For the swing voters NPR is regularly checking in with as part of its Swing Shift series, the election results brought mixed emotions, as does the pending Democratic control of Congress.

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large exchange of prisoners of war. U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi led to this decision, marking the biggest humanitarian release since the war began in 2022.

Iran-backed operatives have been charged over nearly 20 attacks, including a plot on a U.K. base housing U.S. troops. Separately, a U.S. soldier is held in the U.K. on Russia spying claims.

Rep. Kevin Kiley, a former Republican turned independent, lost his reelection bid. He discusses what went wrong for the GOP, the challenges of the two-party system and how Congress could work better.

ExxonMobil has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Venezuelan government and its state-owned oil company to explore opportunities in the country.

American prison officials are looking to European nations like Germany and Norway for a roadmap on how to design a prison that emphasizes rehabilitation and a successful return to life on the outside.

Whether you're hosting friendsgiving or Thanksgiving, we've got foolproof turkey recipes, advice on how to stay present while hosting, and directions on how to create a stunning floral arrangement.

Swatters are increasingly using AI technology that creates synthetic voices or sound effects to generate remarkably believable fake emergency calls to law enforcement.