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Most Pakistanis follow a form of Islam that's entwined with South Asia's mystical Sufi tradition. They are known as Barelvis, and they are under attack from hardline Deobandis Muslims.

Arlington officials identified James Yoo as the suspect involved in the massive Monday night explosion. Police say he is presumed dead as they investigate what caused the home to go up in flames.

It was a strange and wonderful year for young adult fiction, says critic Maggie Stiefvater. This list rounds up five magical books for young adults and grown-ups alike.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with journalist Scott Shane, who traced the naming of the Underground Railroad back to the writings of the little-known 19th century abolitionist Thomas Smallwood.

Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor star in Luca Guadagnino's Challengers, a romantic, tennis-centered screwball dramedy.

Despite the dedicated efforts of scientists, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced this week that no wild elkhorn — a species valued for its tough wave-shredding antlers and listed as an endangered species — could be found south of the Upper Keys.

People who chose to ride out Helene along Pinellas beaches described the fear they felt as water rushed through their streets and into their homes. It could take a long time for the barrier islands to recover.

The first lady's native country is hosting hometown tours and marketing wine, beauty creams and even salami in Mrs. Trump's honor. She's hired a Slovenian law firm to protect the use of her name.

Jerod Mayo is the new head coach of the New England Patriots, who replaces Bill Belichick after 24 seasons. Who is he? We speak to reporter Shalise Manza Young about Mayo's new role.

The White House says there's no immediate threat to safety. National security adviser Jake Sullivan is briefing a small group of lawmakers on Thursday.

Miami-Dade County has the nation's highest prevalence of Alzheimer's. But with monthly memory care costs in Florida averaging at more than $8,000 per month, one family talks about the difficult choices to come.

The raid came a day after the army sought to evacuate thousands of displaced people who had taken shelter at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.

Rachel Martin talks to Louisiana State Health Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee, who was one of the people who met with the president before he declared a public health emergency.

Tesla shareholders voted to restore Musk's record pay package that was thrown out by a Delaware judge earlier this year. A separate vote approved moving the company’s legal home to Texas.

NPR Music's Robin Hilton talks to Scott Detrow about Iron & Wine's first solo album in seven years.

Labor leader Jimmy Hoffa vanished 50 years ago. What happened remains a mystery as Hoffa's legend has grown. There have been books and hit movies but still no answers.

The catastrophic floods along the Guadalupe River killed at least 135 people. Survivors are still trying to make sense of what happened.

More than 70 writers wrote an open letter outlining their issues with the use of A.I. in the literary world. Their main demand is for publishing houses to never release books created by machines.

The psychological toll of recovering the bodies of flood victims in Texas is drawing increased attention as the death toll rises.

NPR's Renee Montagne speaks to Brian Lazarte and James Lee Hernandez, directors of "McMillions," an HBO series about how a McDonald's Monopoly game turned into a major criminal enterprise.

The Columbia restaurant has been a family business since the early 1900s. Its Sarasota location has been closed since late September due to flooding.

The key state, that wasn't expected to be in play this election, enjoyed visits from both presidential candidates — two from former President Donald Trump — as he and Harris make their final pitches.

Wildfires drastically impact life in Southern California, destroying neighborhoods. Here's where things stand. And, what to expect from former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral today.

Federal investigators are scrutinizing Spirit AeroSystems, a major Boeing supplier based in Kansas, as they try to understand why a fuselage panel blew off an Alaska Airlines jet in midair last month.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston about the high numbers of migrants that have been arriving in the city. Denver has spent more than $36 million helping migrants.