A publishing dispute has highlighted the issue of recusals by Supreme Court justices. We take a look at the court's policy and its impact.

Trump's policies have complicated his support among beef producers, a key constituency in states where tight Senate races could sway control of the body.

The alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity house has revived discussions on college campuses. We talked to some men who have been thinking and writing about this.

The Mississippi Attorney General says use of force was justified when a toddler died during a police shooting in June.

We journey with a hiker as he records the sounds of 2,600 miles of wilderness on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Human-caused fires, exacerbated by El Nino, have burned forests across Indonesia for months. Smoke from those fires has also reached cities like Singapore and Kuala Lumpur causing major air pollution.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with William Taylor, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, about President Trump's recent moves to support Russia and how that compares to past administrations.

Nigeria is the latest country to report an Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across the region. Kenya confirmed its first ...

A documentary exploring the lives of a Guantanamo military investigator and a tortured inmate has its U.S. premiere at the ...

A respected figure in the world of global health, Dr. Kerry takes on a new responsibility. She says it's challenging but not ...

Coined in the 1980s, October surprises are scandals or newsmaking events that can influence voters just weeks before Election Day.

We also hear more context from Sabrina Corlette, founder of the Center on Health Insurance Reforms at Georgetown University.