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Yann Martel's new novel tells two tales: one a lost classical epic, the other a personal tragedy told in footnotes. NPR's Scott Simon talks with him about his new novel, Son of Nobody.

Security wait times have ballooned at several airports across the U.S. at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints. Workers are not getting paid as a partial government shutdown drags on.

Iran's state media issued what it said was a statement by Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and keep up attacks on U.S. bases in the region.

As the Trump administration continues its immigration crackdown, some immigrants are questioning whether filing taxes could put them at risk.

In the last two years Israel has erected hundreds of gates to restrict the movement of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, making daily life more difficult for residents there.

The town’s acting manager, Tony Wilson, fired Police Chief David Squires on Wednesday and named an acting chief. That leaves that town with interim officials serving as police chief, fire chief, and town manager. Mayor Pro Tem Hank Miller said the town remains in good running shape — and hopes to have some of the positions filled soon.

New York City NYPD Commissioner says the explosive devices "could have caused serious injury or death."

DNA science has helped solve criminal cases for decades. But increasingly, investigative genetic genealogy — which was first used for cold cases — is helping to solve active cases as well.

The environmental activist visited Charlotte and Davidson College last weekend to lead a foraging walk and talk about reconnecting with nature.

This week, FIFA finalized the list of where competitors will train during the tournament. Here's a breakdown of the U.S. cities that are included.