With 23 short essays on creatures ranging from the wombat to the spider, Katherine Rundell's new book is essential reading ...

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republic Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida about what went right for Republicans in the 2024 election.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republic Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida about what went right for Republicans in the 2024 election.

After Vice President Harris’ loss to President-elect Donald Trump, Howard University students say they are disappointed but are encouraged by her historic run.

A deeper dive into Wednesday's post-election interview with former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his skepticism of public health expertise.

Unanswered messages. Endless swiping. An opaque algorithm. The online dating backlash feels like it's reached a fever pitch. Hinge's CEO is trying to do something about it.

An analysis of brains at various stages of Alzheimer's found that neurons called inhibitory neurons are the first to be affected by the disease.

How is Mexico -- the United States' biggest trading partner -- and a favorite punching bag for Donald Trump -- reacting to the former president's election victory that returns him to the White House?

Donald Trump's return to the White House will have strong reverberations in China — a country that Trump says has ripped off America, but is led by a strongman who he openly admires.

Trump spoke Tuesday night in front of a crowd of supporters at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. He struck a hopeful tone as he thanked Americans.

The special counsel is taking steps to end the two federal criminal prosecutions of Donald Trump. Carrie Johnson is a justice correspondent for the Washington Desk.

Details are coming in about how voting demographics broke down in the election. So far, it seems Republicans made gains with Latino voters, a demographic that has reliably favored Democrats.