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On Nov. 16, 1989, six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper and her teenage daughter were killed by a group of U.S.-backed soldiers in El Salvador's capital.

That's how the U.N. aid chief characterizes the situation. A cease-fire that could bring improvements was signed last week — and violated within hours.

The last time the U.S. ranked No. 1 in a key economic index was 2008. Key issues cited in the 2016 report: America's problems with its infrastructure, health and primary education systems.

For Republicans especially, the pressure is on to make the most of their nascent campaigns to make it into the first presidential debate on Aug. 6.

Updated on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at 12:35 p.m.When Wisconsin residents cast votes in the spring primary next month, they'll find three candidates on the…

Mat Johnson grew up poor, but managed to land in the middle class as an adult. Still, he says, opportunities for advancement are few and far between, and it's all too easy to slide back economically.

An exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art highlights the remarkable skills and creativity of iron workers from over 100 ethnic groups across the continent.

Every year, we ask NPR staff and contributors to tell us about their favorite books. From a list of 167 books so far this year, here are the 14 that the most people chose as their top pick.

Because of a Halloween boost, "Thriller" helps Jackson hit some major chart milestones.

The IRS gave some conservative groups extra, improper scrutiny. Now there's a bipartisan request for the IRS to answer dozens of questions. Read the queries and demands for information from the top Democrat and top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee.