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The kingdom's execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, who was highly critical of the Saudi government, marks a turning point in Saudi-Iranian relations and has sent shock waves through the region.

This year, California becomes the fifth state to legalize lethal drug prescriptions for terminally ill patients. Renee Montagne talks to Carin van Zyl, a palliative care doctor, about the options.

The Saudi-Iran rivalry has been a fundamental fault line in the Middle East for decades and complicates almost every major issue in the region, from the Syrian civil war to global oil markets.

The "Love Me Like You Do" singer created her new album as an experiment — to see if she could make a "big pop album." Reviewer Ken Tucker says Goulding's experimental effort was worth the risk.

Pediatrician Namala Mkopi shares his new insights into the art of parenting and doctoring. He also tells NPR why people need to pay more attention to a disease no one likes to talk about: diarrhea.

Intended to combat gun violence, the actions include a regulatory change designed to make it harder for gun buyers to avoid background checks.

At the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisor’s meeting last night, three new supervisors-elect were scheduled to be sworn in. As outspoken candidates…

Greater access to child care is central to Japan's "womenomics" policy. The hope is that more day care will mean more women remain in the workforce after they become mothers.

When it comes to dam safety, human eyes are still one of the best tools to recognize problems — so in some areas, workers live in remote locations to watch over the water supply.

The thought of new control measures being put into place have gun enthusiasts flocking to stores. Even a hint of new regulations brings heated discussion at a gun shop in Virginia.