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Russia is calling the the Ukrainian military action a "punitive operation," language that was previously employed for Nazi atrocities carried out in World War II.

Three days after Typhoon Haiyan ravaged across the central Philippines, devastation remains. An estimated 10,000 people have died with more than 600,000 displaced because of the storm. Robert Siegel talks to Aaron Aspi from the humanitarian aid group World Vision for the latest.

WhatsApp makes a text messaging app that works on all major smartphone operating systems. Founded in Silicon Valley less than five years ago, the company has 55 employees.

Seamus Heaney's early work surrounded the rural experience, but later writings took on the political and cultural struggles in Ireland. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1995.

UPDATE: The Senate Mining Committee advanced the proposal Thursday, sending it to the full state Senate.Nearly 3,500 acres of forestland in northern…

Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks has died. NPR's Scott Simon remembers the two-time National League MVP as the nice guy who finished first and brought smiles to all his fans' faces.

More than 22,000 young immigrants are now eligible to apply for a license in Arizona, something they were blocked from doing in 2012, thanks to an executive order by Gov. Jan Brewer.

Greece's prime minister has called for a referendum that would allow Greeks to vote yes or no on the current bailout deal. NPR's Scott Simon talks to reporter Joanna Kakissis in Athens.

"I've found the leader who will help us deliver a safe society and a ...really prosperous society for all Americans," Trump said. "Indiana Governor Mike Pence was my first choice."

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.