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Dozens of Texas Democrats left the state to protest a redistricting map, facing potentially steep consequences. Lawmaker walkouts have had mixed success in the past — so what is there to gain?

In his new book, King of Kings, Scott Anderson chronicles the upheaval that deposed Iran's reigning monarch — and the blunders by American policymakers that played a key role in the outcome.

Seasonal employees counting on housing at Yosemite were asked to volunteer for the park while the government was unable to onboard them at the start of the summer.

Chilean families are having only one child on average. U.S. birthrates are also dropping but it's unclear whether the U.S. will follow into the growing group of "very low" birthrate countries.

Lebanon has lost one of its most beloved artists, the playwright and musician Ziad Rahbani.

The State Department denied one Venezuelan Little League team entry into the U.S., but allowed another. NPR's Scott Simon questions how the sports exemption to Trump's travel ban is being applied.

Reneé Rapp conquered Broadway in Mean Girls and the small screen on The Sex Lives of College Girls. Now she's gunning for the pop charts with her new album, Bite Me.

Gender-affirming health care for minors is becoming harder to get, even in states where it's legal. The White House is threatening to cut funding from hospitals that provide it.

Facing global condemnation, Israel has allowed more aid to enter Gaza. But the aid is a fraction of what is needed and collecting it is still deadly for Palestinians.

In a new book, writer Suleika Jaouad explains why journaling is a form of alchemy — and offers tips on how to reignite your practice if you're feeling stuck, bored or uninspired by your own writing.