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Smart guns have mainly been the stuff of movies. In the real world, technological and political challenges have meant the high-tech devices haven't become a reality. That may be about to change.

The lenders including J.P.Morgan and Wells Fargo would deposit $30 billion into the beleaguered midsized lender as part of the rescue.

NPR critic Linda Holmes explains why action sequences that don't echo into the movie theater next door should be appreciated.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state will pay to build 1,200 small homes to help house the homeless population.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced several plans this week to fix the city's streets and roads.

The violence in Sudan has claimed the life of a beloved Sudanese American doctor. One of his colleague's talks about Dr. Sulieman's legacy — and the devastating toll of the fighting in Khartoum.

Facing worsening homelessness and sprawling illegal encampments, some American cities are resorting to setting up regulated, outdoor shelters even in the dead of winter.

A sweeping redevelopment aimed at drawing wealthy residents to Jeddah is displacing thousands and raising questions about how Saudi Arabia carries out its megaprojects.

A lack of poll workers across the county who speak certain languages has made voting more difficult for some voters, advocates for immigrants say.

The historic Hotel del Coronado plans to reopen Friday, hotel management announced this week, ending the first closure in the hotel's 132-year history.