The U.S. has some of the toughest environmental laws in the world and has been content to let other countries mine, and buy ...

Protesters oppose a measure that would reshape the county's founding treaty between Indigenous Māori and the British Crown.

The decision marks another victory for abortion rights advocates after voters in seven states passed measures in support of ...

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Matías Gómez Léautaud, lead analyst with the Eurasia Group, about how Mexico is preparing for another Trump term as president.

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Spirit Airlines says it will continue flying as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Monday's announcement follows ...

In Nevada, federal land managers have approved a new lithium mine that could supply 37,000 new electric cars a year. But a new lawsuit and the reelection of Donald Trump pose challenges.

President-elect Trump has said he wants to shutter the U.S. Education Department. Here's what it could look like if he succeeds.

Conventional political wisdom says high turnout elections are good for Democrats. Well, 2024 says maybe not. So will Republicans rethink long-held positions on voting access?

As President-elect Donald Trump swiftly fills up his cabinet with loyal supporters, some messy – and public -- in-fighting is holding up a crucial economic appointment.

Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel's military attacks on Gaza constitute genocide. It's the first time he's publicly suggested that Israel may be engaged in genocide.