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Two-thirds of the groups that faced extra scrutiny from the IRS were conservative. But the agency also closely examined applications for tax-exempt status from liberal and nonpartisan groups.

Hastert will now be federal inmate number 47991-424 at the Rochester Federal Medical Center in Minnesota. He was sentenced to 15 months in a case involving hush-money paid to cover up sexual abuse.

Some people in public education work hidden in plain sight. Here's the story of one man who takes on the role of surrogate parent, teacher and counselor.

The ban, which covers drinking both on- and off-base, will remain in place until sailors "understand the impact of responsible behavior," the Navy says.

There's a controversy in the world of curling. New broom technology is changing the way the game is played — making it too easy, players like Brad Gushue say. So, researchers tried to find a solution.

At the end of 2015, 65.3 million people had fled conflict and persecution, the refugee agency says. That's one in every 113 people — or 24 people every minute. And very few found places to resettle.

NPR's David Greene speaks with Daniel Estrin about two U.S. representatives barred from Israel, and what it means for President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The news is of interest to travelers looking forward to the world's longest commercial flight, from Sydney to London, which was expected to launch in 2023.

Small drones have a problem — their battery life runs out relatively quickly. A team of roboticists says it has created special landing gear that can help conserve precious battery life.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Canberra would commit a frigate, patrol plane and specialist defense force personnel to the security flotilla escorting commercial shipping from Iranian attacks.