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The new Vietnamese leader's pragmatic approach to ideology and diplomacy may see Vietnam become more confident in pursuing its national interests. But preserving the anti-corruption campaign is paramount.

Forty years ago, the U.S. nuclear industry suffered its worst nuclear accident. Today, the remaining reactor at Three Mile Island is slated to close because of cheaper competition from natural gas.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was said to be the target of the strikes, but it was not immediately clear if he was at the site when they happened.

Tropical storm Helene has left western North Carolina with catastrophic damage from historic flooding to a loss of power for thousands. And, Lebanon mourning the loss of Hezbollah leader.

Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump face off tonight in their one-and-only scheduled debate. And, police bodycam video of NFL star Tyreek Hill's shows escalated traffic stop.

U.S. prosecutors allege the pastor illegally funneled money to his church in the Philippines. They also say he victimized minors and young women, requiring them to perform "night duty."

Steve Inskeep talks with Sen. Chris Coons about the latest on the Senate Judiciary Committee's investigation into Russian election influence and negotiations with Paul Manafort.

Thirty prison inmates have died in Mississippi since the end of last year. The state faces lawsuits and a government probe over violence, decrepit conditions, and a culture of neglect and corruption.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with conductor Marin Alsop and violinist Nema Robinson about the importance of mentoring young musicians.

Six years ago, USA Gymnastics was on the brink of collapse amid a sex abuse scandal that had cost it sponsorships and piled up lawsuits. Now, the organization hopes it has turned the page.

Romantic comedies: they’re corny, sometimes swoon-worthy and if you pay attention to movies, they’re everywhere lately. After a long dry spell, the romantic comedy seems to be coming back into favor.

You know that old line, "Tell me what you eat and I'll tell you who you are"? If that's true, then Cristeta Comerford knows the last five presidents of the United States better than almost anyone.

The mother of the alleged shooter at Apalachee High School warned officials the morning of the shooting. Here's how administrators responded. And, Venezuela's opposition leader has fled the country.

From student loan forgiveness and universal preschool to closing the U.S. Department of Education, we unpack the presidential candidates' views on education.

NPR asked teachers for stories of standout gifts — and they delivered. From laugh-out-loud funny to touching and thoughtful to just plain weird, here are a few of our favorites.

This week Audie Cornish travels to Birmingham, Ala., to revisit some of the stories that shaped that city and the nation in the summer of 1963. Today she talks with Hank Klibanoff, co-author of The Race Beat about how the newspapers covered the civil rights struggle fifty years ago.

The Change Healthcare cyberattack sparked a new strategy from the federal government on preventing destructive ransomware crimes. Critics say it doesn't go far enough.

Several of the court's conservative justices expressed deep skepticism of the current framework. But all three left-leaning justices offered support for keeping the system in place.