Firefighters and army helicopters battled a fire that burned through old wooden houses in a fishing town in southwestern Japan.(Image credit: Kyodo News)
New Yorker writer Marc Fisher says Patel became FBI director without senior law enforcement experience because of his loyalty to Trump and willingness to seek…
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
'Struggling artists' isn't a trope, according to a new report. The survey asked more than 2,600 artists about everything from hours worked to housing.(Image credit:…
November 19 is World Toilet Day — officially declared by the United Nations to bring attention to the the 3.4 billion people who live without…
President Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House visit. And, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals the president's low approval…
A schoolgirl who was abducted with 24 others from a dormitory in northwestern Nigeria has escaped and is safe, as hunters joined security forces in…
Simple mechanics and diverse modes turn Kirby Air Riders into a racing game to rival Mario Kart World, a fellow Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. (Image…
With a new flu virus variant circulating, scientists fear more sickness this winter. The vaccine may be slightly less effective but doctors still urge getting…
Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun.(Image…
