Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message urged "all people of all nations" to find courage "to silence the sounds of ...

Russia's massive missile and drone barrage struck a thermal power plant and prompted Ukrainians to shelter in metro stations ...

Whether it's volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, improving the welfare of others can also ...

In Sudan, the severity of famine has worsen, according to hunger experts who say the country is experiencing one of the worst starvation crisis in modern times.

NPR's Asma Khalid talks with Abraham Bonowitz of Death Penalty Action about President Biden's decision to commute the death penalty sentences of all but three people on federal death row.

Many years ago, Karleen was physically attacked by her then-boyfriend. Terrified, she left their condo, sat down on the curb, and began to cry. Then, a kind stranger invited her to Hanukkah.

NPR's A Martinez and Steve Inskeep answer holiday trivia questions from "Southern Living Magazine" senior editor Betsy Cribb Watson.

Community leaders in Stubenville, Ohio, celebrate the holidays by decorating main street with hundreds of giant nutcrackers. The Christmas attraction is helping to bring the downtown back to life.

A recipient of a Grammys Trustee Award in 2015, Richard Perry died at a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday. Perry was a ...

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Sister Mary Scullion, the co-founder, executive director and president of Project H.O.M.E. about stepping down after 35 years at the organization she co-founded.

Batavia's Healthy Living facility is part of Rochester Regional’s efforts to expand health care access in the rural areas.

More than 7,000 people had taken shelter in the Rukban camp, near the border with Jordan, many of whom fled the regime and ...