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Amid Venezuela's catastrophic economic meltdown, education experts say that it's getting much harder for children to get a good grasp of history, geography and their ABCs.

Lip smacking, turning pages and scratching — they're all part of a phenomenon called ASMR. We look at why millions are captivated by these "brain tingles."

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy slashed $130 million, or 41%, from the budget of a university system that serves more than 26,000 students. Layoffs, elimination of programs and campus closures are likely.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Joseph Rice, one of the lead attorneys representing local state and county governments against drugmakers and distributors that sold opioid pills.

Democratic presidential candidates are attending a major party celebration in Iowa, which was the setting that helped launch Barack Obama on his way to the White House 12 years ago.

What happens to you in childhood can affect your health for a lifetime. New data show a link between childhood trauma and disease later in life. Prevention is critical, public health experts say.

The Washington Nationals will meet President Trump at the White House on Monday to celebrate their World Series win. At least one player has declined to attend.

The highest tide since 1966 brought seawater into the city, threatening monuments and works of art. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro is asking Italy's central government for help.

President Trump has threatened to close the U.S. border with Mexico in response to a large number of illegal crossings. A closure would very likely hit a wide range of industries.

The final results of the Israeli parliamentary election are too close to call. The election is largely seen as a referendum on Israel's longtime right-wing leader Benjamin Netanyahu.