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The measure banned abortions as soon as a heartbeat is detected in the fetus — as early as six weeks into pregnancy. The law was enacted in 2013.

The decision is expected to affect the fates of some 2,100 juvenile murderers who now have the possibility of parole.

Discover Nature this week as you discover the diverse value of our native trees."As strong as an oak."It's a saying that's spanned generations.…

Many financial restrictions were lifted Jan. 16 as part of Iran's nuclear deal with world powers. President Hassan Rouhani is already in Europe amid reports Iran may buy more than 100 Airbus planes.

Some of the times registered by the robot built by two engineers in Kansas City are under 1.2 seconds; they'll go for a world record next week.

The people in a tiny town in Greenland manage to stay (reasonably) happy even without the sun. But they're sure glad to have it back.

The Danish government is determined to persuade asylum seekers not to come to Denmark. Its plan to order police to seize cash and valuables from asylum seekers is sparking an outcry.

In parts of Chicago, violence is unavoidable, with effects similar to being in a war zone. The Urban Warriors program connects kids with veterans who may understand what they've been through.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Amr Hamzawy, visiting scholar at Stanford University, about the fifth anniversary of the Egyptian revolution. He describes a political climate similar to five years ago.

There's a new poll every day. But what do they really tell us? And can we believe them? NPR explains why voters should approach polls with increasing skepticism this year.