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Much of Asia has managed to keep omicron in check even as the variant rages elsewhere, but the region that is home to most of the globe's population is bracing for what may be an inevitable surge.

As of now, there's no frontrunner for Song of the Summer. Ann Powers, NPR Music's critic and correspondent, talks to NPR's Lynn Neary about the open field and some songs that shouldn't be overlooked.

Climate change hasn’t recently been a Republican priority. But some young conservatives are hoping to change the narrative within their party.

She was celebrated in folk and country-music circles for her crystalline voice and storytelling skill.

Local, state and national agencies are responding to an oil-related incident in Jefferson Parish over the weekend. Pink sludge was found in the 17th Str...

Can the Iowa sensation finally win a ring? Will UConn repeat? Who could be this year's Cinderella? With March Madness around the corner, here's a preview of what to watch for on Selection Sunday.

Japan's COVID-19 death rate places the country among nations with a more successful coronavirus response. But many Japanese seem to be dissatisfied with their government's handling of the outbreak.

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced Tuesday that virus restrictions will be eased gradually.

In an all-time record, 14 of the 68 teams in the men's tournament all come from one conference — the SEC. In the women's, UCLA and South Carolina are top seeds. Games tip off this coming week.

Motherhood was a core theme of Saturday's protest, which drew families and their young children, as well as anti-abortion-rights activists.