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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to China this weekend for some high stakes diplomacy. But Washington says it doesn't expect major breakthroughs from this trip.

Ahead of the Winter Olympics in Milan in February, curling superfans turn out in Sioux Falls, S.D., for trials to determine which U.S. team will compete in "chess on ice" against the world.

As a new year begins, a hike up Africa's highest peak is a reminder that slowing down is sometimes the key to success.

The departure adds to a string of recent personnel changes at the Department of Homeland Security, a year into President Trump's administration.

Artificial intelligence on the agenda for President Trump's upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Sky-high gas prices have drivers going out of their way for discounts at the pump. Oil executives warn that even higher prices might be on the horizon.

Vladimir Putin won re-election to a fourth term as president in a landslide last year. Now, protests are breaking out around the country as dissatisfaction with the government grows.

President Trump was impeached for inciting his supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol. The violence and its aftermath will be an enduring symbol of his four years in the White House.

Doctors hate online rankings, saying patients don't get the nuances of medicine. But health care reviews on Yelp are more positive overall than they are for restaurants and other services.

For Flint resident Jeneyah McDonald, using bottled water for everything has become an onerous but necessary routine. Still, she worries about the effects that toxic tap water will have on her sons.

Helicopter images of Moore, Oklahoma show tracts of devastated neighborhoods.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ravi Patel about his new TV series Pursuit of Happiness.

Some evangelical circles have incubated and spread conspiracy theories for years. It's part of a movement called Christian nationalism that researchers call a threat to American democracy.

In the depth of winter, chef Kathy Gunst simmers up hearty pots of beans, vegetables, meat, herbs and stock. But at this point in the season, when the promise of spring is right around the corner, she feels especially drawn to lighter soups to sustain and nourish.

Trump is set to address the nation after saying the U.S. will withdraw from Iran in 2-3 weeks. And, the president will be at the Supreme Court today as arguments on birthright citizenship begin.

The House tried twice to craft a proposal to end the shutdown and extend the debt ceiling, but both failed to find traction within the GOP. Now, the Senate has restarted talks of its own. The bottom line, however, is that with just hours to go before the U.S. tops its borrowing authority, there's no solid plan on the table.

Ex-President Trump returns to Washington to deliver a policy speech. The next round of COVID vaccine boosters may be available earlier than expected. China's economy stumbled in the second quarter.

Mario Cristobal, head coach at the University of Miami, has brought the Hurricanes back to the national spotlight. His approach mirrors the values instilled by his Cuban-American parents: hard work, toughness, and dedication. On Monday, his Hurricanes face undefeated Indiana in the College Football Playoff championship.

Israel's military expands Gaza ground offensive — targets all Hamas strongholds. The Purdue Pharma OxyContin settlement lands at the Supreme Court. Former Rep. Liz Cheney's new book is out Tuesday.

President Trump said on Friday the U.S. military had "totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran's crown jewel, Kharg Island." This, as all six crew members on a refueling plane that went down in western Iraq were confirmed dead.