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President Trump used his first prime-time address from the Oval Office to make the case for a $5.7 billion border wall. That demand and Democrats' opposition has led to a partial government shutdown.

President Trump addressed the nation from the Oval Office, pressing Congress again to provide funding for a border wall. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer refused.

Last year, the Davos scene was marked by grand entrances and ambitious power politics. But this year, the power of several word leaders is in decline and the global economy is shaky.

The Drama Book Shop, which has served the acting community for more than 100 years, was slated to close this month. But Lin-Manuel Miranda and his Hamilton partners stepped in to purchase the shop.

The Coast Guard is the only military branch that falls under the Department of Homeland Security. Steve Inskeep talks to former Commandant Thad Allen about what that means during the shutdown.

According to a new report, China's war against air pollution shows promising results. But there is evidence of backsliding as winter nears.

New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood announces that the Trump Foundation is dissolving, amid allegations the president misused funds. NPR talks to The Washington Post's David Fahrenthold.

After her precarious entrance into the world, the Cincinnati Zoo is celebrating another "Fiona" milestone: Cincinnati's beloved hippo now weighs in at…

The National Weather Service warns of "potentially life-threatening conditions" from strong rip currents and powerful waves.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of computer and information technology (IT) occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from…