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Police say a driver in Waldorf, Md., lost control of her car while texting — she landed in a lake. She wasn't hurt but she does faces criminal charges

President Obama is the first sitting American president to address the African Union. The speech capped a five-day trip to Kenya and Ethiopia.

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to Greg DiLoreto, president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, about the current state of infrastructure in the U.S., based on the group's latest assessment.

Recently there's been a little more interest than usual in the Civil War, owing to the 150th anniversary of the historic event. Even so, fewer people are donning Union and Confederate gear and participating in historical reenactments. And as those who have been re-enacting for decades retire from the battlefields, many wonder who will take their place.

Despite the fact that critics have dismissed her, Lana Del Rey's music — and her message of complicated love that approaches addiction — is more sophisticated than you might think.

A 16th century statue of St. George in the town of Estella has gotten a fresh coat of paint — and inspired a fresh wave of outrage.

President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., has been extended several times. Now it's set to last until Inauguration Day 2029.

Online accounts featuring children and their families generate millions of dollars for some influencer parents. What are the effects on kids?

Honey bees deal with many stressors: chemicals, climate change and viruses. But this year, a tiny mite has wiped out colonies, causing worry over whether there are enough bees left to do their jobs.

Newark, N.J., has spent decades in decline. Mayor Ras Baraka is trying to turn the city around, with intensive investment in two tough neighborhoods. Residents say he has a lot of history to overcome.