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California lawmakers are vowing to fast-track a handful of new gun restrictions in the wake of the Texas school shooting, which left 19 children dead

Russian President Vladimir Putin has broken his silence on the Ukraine crisis, accusing the U.S. of trying to lay a trap for Russia. Diplomatic talks continue.

Just days ago — during another round of peace talks — Russia said it would reduce its troop presence around the capital Kyiv. Ukrainians are skeptical that Russia is going to relieve pressure.

Charles Addams' goal was never to create fear, but to defuse it — infusing the horror with a playfulness that appealed even to those who prefer daylight to the witching hour.

San Francisco will pilot a program aimed at increasing racial and economic diversity of juries in criminal trials/ The University of California will require all students, staff and faculty at its 10 campuses to get the flu vaccine/ California's state Department of Justice is joining a lawsuit against companies that make and sell "ghost gun" kits/ State Attorney General Rob Bonta said yesterday the suit targets three companies: Blackhawk, M-D-X and Glockstore/ This month, Oakland will honor the legacy of the Black Panther Party with art and community events across the city.

It took five days and 15 tries, but Kevin McCarthy was finally elected speaker of the House. What it means for the Republican Party and the next two years.

Many Iowans cannot remember a time when Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley did not represent them in Washington. But as he seeks an eighth term, he faces his toughest race yet.

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa about their new book, His Name is George Floyd: One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice.

As the first few Gen Z candidates navigate runs for Congress, questions remain over how coming of age during intense national political division will shape Gen Z candidates' approach to politics.

A six-time All-Star, Sutter won the Cy Young Award in 1979 and posted 300 saves in a 12-year career with the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves. He died Thursday in Cartersville, Ga.

Georgia's crucial U.S. Senate general runoff election goes into its final weekend of voting.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with State Department spokesman Ned Price about where diplomatic efforts are in the standoff with Russia over Ukraine.