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North Carolina General Assembly Republicans completed the override Tuesday of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of their state budget legislation for the…

A 7-year-old migrant died recently in custody of the U.S. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on what this death says about the U.S.

Democrat Dan McCready, who has accused Republican Mark Harris of "bankrolling criminal activity" in the 9th Congressional District race, is preparing for…

The Interior Department is moving forward on revisions to Obama-era conservation plans for the greater sage grouse. The changes would ease restrictions on energy development.

The interns of NPR Music present their own version of roséwave: the boxed-wine, plastic cup, twist-cap version. Think Kesha and old Miley, but also Vampire Weekend's preppy, self-satisfied smirk.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Bloomberg reporter Nick Wadhams, who's traveling with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to North Korea.

Greece is one of the few alliance members that exceeds NATO's goal for defense spending, despite its teetering on the brink of bankruptcy for years. The country's rivalry with Turkey is a major factor.

The Charlotte City Council voted 6-5 in a show of support for the city’s bid for the 2020 Republican National Convention after a week of heated debate…

Shoko Asahara, the leader of the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult, was hanged after being sentenced to death in 2004. Six of his followers were also put to death.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about tariffs and their impact.

Authorities in Thailand have begun a rescue mission aimed at freeing 12 boys and their soccer coach who have been trapped in a flooded cave for more than two weeks.

The city of Charlotte decided it wants to host the Republican National Convention in 2020. The city council's vote came after hours of contentious debate from dozens of speakers and an overflow crowd.

Updated: 3:45 p.m.The Republican National Committee announced Monday that its nominating convention in Charlotte will be held Aug. 24-27.In picking late…

Wildfires across California are fueled by late-season Santa Ana winds. The Camp Fire in northern California destroyed the town of Paradise while more fires threaten southern parts of California.

Wildfires have killed at least 25 people in California, including at least 23 in the northern part of the state, where thousands of homes have also been destroyed.

The Mint Museum's new CEO says he wants to help raise Charlotte's profile on the national arts scene. Todd Herman was introduced at a breakfast for…

There have been at least 37 reported deaths in the Carolinas that are being attributed to Florence. Here is a list of the fatalities in the two states.…

With more than 80 percent of votes counted, the anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats will remain the third-largest party in government, handing the ruling Social Democrats a stinging setback.

Last week, the first debate between Republican Mark Harris and Democrat Dan McCready took place in the WBTV studios, in front of only moderators and…

Jean Merrill's classic children's book The Pushcart War explores war, peace and pushcarts on the streets of New York. Author Adam Mansbach writes that the story still resonates. Do you have a favorite children's book that deals with heavy themes? Tell us in the comments.