The Justice Department says cities and states risk legal action if they fail to comply with federal immigration law. Democratic leaders are pushing back, saying their policies break no laws.

Organizers behind the Correct The Map campaign say the Mercator map's shrinking of Africa minimizes the continent's global influence — and is just plain inaccurate.

There are "blood," "super" and "blue" moons, and then there's the "black" moon. The "black moon," a rare phenomenon that occurs during a new moon phase of the lunar cycle, will occur this weekend. But ...

Families in Connecticut are struggling to find care — and some are heading out of state — following the closure of two ...

The National Guard has been deployed many times historically. Experts say the president's decision to deploy the Guard as a blanket response to crime in D.C. is a departure from its intended mission.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office is posting over-the-top social media content that mirrors President Trump's style. NPR asks a media and psychology expert about its effectiveness.

Belk: The most significant impacts for the Cape and Islands will be the very high risk of rip currents. That’s going to persist for several days into this weekend. So, even though Erin is only going ...

Jellyfish are back in the waters off Cape Cod. And that means jellyfish stings for some unfortunate swimmers. But, as Amy ...

Authorities believe Emily Long killed her husband and their two young children before shooting herself on Monday evening. A ...

The military vehicle, which is designed to withstand explosive attacks, collided with a "civilian vehicle" just after 6 a.m.

People who buy their own health insurance are facing significant price hikes next year as federal tax credits passed by Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire in December.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with M. Gessen about the Trump administration moves to take over Washington D.C., and what it could ...