Cascarones are confetti-filled egg shells that families smash over each other's heads as part of Easter celebrations in Texas ...

The Russian president announced a temporary ceasefire, citing humanitarian reasons, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of ...

The Russian president announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called ...

In honor of National Poetry month, WBOI’s Julia Meek discusses Poetz Portal’s mission and the power of the spoken word with ...

The two countries will begin having experts meet to discuss details of a possible deal over Tehran's rapidly advancing ...

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the Chicago Bulls cap that is being cited as evidence of a deported Maryland man's gang ...

The Trump administration is reinterpreting a key word in the Endangered Species Act that could have big consequences for species at risk.

Tiny Desk Concerts have gone viral online. Now, the performances have been turned into a radio show, only on public radio stations across the country.

"ROMEO" stands for "retired older men eating out" -- and it's one way to keep older guys from being too isolated. Just don't call it a support group!

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to meet again for nuclear talks. President Trump has not ruled out military strikes if talks fail.

Among those fearful of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown are adoptees who grew up thinking they were U.S. citizens — only to find out years later, in adulthood, they're not.

"The Wedding Banquet" is a remake of Ang Lee's romantic comedy about marriages of convenience. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to director Andrew Ahn about the four gay friends, family and tolerance.