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As more and more cultural institutions cut ties with Russian artists and performers, there are questions about whether such actions are effective and ethical.

The Biden administration is encouraging U.S. oil companies to increase their production to help curb record high gasoline prices. But boosting output is easier said than done.

Two years after the pandemic began, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky about the latest omicron subvariant, children's COVID-19 vaccines and the end of most mask mandates.

Hundreds of seafarers are stranded on ships in the Black Sea or in ports as the war in Ukraine grinds on. Many of the stranded are Ukrainians who want to get home. Some are Russian.

A British aid worker detained in Iran for nearly six years has begun her trip home to her family.

The powerful quake struck off the coast of Fukushima on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory and cutting power to more than 2 million Tokyo homes. No casualties have been reported so far.

Recently, five people from Somalia were among 19 who died trying to cross the border to Greece. Allegations have surfaced that they were pushed back by border patrols.

More than 2.5 million people have fled Ukraine in what the U.N. is calling the greatest refugee crisis since World War II.

King Richard is nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture. Will Smith, Isha Price, and Aunjanue Ellis explain how faith motivated the Williams' family.

Organizers at Roland-Garros said Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic should be allowed to compete at the French Open thanks to loosened COVID rules in France.