NPR's Scott Simon explains why The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" is a holiday song for those who have troubles and ...

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump has been briefed and actively monitoring the situation.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan man who allegedly shot two National Guard members in, D.C., had served in one of Afghanistan ...

Few nursing homes can care for people who need help breathing with a ventilator because of ALS and other conditions. Insurers often deny payment for the best at-home machines, and innovative solutions ...

Two-time golf champion Fuzzy Zoeller has died at the age of 74. One of golf's most gregarious characters Zoeller's career was ...

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state TV saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots ...

President Trump brought grievances to the Thanksgiving pardoning ceremony on Tuesday. He joked about sending the turkeys to a ...

NASA has made sure that the International Space Station is well stocked for a Thanksgiving meal full of treats. Here's what's ...

The National Park Service says it is going to start charging international tourists an extra $100 to enter popular parks.

Italy's parliament on Tuesday approved a law that punishes femicide with life in prison. The vote coincided with the ...

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Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the ...