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Fred Meandro of Toronto started collecting phone books when a library was tossing out old ones. He has 50, dating back as far as 1891. He tells the CBC he loves to look up old hotels or theaters.

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been given a three-year prison sentence for corruption and influence peddling.

The detained former leader appeared for a hearing Monday, a month after being ousted in a coup, as her supporters staged protests, despite a deadly crackdown by police.

The state says it received more than 400 complaints about Griddy in less than two weeks. One woman who was hit with $4,677 on her credit card said, "I do not have the money to pay this bill."

A third vaccine against COVID-19 could be approved this weekend. What are the differences between the three?

People who have been sick with COVID-19 may need only one dose of the normally two-shot vaccines. If that became policy it could extend vaccine supplies, but logistical challenges are daunting.

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines speaks to NPR's Mary Louise Kelly in a wide-ranging interview — her first since she was confirmed in the role.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, on the reports on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, domestic terrorism and her approach to her role.

The former fourth grade teacher, principal and state education commissioner will take the reins at the U.S. Department of Education as the fight intensifies over school reopening.

The Republican bill would enact more restrictions on absentee voting and cut back on weekend early voting hours favored by larger counties, among other changes.