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A University of Cambridge historian has decoded more than 100 previously unopened letters sent during the Seven Years War.

The Oscar-nominated Iranian screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested after condemning the regime's crackdown on protesters, which director Jafar Panahi says represents the actions of a "failed state."

October 16 is "Ether Day" -- celebrating the first time anesthesia was successfully used for surgery in 1846. The "Ether Dome" where the surgery took place is now a historic landmark in Boston.

This week's ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the resulting turmoil on Capitol Hill has made for some very timely discussions in high school civics classes.

After a day of extreme heat and canceled events, President Trump closes out America's 250th birthday with a long speech and a fireworks display.

Maine voters are still grappling with Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's dramatic departure from the race.

The late artist Ruth Asawa regularly drew the bouquets people gave her. Years later, some of the sketches made it back to those who gave flowers.

Texas' U.S. Senate is grappling with how immigration enforcement should look like ahead of its primary elections.

Parents who want their kids to cut back on screen time might want to get a handle on their own by designating specific parameters for their devices.

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the World Cup quarterfinals.