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Tens of millions of U.S. homes are threatened by rising seas. Communities across the country are planning for that future, but there are challenges to even having the discussion.

What will the next year bring? We asked experts for their forecasts on humanitarian aid, the refugee crisis, global health and other topics.

Car production is shrinking in China's Chongqing, and auto workers struggle to transition.

The Supreme Court begins a new term with just eight justices, as the fight over Brett Kavanaugh's nomination continues. And for the first time in over 30 years, the court is left without a swing vote.

The Toraja people of Indonesia keep the preserved bodies of their deceased relatives at home for years. They're saving up for a big funeral. But there's a deeper reason for the custom.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about federal aid to address the coronavirus' economic impact. The Senate is working on another measure that could total $1 trillion.

E.J. Dionne calls on the Democratic party to unite under what he calls a banner of decency, dignity and democracy. Has that happened?

Illinois lawmakers last year moved to crack down on acts of violence committed in a place of worship. The legislation , signed by Governor JB Pritzker,...

The GOP operative has repeatedly denied conspiring with the Russians who attacked the presidential race. Stone, who had expected to be indicted in the Mueller probe, says he's only guilty of "hype."

UPDATED 6:25 a.m. | McLean County officials expressed bipartisan confusion and disappointment Tuesday after learning that the state will close…