Iran's military says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, while a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is strained, but still in place.

The divide between the White House and the Vatican is widening after President Trump sharply criticized Pope Leo and the leader of the Catholic Church said he doesn't fear Trump.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota is filled with more than a thousand lakes and rivers. But a recent vote in congress to allow mining nearby could threaten the preserve's waterways.

Mei Semones' unique sound weaves lyrics in English and Japanese through catchy pop, jazz and rock-influenced instrumentation.

A report from the International Monetary Fund warns "the global economy is threatened with being thrown off course." European Union Commissioner Marta Kos discusses this grim economic outlook.

NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic about what Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's electoral loss means for the future of right-wing populist movements around the world.

With affordability a top issue for more and more Americans, NPR's Jennifer Ludden talks about her reporting on the policies that impact access to housing and food.

Volleyball player Jordan Lucas doesn't hide his true self, even when he celebrates on the court.

The recent discovery of a 17th century map provides new insight into the life of William Shakespeare.

Buddhists and Hindus in Sri Lanka marked their New Year on Tuesday. As residents in the capital Colombo celebrated, a war thousands of miles away was making itself felt.