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Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, whose office was a target of the anthrax attacks in 2001, says he wants to know more about the investigation that pointed to scientist Bruce Ivins as the government's main suspect. Ivins died last week in what has been ruled a suicide.

Among the Afghans left behind after America's withdrawal are journalists working for U.S. government-funded media. About 600 of them, including family members, are worried about Taliban reprisals.

The gas utility responsible for fires and explosions across three communities north of Boston in 2018 is pleading guilty to violating federal safety regulations — and will pay a record fine.

The only thing more incredible than Thomas Gavin's career as an art thief was the punishment he received for his crimes.

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on hugs and other comforting behavior that occurs in the animal world.

At least 12 people were killed, including eight children, in a fire at a Philadelphia row house. Investigators are looking for a cause.

Chinese Lunar New Year is being celebrated even within the tightly controlled Beijing Winter Olympics bubble.

Academy Award-winning director Errol Morris explains the childhood incident that launched his lifelong quest for the truth. It's a lesson that has guided his career as a documentary filmmaker.

Ying Ying Yu has a maturity beyond her years. The 14-year-old immigrant from China believes she has a duty to honor the sacrifices made by her parents, her ancestors, her teachers and her homeland.

NASA assembles 12 teams of engineers to determine why a fuel sensor failed a pre-launch test on Wednesday. The sensor now seems to be working properly, making it difficult to understand what's wrong. NASA says it will launch the space shuttle no earlier than the end of next week.