Trump is sentenced in hush money case -- but gets no penalty or fine
President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction, meaning he will get a criminal record but no other penalties.
Tagovailoa rejects calls to retire after 3rd official concussion of his NFL career
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will return to practice Wednesday -- after sitting out the past month following another concussion.
Each year at this time, tombstone tourists take in the sights at cemeteries
Loren Rhoads -- the author of “222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die” -- acts as our cemetery travel guide this Halloween season. They have the most beautiful gardens and fascinating monuments.
In Japan, struggling for the right of married couples to have different last names
Japan is the only nation where married couples must use the same surname. Critics say it violates women’s rights and, unless the rule is scrapped, all Japanese could be surnamed Sato in 500 years.
Which party controls the House could be determined by deeply blue California
Control of the House of Representatives could run through California. There are at least five House seats in the state that are considered among the closest in the country.
Why Italy is squarely at the heart of an immigration debate roiling Europe
Italy's right wing government insists it will continue to process migrant arrivals from North Africa in detention centers in neighboring Albania -- despite a court decision that sent individuals back.
Remembering Dodgers pitching star Fernando Valenzuela who died at age 63
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Tuesday night that pitching star Fernando Valenzuela has died. In 1981, he won the National League’s Cy Young award and was the National League's Rookie of the Year.
Morning news brief
Donald Trump continues to be inflammatory as the campaign nears an end. Control of the House could be determined by California. Italy plans to keep processing migrants from North Africa in Albania.
Trump makes more than 100 threats to prosecute or punish perceived enemies
An NPR investigation has found that former president Donald Trump has made more than 100 threats to investigate, prosecute, imprison or otherwise punish his perceived opponents.
How jobs in certain industries in Western Pennsylvania help determine votes
Steel as well as oil and gas are traditional industries in Western Pennsylvania. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with people in those industries to see how their work shapes their votes.
Taiwanese opera troupe prepares a lavish, multi-day performance for the gods
A Taiwanese opera troupe prepares a lavish, multi-day performance - for the gods.