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Senate negotiators have reached an agreement on a $118 billion bipartisan bill to address the U.S. border with Mexico. The Senate is expected to hold an initial procedural vote on the bill this week.

Colleen Karsnick and Alaittin Pasa live in southern Turkey. Pasa and Karsnick, who's originally from Michigan, describe the aftermath of earthquakes that hit the region.

Having a good time doesn't have to cost you financially. NPR listeners share ten ideas for fun things to do on a budget.

The struggling retailer says it's exploring all options, including restructuring and filing for bankruptcy relief.

The governor called for repealing the state’s pension tax and increasing the earned income tax credit that helps low- and moderate-income workers. Meanwhile, republicans countered with a call for reducing income taxes for all individuals and corporations.

Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: For the Culture, The People Who Report More Stress, Dreaming Whilst Black and Little Fires Everywhere.

Schools are opening up around the country, and the third year in the shadow of a pandemic brings new challenges but also new hope.

City officials say the smokestack, which looms over the I-75 and I-94 interchange just north of downtown Detroit, will come down by controlled implosion around sunrise on Sunday. But at least one group that campaigned to shut the incinerator down is unhappy about the plans for its demise.

A new study finds that the government had a rare moment of generosity toward the arts during the pandemic. Out of over $4 trillion, $53 billion went to arts and entertainment across the U.S.

Our reporter spoke to residents of Kibera, known as Africa's largest urban slum. Many had not yet heard that the World Health Organization ended the state of "emergency." They had strong reactions.