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The tobacco giant is supporting its first cigarette tax — 60 cents more per pack. But some health groups oppose Missouri's ballot measure, as do some education groups that would benefit from the tax.

Many anti-obesity programs focus on children's diet and behavior during the school year. A new study is the latest of many that finds the weight gain comes when kids are out for summer vacation.

More and more campaigns employ teams of opposition researchers. The shadowy world of "oppo" has evolved from a job for campaign interns to the realm of professionals and big money.

The City Council has directed staff to develop a comprehensive set of regulations governing vacation rental properties in San Diego and bring them back for consideration within four months.

The Syrian capital carries on with the rhythms of business as usual despite five years of war. NPR's Alison Meuse, who has been covering the war from Beirut, Lebanon, shares her impressions.

The top of the mailer describes the network as "a nonprofit open platform for nonpartisan journalists," but that's not exactly true.

Overall, sedan sales in the U.S. are expected to show a drop between 6 and 8 percent. Consumers are going for SUVs and trucks instead.

Oakland is rethinking how much medical marijuana dispensaries should pay the city to operate and who gets those licenses. It's also trying to promote diversity in an industry dominated by white men.

It's a show of support for the tribe that has been rallying against construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, which the tribe says could contaminate drinking water and harm sacred lands.

Many U.S. Christians have struggled this year with what faith means when it comes time to make political choices, and even whether faith and politics should mix.