was lower than the national rate for 45 consecutive months.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting Washington on Monday with a packed agenda, including discussing President Trump's tariffs, the war in Gaza, Iran and other issues.

The pandemic added some complications, but Emily Pennington made it to all but two National Parks.

At a time when congressional Republicans are generally opting against town halls, Missouri Rep. Mark Alford is embarking on a four-day, 15-stop tour to meet with constituents.

Almost nobody in Florida knows who Nan Rich is...and she'd trounce Gov. Rick Scott if she ran against him.That's the conclusion of a PPP poll that also…

Author Ann Kirschner first read Anthony Trollope's Palliser series as a graduate student. Now, returning to it after more than 20 years, she finds her impression of the Victorian tale has transformed along with her life.

A visit to the souk in the old city in the Syrian capital of Damascus tell us a lot about the state of the country's current economy.

The economy shed 326,000 factory jobs in the past 12 months. Steve Miller, executive chairman of giant auto parts maker Delphi Corp., says improving worker skills is key to turning around the embattled U.S. manufacturing sector.

Floodwaters submerged roads and left people clinging to trees, authorities said. The rain has subsided, but officials are warning residents to stay vigilant as creeks and rivers rise.

The attacks set the stage for what is likely to be a new round of fighting a week after an exchange of fire between Israel and Islamic Jihad.

Michael Kofman talks about the manpower and artillery shortcomings the Ukrainian military is facing in its war with Russia.

As a child 50 years ago, Elizabeth Deutsch Earle wrote an essay for the original "This I Believe." Now, she reflects on her life as a scientist, wife and mother to see how her beliefs have evolved.

There's been a near boom of Noah's arks around the world. The latest is in Miami, where a group wants to create a Noah's ark theme park with rides and gardens. The man behind a 450-foot long ark in the Netherlands says his goal is to spread his faith, but he thinks the appeal of the Noah story these days is obvious: climate change.

The Florida 4-H State Archery match was held this Saturday and Sunday near Gainesville.

Corporate bankruptcies in the U.S. are on pace to reach a 15-year high this year. NPR's Rob Schmitz explores the underlying causes of this trend with Edward Altman, a professor at New York University who specializes in corporate bankruptcies.

The writer and filmmaker joins NPR's Renee Montagne to discuss her new book, I Remember Nothing, which includes wry meditations on aging, memory loss and the value of living in the moment.

New York Fashion Week gives us a glimpse of what will be fashionable next fall. And with the event comes the discussion of the models' sizes. Size zeros are still common, but lately some fashion spreads have prominently featured plus-size models.

The new film Nine Days — at its essence, a reminder to celebrate every moment you're given — is both deep and fun. Here are three other movies that ponder the meaning of life.

When we started planning a trip to swing state Wisconsin, locals told us we had to include a visit to a supper club to experience the culture. My first question was, "What on earth is a supper club?"

President Obama arrived in Israel on Wednesday. He is there to visit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discuss some of the major challenges facing the region, including Iran's suspect nuclear program, the conflict in Israel's neighbor Syria and the moribund Middle East peace process. Scott Horsley talks to Melissa Block.

U.S. authorities have arrested four more people in the slaying of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, including the owner of a Miami-area security company, prosecutors announced.

Booster shots have been authorized for all U.S. adults, and the government is urging people to get them. But what if you've already had COVID and the vaccine?