With job losses, food benefit reductions and higher prices, many in the U.S. are having to scrimp this holiday season.

President Trump says says his envoy Steve Witkoff will resume talks with Putin amid hopes for a Ukraine peace deal, even as leaked transcripts raise questions about Witkoff's role as a mediator.

Financial uncertainty is causing anxiety for many this holiday season. NPR's A Martinez asks a personal finance journalist for tips on holiday shopping this year.

Pope Leo XIV is visiting Lebanon and Turkey for his first trip abroad, where he will push for Middle East peace and highlight the plight of local Christians.

A massive fire tore through a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Authorities say at least 44 people have died in the fire and 279 people are still missing.

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Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state TV saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots ...

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As the light and the weather change, we find ourselves spending more time inside, watching for packages from our doors and the weather through our windows. What better time to talk about books that ...

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink about Ukraine's posture toward a peace deal.

More than six million people are expected to fly during the Thanksgiving holiday. The FAA says the aviation system is back to normal after weeks of disruptions caused by the government shutdown.

Millions of Americans are driving to their Thanksgiving feast, which could mean a lot of car sickness. If you're one of those people, NPR's How To Do Everything podcast is here to help.