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The diplomat, Mohammed Chatah, was a senior aide to former Prime Minister Saad Hariri. Chatah was also a critic of Syrian President Bashar Assad and the militant group Hezbollah that is allied with the Syrian leader. At least five other people were killed and about 70 were injured by Friday's blast.

President Obama ordered that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff until Monday — a symbolic gesture of a nation in mourning. It's a tradition observed by countries around the world, one that began as early as the 17th century.

Financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, which saw 658 of its 1,000 employees killed in the Sept. 11 attacks, has nearly completed a settlement with American Airlines and insurance carriers.

At the close of 2013, it’s a good time to check in on the Bucket List Chalkboard in Shreveport. The giant chalkboard with a bold yellow frame has three...

Thicke wants the court to rule that his song, "Blurred Lines," doesn't infringe on Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give It Up."

On what platforms can I explore the new home page? What browsers does NPR.org support? Questions answered about the new NPR.org home page.

The towering sequoias only grow on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada and are among the most ancient living things on Earth.

"Is everyone so nervous about losing this program or is it just me? I'd like to stay far under the radar. I love my Vine."

Bullying is considered a destructive and aggressive behavior. But does it serve a purpose? We speak with an expert who says bullying is a way to gain social capital.

Warren Wethington, the sheriff of Cedar County, Iowa, whose daughter is visually impaired, supports state gun permit changes that allow the visually impaired to legally carry firearms in public.