Iraq's main Iranian-backed militias say they will stop attacks after the U.S. military's withdrawal from the country.

Hearing about the sexual assault of a Cornell University student in 2024 is bringing back memories for people who have experienced abuse. With the story everywhere, it's hard to ignore.

Virginia has been one of the toughest places for someone convicted of a felony to get their voting rights back. An amendment to the state constitution -- on November's ballot -- would change that.

The Supreme Court kicks off a new term with a major case about whether states can sue giant energy companies over the harms of climate change.

Combined spending on advertising by Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, and super PACs supporting each of them has already topped $153 million.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist arrested at Columbia University by immigration authorities. His memoir is "No Land to Stand On: Notes From Detention." ...

Many people are turning to sauna because of its benefits for their mental health. While scientists have a decent understanding of how sauna — and other forms of heat exposure — exercises our ...

Americans are worried AI data centers will raise their electricity bills. Congress has come up with a plan to protect ratepayers, but there's no easy way to find out what AI is costing them.

Jeff Tiberii checks in with Corinne Saunders of the Outer Banks Insider about significant nor'easter damage. Mail-in ballot ...

Some UNC-Chapel Hill students and faculty are still pushing for change more than a month after hateful incidents against students of color.

Wake County Board of Commissioners Chair Don Mial delivered the 2026 State of the County address this week. He discussed the ...

San Francisco leaders say AI-powered cameras helped drive a dramatic decline in car crime. We examine the evidence — and ...