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Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

Herb Alpert got his start playing trumpet in L.A.'s public schools. He wants to help make that "magic" possible for students.

Government shutdowns lasting more than a few days were relatively rare — until recently. The 2018-2019 shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, stretching on for five weeks.

Russia launched its largest airstrike on Ukraine's capital Sunday, killing at least four people and damaging a building in the heavily protected government sector for the first time.

Record numbers of Americans are expected to fly around the July Fourth holiday, posing a big test for America's fragile air travel system — and for Newark Liberty International Airport in particular.

Customs and Border Protection has been in Charlotte since Saturday, conducting large immigration raids citywide.

Six months after a tornado ripped through St. Louis, residents say President Trump's new disaster policy has left them on their own.

It's no secret that going to college can be very expensive, with tuition costs rising faster than financial aid. But what's causing that price tag to rise so quickly?

October 11 is the "International Day of the Girl" on the United Nations calendar. These photos pay tribute to the spirit of girls in a world where they face many obstacles.

In late October, an anonymous post gained traction among educators across the state, calling for staff to ‘call out’ sick on Friday and Monday. It was framed as an act of protest against the lack of a state budget, which means educators are going without a salary increase for now. The protest is also decrying the increases in state health insurance premiums.