Will this year's midterm elections be fair? It seems like a simple question, but many state and local voting officials from both parties are worried about the possibility of federal interference.

NPR's Sacha Pfieffer speaks to comedian Chris Duffy about his new book, "Humor Me." In it, he explores how laughing can be therapeutic and argues that humor can be taught, lost and regained.

Paleontologists Susannah Maidment and Chinzorig Tsogtbaatar share details about some of the cool dinosaurs discovered last year.

A small salon in Jaffa's flea market in Israel has become a safe haven for Palestinians and Jews at a time when tensions have increased.

For a long time, Louisiana has struggled with the health of new mothers and babies. Now New Orleans is tackling that problem with a return to an old-fashioned medical practice - the house call.

A suspect is charged with arson in a fire that burned through a synagogue in Mississippi. Flames and smoke destroyed its ...

The brightest stars in TV and film kicked off the 83rd annual Golden Globes tonight in Beverly Hills, Calif. with Ariana ...

A new portrait of President Trump is on display at the National Portrait Gallery's "America's Presidents" exhibition. Text ...

The U.S. Figure Skating National Championships brought the who's who of the sport to St. Louis. St. Louis Public Radio ...

A memo from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, obtained by NPR, instructs her staff that visits should be requested at ...

The result marks the first time in 117 years that a side from outside the major national leagues has eliminated the reigning ...

The bill passed 230 to 196, picking up 17 Republican votes. All of Colorado’s Democrats voted for the extension bill, as did ...