The End of the Sahara is a kaleidoscopic murder mystery by the Algerian writer Saïd Khatibi. An Enigma by the Sea is a witty, ...

Temperature records are breaking and triggering government warnings, with London hitting 95 degrees the past two days.

Sedaris says the best part of reading his work to an audience is earning the laughs — or the groans. "A collective groan is ...

Israel says it will intensify attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and U.S. military struck Iranian boats and missile launch ...

NPR'S Steve Inskeep talks to Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the prospects for a deal to end the Iran war.

New U.S. strikes on Iran come as the two countries try to reach a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz. Israel thinks it will be a bad deal, and it's increasing attacks in Lebanon.

Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's reelection. The $100 million fight ...

A ravens' nest at the Double E outdoor stage in Essex forced the venue to postpone its summer kickoff concert.

As Kyiv recovers from a Russian attack that hit every district in the Ukrainian capital, Ukraine continues long-range strikes on Russia's war machine even as the Kremlin threatens more strikes.

New companies are selling artificial intelligence assistance to mental health therapists. The AI tools can help with ...

This is a grounded and intimate portrait of life by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. His new book, "Where We Keep the Light," is the story of public service and personal faith. From an early age, ...

For centuries, museums in Europe and the U.S. built their collections during eras of empire and unequal power. Now, institutions face growing calls to return artifacts taken through colonial rule or ...