During Ramadan, Zahra Roach's Muslim faith means she fasts during the day. She loves the tradition of making samosas with her family to break their fast together.

In Wyoming and Colorado, people expressed anger and exasperation at members of Congress who held town halls.

Pope Francis is leaving a hospital in Rome Sunday morning, after five months there. He will recuperate for at the Vatican for another two months.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Sylvie Boudreau of the Haskell Free Library and Opera House as Canadians will no longer be allowed to use the American entrance to the building on the border with Quebec.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with director Geremy Jasper about the importance of the soundtrack in his new post-apocalyptic musical O'Dessa.

A male blue-lined octopus often becomes their partner's meal after mating but the University of Queensland's Fabio Cortesi tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe some males have found a way to survive.

The Pendleton Act of 1883 removed political influence from many federal jobs. Its influence shaped the civil service President Trump is now seeking to reshape.

The Pontiff left the hospital on Sunday following treatment for a severe respiratory infection that led to bilateral ...

ROME — Appearing weak but in good spirits, Pope Francis on Sunday briefly greeted hundreds faithfuls from a balcony at Rome's ...

People in Lebanon say they're in a state of panic after Israel struck parts of the country Saturday in response to rocket fire at northern Israel.

Patients and parents speak out after Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital joined other hospitals in stopping gender-affirming surgeries after an executive order threatening loss of federal funding.