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The report from 30 aid and human rights groups faults the U.N. Security Council for its approach to Syria, while also giving credit to current peace efforts.

A historic week in Cuba will be capped by yet another historic visit to the island. The Rolling Stones will play in Havana for the first time ever.

The Russian-backed Syrian army recaptured the ancient city on Sunday, according to state TV. It's a strategic and symbolic victory for the regime against the extremist group.

You might have heard that double-frying food gives you a thicker, crunchier, more soul-completing crust. Here's why it works.

Why would someone pose for a picture with a supposed suicide bomber? In this commentary, NPR's Scott Simon wonders about seeking the price of fame during a dangerous situation.

Our First Mention feature finds the phrase "virtual reality" on All Things Considered on Aug. 8, 1989.

NPR's feature "First Mention" goes back to 1981 to find an early reference to the game Pac-Man.

Scientists measured the microbes that are in the indoor spaces where we spend most of our time. Each city had a unique microbiome, with many outdoor microbes making their way indoors to live with us.

Scientists estimated how contagious the virus is in Colombia — and that gives us some clues to how it might spread in the U.S.

A new study breaks down 1.4 million nights of sleep on college campuses. The results are surprising.