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Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is believed to have issued his first remarks, via the Telegram app from Moscow, since opposition forces took over the capital over a week ago.

Winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, and it fell at exactly 4:20 a.m. ET on Saturday in the Northern Hemisphere. Here are five ways it's celebrated around the world.

Labor leaders say contractors working on a renovation of the Uptown Normal hotel are violating prevailing wage and other laws for workers at the site.

The Asheville band were the only ones of nearly 5,000 Tiny Desk Contest entrants to play in a convenience store. Lead vocalist Mike Martinez says that setting is more poignant than you might think.

President Obama leaves for a four-nation trip Sunday night. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with correspondent Ari Shapiro about what's on the president's travel agenda.

Chase Compton wrote a series of Yelp reviews chronicling his relationship and breakup with the "love of his life." NPR's Rachel Martin talks to him about sharing his heartbreak on Yelp.

Japan has pledged long-term support for the reconstruction of Ukraine. NPR's A Martinez talks to Noriyuki Shikata, spokesperson for Japan's prime minister.

A bipartisan group of senators hopes to make it harder for the Trump administration to ease sanctions on Russia.

In a dramatic late night session, Mexico's Senate voted on its controversial judicial reform bill. The debate was interrupted when protestors forced their way into the Senate chambers.

In a surprise joint appearance, President Biden and Vice President Harris joined former President Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance at Ground Zero for a Sept. 11 memorial event.