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The evacuation last week of a Syrian town long under regime siege is not the way to end sieges, warns the United Nations envoy and a top humanitarian.

Ahead of a government declared "fertility day" on Sept. 22, Italy launched a campaign to spur women to have more babies to counter a plummeting population. But the effort backfired with women calling the messages sexist and offensive.

After official results were announced showing the incumbent president had won, protesters called for a vote recount and set fire to parliament. The military retaliated, killing at least three people.

Given the threat of cyber attacks, the Obama administration may designate U.S. election systems as "critical infrastructure." But not everyone thinks that's a good idea.

The Obama administration is increasing the number of review boards it convenes for Guantanamo Bay detainees as it works to empty the detention facility of as many people as possible.

On Wednesday, Donald Trump met with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. Hours later, he gave a speech on immigration where he promised to build a border wall and empower a new deportation force. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Sean Sullivan, a reporter for The Washington Post, about Trump's stance on immigration.

Dallas Police Chief David Brown announced Thursday he is retiring from his position. Brown, a 33-year veteran of the department, did not give a reason for leaving the force. His retirement is effective Oct. 22.

If it were a phone call, we might call it a butt dial: A strong radio signal that set off speculation about possible alien origins is now believed to have come from a terrestrial source.

A beverage created in the laboratory now has a better-for-you organic version. But nutrition experts point out, this sports drink is still loaded with sugar and calories.

Stripped-down storytelling, stunning cinematography and finely calibrated performances make this tale of a withdrawn lighthouse keeper and his wife vivid and compelling.