A court found a police volunteer guilty of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor, a crime that sparked protests ...

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the wildfires in Los Angeles, and the words of writers who were drawn to the city.

After some initial momentum and a few successes, Biden leaves office like his predecessors, with the prison at Guantánamo Bay ...

We asked our readers to make a wish for 2025. If even one of these wishes comes true, the world will definitely be a better ...

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with a barrage of drones and missiles Saturday, leaving at least three people dead, while industrial sites in Russia were set ablaze by Ukrainian strikes.

The air has improved in the LA region as firefighters get blazes under control, but there are questions about how safe the ...

Pop culture critic Glen Weldon says he can't separate the art from the artist. But in light of the sexual abuse allegations against Gaiman, he will separate himself from the author's future work.

Food companies have two years to get red dye No. 3 out of their products. But other synthetic dyes have also raised concerns, because of behavioral issues in kids. Here's what parents need to consider ...

In a workshop in an infamous refugee camp in Beirut, Palestinian women practice an ancient art form — as a livelihood, and ...

The fires have turned some electric car batteries and household items into "unexploded ordnances," says an EPA official ...

Donald Trump won the election largely on the promise of cracking down on border crossings. When he takes office next week, he ...

Insurers are deploying private firefighters amid the Los Angeles wildfires. Are they an added bonus for all — or only for those who can afford them?