For many Ismaili Muslims, seeing the Aga Khan is a once-in-a-lifetime event. NPR's Betsy Joles reports from his visit to remote northern Pakistan.

Why do some butterflies live for months while others survive only weeks? Tufts University researcher Jessica Foley explains what Heliconius butterflies can teach us about aging.

Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again. The U.S. military says traffic is still flowing. NPR's Jane Arraf reports from Beirut.

Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in ...

Iran said it had closed the strait after Israel struck Lebanon Saturday, violating the US-Iran memorandum of understanding ...

The sisters of Uganda are teachers, health-care advocates and more. Those who are in their twilight of their life need help.

Today the topic is catfish, how to catch them and how to cook them! Luke fished with Tawakoni guide Tony Pennebaker ...

"Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday. Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit to the U.S because of the alleged remarks.

On any given week, there could be a main character that the internet is obsessed with. Right now, it's the Cape Verde team's goal keeper – Josimar Jose Evora Dias – better known as Vozinha.

Rep. Nydia Velázquez's retirement has opened up a competitive primary in a New York City Congressional district. The race to replace her is a proxy battle about the future of the Democratic Party.

Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran scheduled to take place Friday were postponed due to continued Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

With his latest album U, Baauer aims to inject good vibes into the world. It's a sunny collage of disco, house, breakbeats and more, influenced by the sounds of 2000s dance music.