PARIS — A restrictive outdoor smoking ban has come into force in France, a country where café culture, which often includes a glass of wine and a cigarette, is a way of life. As of Sunday, smokers are ...

This year, more than 2 million Americans will hear the scary words: "You have cancer." Let's say it's someone you know. You may be wondering, What's the best thing to do or say? … Or not say? All too ...

One year after the Supreme Court ruled that cities are allowed to remove homeless encampments, Grants Pass — the Oregon city that gave name to the case — can't legally remove an encampment there.

The Senate is moving ahead on a massive tax and spending bill after a narrow vote, though major disagreements remain, including over Medicaid changes.

Five years ago Beijing imposed a strict national security law in Hong Kong, which effectively outlawed public dissent.

Local authorities said a man armed with a rifle started a fire on a mountain in northern Idaho and then began shooting at ...

Authorities said a fire was reported Sunday afternoon in Coeur d'Alene and that firefighters began taking gunfire shortly ...

In New York City, large throngs of people celebrated as the parade went down Fifth Avenue to downtown. Many of them also ...

We discuss President Trump and Kim Jong Un's past negotiations and the difficulties of reporting on North Korea.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Tyler Kepner of the New York Times about the life and legacy of baseball writer Scott Miller.

Health secretary RFK Jr. has said seed oils, like canola, soybean and sunflower oil are 'poisoning Americans.' But many researchers say the evidence doesn't back up the claims.

Tillis was one of only two Senate Republicans, along with Rand Paul, Ky., who voted against a motion to start debate on ...