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Croatia has closed highways leading in from Serbia. And neighboring Hungary has started building a fence on its border with Croatia, in addition to two others along its borders.

After Chinese scientists announced in April that they had edited the genes in human embryos, many researchers said it shouldn't be done. Scientists in London say they want to do it for research only.

People on food stamps on average ate fewer fruits and vegetables and had worse diets than other Americans, a study finds. It reflects the challenges of eating well on limited means.

NPR has learned that 16 aircraft — including four attack jets and as many attack helicopters — have landed in Syria at a forward operating base at Latakia.

After days of intense debate, the controversial security bills were approved allowing the Self-Defense Forces to be deployed overseas for the first time since World War II.

Childhood malnutrition and unsafe water are no longer in the top 10 of risks for death. But lifestyle-related risks, from smoking to diets high in salt and low in fruits, are killing millions.

Eric Fanning is President Obama's choice to lead the Army, which could make him the first openly gay secretary of one of the military branches.

Francis has a full schedule, which includes a meeting with Cuban President Raul Castro in Havana and President Obama in Washington, D.C., where he will also address a joint meeting of Congress.

Aides for Marco Rubio and Rand Paul's campaign scuffled in a Michigan bar on Thursday. American political history is littered with other similar confrontations.

Despite a campaign season that so far has been dominated by frustration and anger, Millennials don't seem angry — they're disappointed. But with who and what? And how will that affect their vote?