The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected ...

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NPR's Scott Simon remarks on the death of ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov. Reports from Russian media say he fell from a 5th ...

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UN climate negotiations are in overtime in Azerbiajan as countries scramble to land a deal on how to finance the damages brought on by climate change. The impacts often are felt most by poor countries ...

Pamela Hayden, the voice behind the gullible, hapless Milhouse, is retiring from The Simpsons after 35 years on the show.

All Things Considered dives into the latest in President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet appointments.

SpaceX launched its Starship spacecraft for the sixth time. President-elect Trump and Elon Musk were in attendance.

One believes in total abortion rights. The other is against abortion in all circumstances. They're cousins, as close as sisters, and have come together with understanding on this truly divisive topic.

Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai took the stand this week. He faces charges in connection with the 2019 anti-government protests in the region. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with his son, Sebastien Lai.