HOLIDAYS WEEKENDS

For children in developing countries, cancer care is largely out of reach. But new research is challenging assumptions that it’s too costly and complicated.

A deal years in the making is getting federal regulatory approval to move forward. The $26 billion merger is subject to court approval, and state attorneys general are seeking to block the deal.

By breeding and migrating earlier, some birds are adapting to climate change. But it’s probably not happening fast enough for some species to survive, according to new research.

Inspired by gospel, the standout from U2’s American experiment, The Joshua Tree, has become a rock ‘n’ roll hymn, even finding its way into real-life church services.

The U.S. growth rate fell to 2.1% in the second quarter amid a slowdown in exports. The Trump administration has targeted a growth rate of 3% or above, citing the Republican tax cuts passed in 2017.

Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival has countless comedy performances at indoor venues — but organizers say it’s important that the fun spills out onto the streets, with clowns, dancers and puppets.

Congress is unlikely to pass ambitious policies like “Medicare for All” or the Green New Deal, even if a Democratic proponent of them were elected. But there are plenty of reasons to run on them.

Happiness, says one researcher, is the sum of many positive moments throughout the day. Something as simple as a friendly chat in the elevator can boost your mood. So put down your phone and try it.

The agreement is different from plans expected to be announced by the Trump administration that would weaken national emissions standards.

“He said the conditions were horrible, inhumane. And he was about to sign a deportation order … even though he was born here,” Francisco Galicia’s lawyer told NPR.

Bipartisan lawmakers have criticized Saudi Arabia’s actions in the Yemen conflict where thousands of civilians have died, and Saudi Arabia’s role in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

“It was like flying in a dream,” Franky Zapata said, after his trip across the Channel from northern France ended with a crash into the water.

The Trump administration has released details of a $16 billion plan to compensate farmers who’ve lost money as a result of the trade dispute with China. Some economists say it’s too generous.

Battered by a drop in sales and profits, Nissan plans cuts around the world — including more than 1,400 jobs in the United States. It’s the latest sign of tumultuous times for the car industry.

The panel released its findings a day after former special counsel Robert Mueller warned of ongoing threats.

Americans are buying less beer from big breweries, so companies are getting creative to attract customers. Pabst is testing what one customer describes as a “Frappuccino” — with an alcoholic kick.

The possible travel ban against Guatemala comes after the Central American nation said it couldn’t sign a deal with the Trump administration to force migrants to claim asylum there instead of the U.S.

“The Justice Department upholds the rule of law — and we owe it to the victims and their families to carry forward the sentence imposed by our justice system,” Attorney General William Barr said.

Essebsi rose to power in 2014 after the Arab Spring protests. But his political career spanned 70 years.

As President Vladimir Putin approaches his 20th year in power, anger over bread-and-butter issues is sparking demonstrations across the country.

The central U.S. just experienced the most widespread river flooding ever recorded there. Flood defenses in major cities largely performed well, but many smaller communities were simply overwhelmed.

R.L. Maizes’ new story collection is a quirky mix of humor, gravity and warmth. She’s drawn to outsiders who yearn for connection and who display behaviors and feelings they’re not proud of.

Democrats reeled in their white whale at last, but he fought against being the prize they wanted.

Since launching stateside in 2011, the green logo of Spotify has come to be, almost like Kleenex, synonymous with the weird new world of streaming. So, dozens of billions of dollars later, what’s up?

The high-profile incident, which the musician and record producer insists is a case of self-defense, has seen celebrities and even President Trump rally to his cause.

NPR sent photographers across the country to document the differences between school districts.

Scientists hoping to get more diversity of ancestry among medical research volunteers need to grapple with the history of medical exploitation, says a Columbia University bioethicist.

Today, “inequality is endemic” in America’s public schools, according to a new report.

His resignation comes after nearly two weeks of street protests. On Monday, hundreds of thousands of people shut down a large highway.