Swalwell's resignation follows allegations of sexual assault and misconduct made by multiple women against the California ...

The war in Gaza has hardened positions across the Middle East. But two men say it brought them closer together and convinced them that the "future is peace." That's the title of their new book.

Pope Leo XIV says he will not be deterred by criticism from President Trump, vowing to continue his calls for peace as ...

In 2024, Israel killed Hezbollah's top leaders and is thought to have decimated its arsenal. So how is the Iran-backed group still firing thousands of rockets into Israel?

After years of speculation, New York Times reporter John Carreyrou explains why he thinks he identified the true founder of Bitcoin.

Rep. Eric Swalwell, of California, is the latest member of Congress accused of sexual misconduct. How common is a story like ...

There’s keeping a low profile and then there’s author James Wolff. Not his real name. It's a pseudonym. James Wolff had a ...

A U.S. blockade of Iranian ports has gone into effect Monday, while President Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal.

From 1959 to 1984, some 93,000 people set out on an exodus. They were promised paradise, but ended up trapped in North Korea. Survivors have won an initial victory, but still face an uphill battle.

President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on Sunday. In a post on social media and comments to reporters, Trump said the American-born Pope is weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy.

We take a moment to remember former NPR audio engineer Brian Jarboe, who died on Monday. As a colleague, he was kind, agile and skilled in the studio — and he always had a guitar pick on him.

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell is suspending his campaign for governor of California, as he faces allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's ...