Generations of one family's women think they can never keep a man in the new novel "Cursed Daughters." NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Oyinkan Braithwaite about the power of negative thinking.

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...

Along Lebanon's border, Israel has continued demolitions and attacks despite a ceasefire in the country's war with Hezbollah ...

Scientists say the return to "standard time" is good for our health. But the time change can be disruptive and we must also ...

President Trump and several others now high up in his second administration have been talking about using the National Guard ...

In 2008, when banning same-sex marriage in California was put on the ballot, Kate Elsley's commute changed. Seeing signs ...

President Trump's administration faces deadlines on Monday to tell two federal judges whether it will continue to fund SNAP, ...

Over the weekend there were violent clashes between federal agents, witnesses and protesters. Locals say the festivities were ...

Earlier this year, "quiet" was one word to describe the Virginia race for governor. Then came DOGE, a text message scandal down ballot, a redistricting surprise, the government shutdown and more.

A fire and explosion at a convenience store in northwestern Mexico killed at least 23 people, including children, and injured ...

President Trump met with President Xi on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit last week. APEC's host ...

Police said two people who were wounded remain in a life-threatening condition after the attack on Saturday. Passengers ...