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People in the Northern Mariana Islands — remote U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean — are dealing with the aftermath of intense winds and severe flooding from Super Typhoon Bavi.

Many towns have regulations about when a homeowner can cut down their own trees. We examine these laws, and one lawsuit in particular, to learn more about what ownership means in a legal sense.

Thousands of travelers arrive at Muir Woods to find locked gates and few answers as the shutdown ripples through America's national parks.

Parades and memorials across Europe marking 80 years since Nazi Germany's surrender at the end of World War II.

What did some swing state voters think of President Trump's primetime speech on elections?

A breakfast pudding in the ancient city of Aleppo evokes memories both sweet and bitter.

Traditional lawns may be green, but that doesn't mean they're good for the environment. The team at NPR's Life Kit podcast report on one lawn alternative that's gaining popularity.

In Iowa, a state senator is trying to keep his seat after leaving the GOP because of Donald Trump. Sen. David Johnson's bid illustrates the promise and perils of independent runs.

"Beep" baseball uses sound to guide visually impaired players to hit the ball and run the bases.

The sport of beep baseball uses sound to guide visually impaired players to hit the ball and run the bases.