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'Last Seen': After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones

Formerly enslaved people would placed ads in newspapers hoping to find lost children, parents, spouses and siblings. Historian Judith Giesberg tells the stories of some of those families in a new book.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the U.S. in the 1880s, celebrating their friendship and the anniversary of U.S. independence.

Does the U.S. deserve the Statue of Liberty? Not anymore, one French politician says

A French politician suggested the two countries no longer share the values that inspired the gift more than a century ago. The White House sharply rejected his request, which he described as symbolic.

The spending bill fight split Democrats. 2 strategists offer takes on party's future

Democrats have few options to fight Trump in Congress, and it seems challenging to wield the little leverage they do have. We asked two Democratic strategists where the party goes from here.

South African boys from a rural area are briefed by an health worker from Doctors Without Borders before undergoing medical circumcision as a form of HIV prevention. The U.S. has supported male circumcision programs in countries with high rates of HIV. In his address to Congress this week, President Donald Trump listed aid programs that he considers an "appalling waste" and included "$10 million for male circumcision in Mozambique."

Trump says 'male circumcision in Mozambique' is a 'scam.' What's the program about?

In his Tuesday address to Congress, President Trump listed U.S.-funded programs that he considers an "appalling waste" — including "$10 million for male circumcision in Mozambique."

Heat can age you as much as smoking, a new study finds

Exposure to heat can alter the way your DNA works, according to a new study. The effects could lead to long-term health outcomes.

Groups that work to prevent sexual assault and support rape victims are facing funding delays.

Rape crisis centers see funding delays amid Trump administration spending upheaval

Groups addressing sexual violence report not getting expected payments from grants that they depend on to keep running.

Why are the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks stuck? An explainer on the latest

Arab mediators are working to reach a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal that would secure the release of 11 living hostages out of the 24 still believed to be held alive by Hamas in Gaza.

How does deportation work, and how much does it cost? We break it down

NPR spoke to immigration experts and lawyers and reviewed government documents to break down the steps and associated costs of the U.S. deportation process.

'You can now die': The human cost of America's foreign aid cuts in Africa

International aid workers discuss the real-life impact of U.S. aid cuts in their countries and beyond.

15 hours later, a grueling ER shift ends in 'The Pitt' season finale

The first season of The Pitt focused on the toll that work takes on doctors and nurses. It's also been a stellar season of TV.

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