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The United Nations today sent its top humanitarian official, John Holmes, to Sri Lanka to push for more protection for civilians trapped in the island's war zone. The UN estimates nearly 6,500 civilians have been killed there in the last three months. The conventional war now appears to be in its final stages. But does that mean the island's civil conflict is finally at an end? NPR's South Asia Correspondent Philip Reeves reports.

The former president is campaigning in South Carolina on Saturday night in the district of one GOP lawmaker who voted for impeachment and is facing a primary challenge from a Trump-backed opponent.

Ibram X. Kendi has been reading a lot of books about "the human rainbow" to his daughter — so we asked him to recommend some books kids can read to gain a better understanding of race in America.

Don Gonyea talks with Mark Wolfe of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association about how inflation is affecting low income Americans.

When the house where the iconic '80s baseball movie "Bull Durham" was filmed went on the market, it attracted a lot more fans than buyers.

Hamas says it has agreed to Israel's request to speed up release of Israeli hostages, including two men held around a decade. The bodies of members of a young family are among those it will hand over.

The El Paso Art Association invites us to Deck the Walls December 7, 2024 until 6pm. Join the Association for a studio open house at the Art Junction along with a holiday gift market.

Experts say the request is a long shot, legally speaking. But even if it fails, it could still be a win for Trump politically. NPR traveled to West Virginia to explore why.

Navarro was the former trade adviser, while Scavino was former deputy chief of staff. The two had been named in earlier committee subpoenas to testify.

The agency said it and other law enforcement agencies are looking for 47-year-old Gregory Yetman. The FBI was being joined by law enforcement officers from state, county and local police.