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Military service is mandatory in Israel, but the war in Gaza has led some young Israelis to reject this obligation. A small number of young Israelis after choosing jail over the draft.

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to claim more territory in one of the world's most mineral-rich territories.

Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.

Scientists are trying to understand PTSD and other human disorders by studying emotion-related brain circuits in animals, which research suggests may have a lot in common with the human brain.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, a Trump campaign surrogate, about how the new Trump administration would fulfill its promises to voters.

The sometimes uncomfortable sensations we feel in our teeth may be an evolutionary holdover from the scaly exteriors of ancient armored fish.

Key NATO members are upping their defense posture in response to threats from Russia. Experts say the Trump administration's confrontational approach to the alliance is a factor as well.

NPR's Michael Martin talks with Johns Hopkins University historian Sergey Radchenko about Europe's response to U.S. peace proposals for Ukraine and Russia.

Unsecure Wi-Fi networks have been a well-known vulnerability in the tech industry for years. They can let even an unsophisticated hacker capture your traffic and possibly steal your identity.