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Both of Canada’s major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that may bring economic disruption in Canada and the U.S.

Each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. NPR readers share theirs.

With efforts to bolster the federal Voting Rights Act unlikely under Republican control of the new Congress, advocates are refocusing on state protections against racial discrimination in elections.

The 140-acre Green Oak Ranch may be Vista's best-kept secret. But it's been making headlines recently, because it's up for sale.

President Biden talked about the sweeping changes he has seen during his long career, urged an end to wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan, and said "some things are more important than staying in power."

Trump’s town hall in Michigan was shorter than his typical campaign rally, but he used the event to discuss everything from the failed attempts on his life to a promise to boost the auto industry.

The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected methanol poisoning outbreak.

There is one economic riddle ahead of Super Bowl Sunday: The egg market has been hit hard by avian flu, but wings are abundant and relatively affordable this year. So what gives?

A septuagenarian multi-media artist is on a road trip with two young filmmakers and a new print of a groundbreaking movie she made three decades ago.

U.S. tariffs could cause the prices of steel and aluminum cans to rise, an increase that may ultimately be passed on to consumers.