A life jacket worn by a passenger on the RMS Titanic has sold at auction for 670,000 pounds, which is more than $900,000.

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.

A gunman has killed six people and injured at least 14 in a mass shooting in Ukraine's capital before he was shot and killed ...

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

President Trump has signed an executive order to make certain psychedelic drugs more available to treat mental health ...

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade, special guest Phil ...

Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 18 at The WaterShed! Explore new ways to protect our local environment and take climate action with hands-on activities, games and exhibits for all ages. Plus, ...