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What's the link between smartphone use and teens' mental health? Experts disagree, with some arguing that the threat is overblown.

The longer-range forecast calls for Dorian to reach Florida over the weekend.

The Iranian capital remains vibrant. But inflation has soared, and in a week of reporting in Tehran, NPR's Steve Inskeep found some residents openly critical of their government.

Many Newark residents are relying on bottled water, as city leaders struggle to address the crisis. Protests happened against the backdrop of MTV's Video Music Awards, which were held in New Jersey.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services notified migrants who are suffering from serious medical conditions that they will not be allowed to stay in this country for treatment.

A man was fatally shot early Tuesday in Charlotte’s University City area. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say officers found 53-year-old Kenny Ollemi with a…

After lobbying the president and first lady of Afghanistan to help, activist Farhad Javid has some good news to share. But there's still a lot of work to do.

The Charlotte City Council on Monday approved money for improved security at Charlotte-Mecklenburg police stations, including police headquarters. And the…

Waller-Bridge is nominated for five Emmys for the Amazon series Fleabag, about a single, 30-something Londoner dealing with tense relationships, grief and love. Originally broadcast May 13, 2019.

Wall Street has been volatile due to the president’s escalating trade war with China, but Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis supports President Trump’s…

Hundreds have been killed by landmines in South Korea since the Korean War. Experts say most of the remaining mines serve no military purpose, yet the U.S. and South Korea refuse to ban their use.

A third of of Northern Ireland's milk gets sold to the Republic of Ireland. Dairy farmers fear a hit to this lucrative trade if the U.K. leaves the E.U. without an agreement to keep the border open.

Known for her work on series like The Night Of, Big Little Liesand Ramy, the actress says she's "come a long way" to where she — and South Asian women — are now offered complex, nuanced roles.

The NPR Politics Podcast and Iowa Public Radio caught up with Beto O'Rourke in Iowa. He recently re-started his presidential bid after pausing it due to the mass shooting in El Paso, his hometown.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Shakima Thomas, a social worker in Newark, N.J., about the city's ongoing water crisis.

The U.S. Navy says China denied its request for a port call at the northeastern city of Qingdao, the second such rejection this month as the trade war escalates.

Hong Kong's police force was once known for its professionalism and impartiality, but now protesters accuse officers of brutality and demand an independent investigation.

Two U.S. senators say the Russian government has denied them visas to travel to Russia. At the same time, prominent Russians say they are having trouble securing U.S. visas.

Whether they're watching sitcoms, prime-time dramas or something else altogether, our television and pop culture critics present a guide to the new programs and series coming out soon.

The Blooper Burger is a monstrous sandwich sold at Atlanta Braves games and is one of many outrageous menu items served at stadium concession stands around the country.