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American women are poised to win far more medals than any other women's squad in Rio. As part of their relentless rise, they're also expected to outpace the U.S. men.

Days away from the general election, NPR reporters discuss real and perceived election threats.

President-elect Joe Biden is set on Thursday to outline his plan for a coronavirus relief package that he wants Congress to act upon quickly after he takes office.

Melissa Block reports from Gulfport, Miss., on the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and on the efforts to help those whose homes have been destroyed.

The Russian ruble lost nearly half its value when Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then, it has been the top-performing currency in the world.

After a White House meeting Tuesday with top congressional leaders on raising the nation's debt limit, President Biden canceled part of an upcoming trip to focus on the debt ceiling talks.

Rachel Goes to the Games newsletter writer recounts the thrill of attending an Olympics opening ceremony for the first time.

This year's 11 top-grossing films starring black actors and by black directors almost doubles the number of last year's slate of comparable films. Industry watchers say Hollywood needs a stronger infrastructure of support for black filmmakers to sustain this level of racial diversity on and off the screen.

New documents leaked about NRA top executive Wayne LaPierre's lavish clothing and travel expenses contrast with the culture of fear, poor pay and an underfunded pension described by former staffers.

Israel and the United Kingdom are among the top five most vaccinated countries. But to get there, they had combat rumors about the vaccines circulating in faith and minority communities.