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The annual march, part of Jerusalem Day, a national holiday, regularly inflames Israeli-Palestinian tensions. This year those tensions were even higher because of the war in Gaza.

Counting continues in several states. We get an overall look on how smoothly voting went on Election Day.

Nearly 7 million people visit the Chateau at Versailles a year. But one day a week, it's closed. That's a spa day of sorts, when conservation work and cleaning takes place at the Grande Dame of France royal residences. The hardwood floors alone require nearly 1,000 gallons of wax a year.

Ammunition and tools for explosives were found in the car and home of the San Bernardino shooting suspects. A day after the attack, the investigation is widening and the region is struggling to cope.

Lawmakers have less than two weeks of legislative days to head off a government shutdown, raise the nation's borrowing limit and provide financial assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

Darth Vader walks the Earth today. By that, we mean he's walking all over the place. Fans of the sci-fi franchise are celebrating Star Wars Day — or May 4 for the less geek-inclined.

The coronavirus has hit many day care centers across the country hard. It threatens a vulnerable workforce of mostly low-paid women who often don't have health insurance.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with The Athletic's James L. Edwards, about the economic incentives that have led New York Knicks fans to travel en masse to away games.

Spain is celebrating National Day, which commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas. The celebration comes amid turmoil caused by a referendum on independence for Catalonia.

Many speculated that Americans would be wearied by a two-year presidential campaign. But so far, the country remains hooked on the races — and so are TV news channels.