A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York amid dry conditions that have prompted air quality warnings in both states, authorities said Sunday.
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Congress returns this week. Republicans are hopeful they will maintain their House majority in the next Congress. In the Senate, Republicans will choose the next majority leader.
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Chicago may soon become the largest city in the northern hemisphere without an intercity bus terminal as Greyhound's downtown station is threatened.
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A hostage relative tells NPR that now-former Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant said a deal could have been reached already
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Immigration policy is among the top issues that President-elect Donald Trump plans to address in office. He ran on sweeping crackdowns of undocumented immigrants.
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Dating can feel high stakes. NPR's Life Kit has tips for taking care of your mental health in relationships.
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A new podcast from KALW, explores the history of wilderness and its future.
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Republican Kelly Ayotte's victory in New Hampshire will bring the total number of women holding governor’s offices to 13 — surpassing the previous high of 12 set in 2023.
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The versatile actor had hundreds of screen credits to his name, including Platoon, The Rock and Final Destination.
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Qatar has decided to suspend its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, officials said Saturday. The announcement comes after growing frustration with the lack of progress on a deal.
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Former President Donald Trump has won Nevada’s six electoral votes, according to a race call from the Associated Press. This is the first time in 20 years that Nevada has elected a Republican in a presidential election.
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There's an area in China that's home to a huge trove of dinosaur fossils. It used to be thought it was formed through a Pompeii-like volcanic eruption, stopping dinosaurs in their tracks. But new evidence has come to light about how it likely came to be.
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NPR's Scott Simon accompanied his daughters to the polls, as they voted in their first presidential election.
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