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The definition of what it means to be a U.S. citizen has evolved both legally and socially -- a new book looks at who gets to claim citizenship.

Republicans and Democrats are embracing their own takes on populism to respond to shifting politics in the country.

In 1982, Jean Muenchrath and her boyfriend went mountaineering in California's Sierra Nevada. Then, an unexpected storm veered them dangerously off course. Luckily, their unsung hero found them.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with the 54-year-old curler, Rich Ruohonen, the oldest American Winter Olympian to ever compete

A long-lost 1897 George Melies film, arguably the first robot science fiction story committed to film, has made its way to the Library of Congress.

Iran's foreign minister rejected the idea of a ceasefire or new talks with the Trump administration, and said Iran is prepared for the possibility of a U.S. ground invasion.

President Trump spoke live for the first time Monday since the U.S. and Israel began striking Iran, sharing his administration's objectives for the country.

The Food and Drug Administration aims to evaluate treatments for rare diseases based on plausible evidence that they would work — without requiring a clinical trial first.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Pentagon official Dana Stroul about the latest round of Iran talks and the potential for military action.

Myanmar's is holding its first elections since the military seized power five years ago. It could give the military junta more legitimacy.

Super Bowl spots showed advertisers wanted lots of buzz but not controversy.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former NATO Ambassador Kurt Volker about the role of the alliance in the U.S.-Israel-Iran war.