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Cuba's power grid collapsed Saturday leaving the country without electricity for a third time in March as the communist government battles with a decaying infrastructure and a U.S.-imposed oil blockade.

What a new round of U.S. sanctions could mean after nearly six months of war with Iran — and years of economic pressure on the country.

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an Ebola outbreak is reshaping life, with fear spreading faster than information and hospitals turning into places of urgent containment rather than care.

When summer rolls around, many parents scramble to sign up their young kids for outdoor activities. But what do you do when extreme heat and wildfire smoke increasingly make the outdoors dangerous?

Many experts had thought sharks didn't exist in the frigid waters of Antarctica.

The primary to replace Rep. Dan Newhouse is a rare opportunity for Washington's Republicans to seek federal office. Candidates representing different wings of the party are testing Trump's influence.

Survivor is a sport, a metaphor for society and yes, entertainment. As its 50th season ends, NPR critic Stephen Thompson ranked every season so far.

State lawmakers propose amending the state Constitution with a green amendment, and new regulations on PFAS.

Attorneys for Krystal Clark have filed an emergency motion demanding her immediate removal from the facility, saying her health is failing due to toxic mold.

Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery.