NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Brian Taylor, who teaches Russian politics at Syracuse University, about the call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the leader of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.

Maria Pappas is the treasurer of Cook County, Ill., but also is the star of her own unique calendar that has developed a cult following.

The dreidel is best known as a beloved Hanukkah tradition. But it actually started as a European gambling toy, only acquiring religious significance in the new world.

Governor Jeff Landry promises to make Louisiana government operate more efficiently. State Representative Jack McFarland is ...

Research explains how foxes hunting mice can plunge down into the snow at high speeds without injuring their poor little ...

The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness.

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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said he respects the judge’s ruling, but plans to appeal. Provisions of the legislation ...

A recent report found Louisiana’s Department of Education (LDOE) does not monitor the use of seclusion and restraint because ...

Among other accusations, the committee found Gaetz engaged in sexual activity with a 17-year-old girl and used or possessed ...

Amid concerns about the complexity and stress of college admissions, some schools are flipping the script by offering to admit students who haven't even applied. It's called direct admissions.

When his parents were killed in the Hamas-led on Israel October 7th, 2023, Moaz Inon put aside a successful tourism business career to focus on something else: peaceful co-existence with Palestinians.