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The Islamist militia group yesterday put the hostages-for-prisoners swap on hold for several hours, alleging that Israel had violated the terms of a four-day truce.

Fewer than 2,000 Syrian refugees have been allowed to come to the U.S. The Al-Awad family in Toledo, Ohio, is among them. Local groups are helping them adjust to their new life in the U.S.

Yes, it's time to talk about toilets. Billions of people do not have access to a safe and effective latrine. Let's plumb the depths, so to speak.

Immigration agents are raiding known hubs for Latino workers: day laborer gathering spots, street vendor corners and car washes. Legal advocacy groups say their tactics are unconstitutional.

Juneteenth has been signed into law as a federal holiday. As U.S. prepares to pull troops out of Afghanistan, allies are left behind in danger. And, Iranians elect a new president.

There are plenty of stereotypes when it comes to seniors and technology, but the Pew Research Center says those don't always ring true.

Sports journalist Julie DiCaro tells NPR's Michel Martin about her new book, Sidelined: Sports, Culture and Being a Woman in America.

President Trump's threat to permanently close the border has many worried — including those who live on one side, and commute to work or school on the other. The border was briefly shut down Sunday.

Because of a "high volume technical issue" that kept key services from functioning, the Internal Revenue Service will give taxpayers one more day, till midnight Wednesday, to get their paperwork in.

The Love & Mercystar steps behind the camera for Wildlife, an adaptation of Richard Ford's novel about a boy whose parents are separating. The film was informed by Dano's parents' relationship.