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National Night Out events bring local police and neighborhoods together every August. But after a year of deadly confrontations involving police, some communities are embracing alternative events.

Law enforcement agencies across the country have policies protecting people of color from being racially profiled.Studies have shown, however, that Black…

NPR correspondent and music buff Don Gonyea takes listeners for a drive on the campaign trail in Iowa.

Reporter Jake Bernstein helped break the story of the Panama Papers, the leaked documents that detail the offshore tax havens of the super rich. His new book is Secrecy World.

Republicans in Congress want to cut SNAP funding by 20 percent and transform the program. But proponents, including economists in the White House, say it keeps millions of families out of poverty.

Also this week: What Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath teach us about the true nature of America.

Visitors at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park can hear newly-restored Edison talking dolls. They are the stuff of nightmares. This story originally aired May 5 on All Things Considered.

The group faults the U.S. on a range of issues, including the use of excessive force by police. It also says governments "must stop pretending the protection of civilians is beyond their power."

The cobra was likely kept as a pet. Authorities warned residents to watch their children closely and tell them to avoid snakes.

Many towns in eastern Germany suffered sharp population declines after reunification as the young and educated left. One mayor hopes to rebuild his community with the help of Middle Eastern migrants.

The British soul singer, whose new album Water for Your Soul is out July 31, is known for her big voice. But since she began performing at age 14, she's also learned a thing or two about perseverance.

The contests taking place in five states could winnow the GOP field and determine each party's presidential nominees. More than 1,000 delegates are at stake. Here's what to watch in each state.