New research drills down on poor student achievement, and notes some school districts that are beating the odds ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says military recruiting has shot up since the Trump administration's return. In fact, it's been improving for at least a year, with big jumps in female enlistment.

President Trump's supporters are happy with the moves he's taken in his first weeks back in office. NPR speaks with political strategist Sarah Longwell about his favorable poll ratings.

Jordan's King Abdullah will meet with President Trump today in Washington. Trump has floated moving Palestinians from Gaza into Jordan and Egypt, which was rejected by both countries and Palestinians.

During the Los Angeles fires, President Trump criticized California for not clearing enough brush. The hills above Los Angeles are covered in shrubs known as chaparral. But fire experts says cutting ...

Luka Doncic debuted for the Los Angeles Lakers Monday night against the Utah Jazz after his stunning trade last week. The Dallas Mavericks shipped the NBA superstar to L.A. and the league is still ...

NPR's A Martinez asks Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan about the potential impact of President Trump's decision to impose 25% tariffs globally on imported steel and aluminum.

People of South Asian descent are more likely to be affected by heart disease, but their risks often go unnoticed. Researchers are looking to genetics to learn more and prevent early deaths.

Tom Robbins has died at 92. The acclaimed author dazzled readers with colorful characters and effusive language in novels such as "Jitterbug Perfume" and "Even Cowgirls Get The Blues." ...

Reality TV is full of dating shows, but a new program is employing a very old tradition: "Muslim Matchmaker." Morning Edition's Leila Fadel speaks with the hosts - Hoda Abrahim and Yasmin Elhady - ...

President Trump isn't the first politician to call for the end of the penny — but getting rid of it may not be easy. The ...

A federal judge in Boston extended his pause on the Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" offer to federal employees ...