In his last term, Trump reinstated the "Mexico City Policy," which prohibits groups receiving U.S. aid from offering or discussing abortion. This time he may even expand the policy.

As President-elect Donald Trump swiftly fills up his cabinet with loyal supporters, some messy – and public -- in-fighting is holding up a crucial economic appointment.

On this week's installment of "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, Emma Carlson Berne was at a restaurant, feeling overwhelmed when someone told her just what she needed to hear.

Amid geopolitical uncertainties, Taiwan has slashed its investment in China to the lowest level in nearly a quarter century as the island strives to "derisk" itself from its powerful neighbor.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with ranking member of the House intelligence committee Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., about president-elect Donald Trump's national security appointments.

President Biden's decision to let Ukraine use long-range missiles against Russia could escalate the war. But this may also make it easier for his successor to negotiate a peace deal.

Parents get childcare help from peers and elders in this multigenerational community in Portland, Ore. It looks like an apartment complex, but shared spaces, meals and committees make it much more.

In an effort to address child safety concerns, digital gaming platform Roblox announced Monday that it is rolling out a major update to its safety features and parental controls.

The monarch butterfly -- one of the most widely recognized and widely dispersed insects in North America -- is in trouble. Federal wildlife officials will soon decide whether it deserves protections ...

NPR's Juana Summers talks with musician Wyatt Flores about his new album Welcome to the Plains and his honesty around mental health.

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department, Matt Gaetz, is continuing to generate controversy, after an attorney says his clients testified about Gaetz's illicit activities.

President-elect Trump has said he wants to shutter the U.S. Education Department. Here's what it could look like if he succeeds.