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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Japan over the weekend, attempting to ease concerns that the Trump administration's "America First" policy might result in the U.S. abandoning its key ally.

Assad's forces detained mothers and children and sent many of the youth to orphanages. Syrians whose children vanished during the war are now seeking information on their fate. NPR investigates.

Beyoncé became the first Black female artist to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. But she was notably absent from this year’s Country Music Association Awards nominations.

Mainers spent $37.6 million in sports wagers in the first month since legislation legalizing sports betting went into effect on Nov. 3.

President Biden sought to transform the U.S. economy with huge investments in manufacturing. We look at how that turned out.

Many Pentagon materials now labeled as "DEI" were a bit more like advertisements — aimed at recruits who have shown a willingness to serve, military experts tell NPR.

Sometimes you need a good cry at the movies. Here are some of the best heartbreak films to get the tears flowing.

There's been a bit of consternation flying around about the fact that the theatrical release of Juror #2, directed by Clint Eastwood, was very muted. But this movie is perfect to watch at home.

For days, police say, Samuel Patrick Groft cruised through the streets of Los Angeles on his bicycle, single-handedly chopping down about a dozen city trees with an electric chainsaw in three different neighborhoods.

Local animal shelters say they are struggling to keep up with calls from people trying to surrender pets. This hour, we check in with those shelters. Plus, we hear from farm animal and wildlife rescues in the state.