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Some of France's poorest neighborhoods lie just outside of Paris. Improving them is one of the goals of placing Olympic venues there for the 2024 Summer Games.

A busload of hungry tourists and a restaurant kitchen with a near-empty pantry: What could have been a disaster turned into an improvised recipe that's been pleasing crowds for nearly six decades.

Lacrosse originated with Native Americans, who are still some of the finest players. The famed Iroquois Nationals have a new name this season. They consider "Iroquois" a slur.

Government funding runs out at the end of the day on Saturday. House Republicans are trying to reframe the spending fight as a battle over the border, not a war within their own party.

Firefighters are still battling a blaze at a massive frozen-food storage facility near downtown Los Angeles six days after the fire started.

Republicans upended plans to pass a partisan bill to fund ICE after party infighting over unrelated issues snarled their progress.

By winning Sunday, the Spanish football federation has made history as the first to bring home successive World Cup championships on the men's and women's side in the history of the tournament.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks veteran American peace negotiator Aaron David Miller for his thoughts on the new peace process unfolding between Israel and Hamas.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks veteran American peace negotiator Aaron David Miller for his thoughts on the new peace process unfolding between Israel and Hamas.

The Trump administration's crackdown on immigrants in the country illegally is helping provide local jails with much needed revenue. But some people want local officials to stop.

South Korea's success exporting pop culture is benefiting its museums. The National Museum has now become the world's third-most-visited museum behind the Louvre and Vatican museums.

Arizona is holding its primaries Tuesday. For many GOP voters, the weight of President Trump's endorsement may sway them in choosing which candidate to back in their party's nominating contests.

The troubled Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will have their opening ceremony on Friday. We get a sneak preview of how the country will be showcasing its unique culture and heritage.

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. James made the announcement on social media, saying it will be his “last decision”

The Federal Reserve will meet later this month to make a decision on interest rates. But the latest inflation report is likely to make the central bank cautious about additional rate cuts.

At 23, Griner is one of the best female basketball players in the world — and now she's also an author. In a new memoir, she discusses being bullied as a kid and coming out as a lesbian in college.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is running for elected public office for the first time, as the country is roiled by turbulence set in motion by President Trump.

In February, D.C.'s opera company severed its relationship with the Kennedy Center. Now, they're on to their next — and less certain — chapter.

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist who ran a grassroots campaign, is set to win the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, toppling former Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Southwestern Mexico braced for heavy rain and mudslides after Polo became a major hurricane. Forecasters warned another system headed for Hawaii could cause catastrophic flooding later in the week.