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As Washington escalates pressure on Venezuela, any push for regime change risks becoming a costly, dangerous gamble — not the quick fix President Trump might hope for.
Mamdani and Trump made nice. NYC immigrants are still on edge.
The incoming Mayor of New York City has had a volatile relationship with President Trump. They recently had a surprisingly cordial meeting. New Yorkers say they are still feeling on edge.
For many, the holidays this year means having to make do with less
With job losses, food benefit reductions and higher prices, many in the U.S. are having to scrimp this holiday season.
'Stranger Things' is back. Does everything old still feel new?
The first episodes of the show's fifth and final season are out on Wednesday night. Critic Eric Deggans says the Duffer Brothers keep the plot moving along — even though, so far, many of the storylines feel familiar.
Trump defends key negotiator after leaked phone call appears to show him coaching Russia
A transcript of the call appears to show Steve Witkoff coaching his Russian counterpart on how they could get a better deal to end the war in Ukraine
2 National Guard members in critical condition after 'targeted' attack in D.C., authorities say
President Trump said the suspected shooter came to the U.S. from Afghanistan in 2021. The administration plans to send 500 more Guard personnel to the nation's capital in response to the attack.
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Two National Guard members were shot in a "targeted attack" in D.C., Georgia election interference case against Trump, allies dismissed, U.S. envoy to return to Moscow for new Ukraine peace talks.
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A Martinez and Chef Rick Martinez make an Ecuadorian dish for Thanksgiving. Along the way, they talk about families, holiday traditions and the food that brings it all together.
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Pope Leo XIV is visiting Lebanon and Turkey for his first trip abroad, where he will push for Middle East peace and highlight the plight of local Christians.
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Financial uncertainty is causing anxiety for many this holiday season. NPR's A Martinez asks a personal finance journalist for tips on holiday shopping this year.
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A massive fire tore through a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Authorities say at least 44 people have died in the fire and 279 people are still missing.
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Before Halloween was known for trick-or-treating, there was Ragamuffin Day. A Thanksgiving day celebration that involved children wearing costumes and going door-to-door, begging for treats.
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From tracking down a turkey to sharing a piece of home with new friends, Americans living overseas share how they celebrate Thanksgiving.
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Two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot in what authorities say was a targeted attack near the White House Wednesday.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks to Juliette Kayyem, a former Homeland Security official and security analyst, about the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House.
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From a turkey toss to a seasonal feast for zoo residents, here's a roundup of untraditional Thanksgiving traditions from across the country.
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The Georgia criminal case against President Trump and more than a dozen of his allies for their efforts to try to overturn the 2020 election was dismissed Wednesday.
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Susan Stamberg, one of NPR's "founding mothers," died in October. Her granddaughters share their memories of the cranberry relish recipe she shared with listeners for decades.