D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said President Trump has the power to deploy the National Guard, but "none of the conditions exist" ...

In western Colorado, firefighters are up against windy, hot weather as they try to protect homes and infrastructure from a pair of lightning-caused wildfires.

In a new book, Mallary Tenore Tarpley says she's learned to reject perfectionism when it comes to recovery and accept her ...

NPR has learned that dozens of immigrants across the U.S. have received letters notifying them that their asylum cases have ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reposted the video profiling Christian Nationalist Pastor Doug Wilson, who opposes same-sex ...

Asher Watkins had been tracking a cape buffalo for the kill when the animal instead turned its attack on the hunter.

Luthier Jean Horner taught himself to make fiddles in the 1950s. His instruments became know as the Stradivari's of the Appalachian Cumberlands. He died earlier this year at age 91.

Emily Kwong (she/her) is the reporter for NPR's daily science podcast, Short Wave. The podcast explores new discoveries, everyday mysteries and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 ...

Each year for the past 89, Galax, Va., has hosted what it proclaims is the world's oldest and largest fiddler's convention. People come from all around to keep alive a rich American musical tradition.

NPR's Adrian Ma speaks to Shibley Tehlahmi, Anwar Sadat professor for peace and development at the University of Maryland, about Israel's plan to take Gaza City, and who can govern the Gaza Strip ...

Nigeria's money spraying culture became the highlight of every festive event. But not any more, as the government has started enforcing a ban with threats of fines and even imprisonment.

Thousands of meters below the ocean's surface lurk some gigantic creatures, much larger than their shallow-water brethren. Scientists have a few hunches for why this happens, but the debate continues.