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In her new book of nonfiction, Val McDermid takes a break from the crime novels she's known for. NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with the Scottish writer about "Winter: The Story of a Season."

President Trump is ushering in yet another iteration of GOP foreign policy with his latest moves.

Five German mountaineers died after being hit by an avalanche in South Tyrol, in northern Italy, rescuers said on Sunday.

Members of the newspaper's union say they have been warned the company could cut as many as 300 jobs, although no announcement has been made.

In one family, three generations of American women explore how choices around becoming mothers have changed at the same time the U.S. birth rate has dropped.

A Republican redistricting plan in Texas bets that Latinos will vote for the GOP with as much, or more, enthusiasm as they did in 2024. New polling suggests that's a risky bet.

What does a mother’s love feel like? Greg finally has an honest conversation with his mother about his childhood. And, we’ll hear about the challenges of being a mother from prison.

The author Kurt Vonnegut's estate has sued to challenge a Utah law that allows school districts to ban books from their libraries. Supporters of the law say it keeps pornography out of schools.

The U.S. economy chugs into the new year in stronger shape than many forecasters had expected. But Americans remain wary about the high cost of living.

Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super learners can pick up new words by overhearing people talk, just as toddlers can.

The suspect, Thomas Jacob Sanford, served in the Marines from 2004 to 2008, military officials confirmed to NPR. He was killed in a shootout with police.

Also in theaters this week are Aziz Ansari's feature directorial debut and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.