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Prosecutors have asked a judge to give a former North Carolina congressman no prison time for lying to the FBI about his role in an effort to try to bribe…

In Beijing, Chinese president Xi Jinping promised African leaders money and jobs as China continues to expand its influence in Africa

Why is it so hard to plan for the future? Psychologist Hal Hershfield found that our brains perceive our future self as a separate person — with less urgent wants and needs than our present self.

When the COVID-19 pandemic started slowing things down for their company, New Jersey business owners René and George Ackerson started the service: Holly Jolly Christmas Tree Delivery.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has struck a different tone than the president over a potential conflict with North Korea. Also, we look at the mood in Guam after threats from North Korea.

President Trump meets with Japan's prime minister. It appears populists and nationalists are gaining more seats in Europe's Parliament. And, Teva Pharmaceuticals agrees to settle Oklahoma opioid case.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with David Brooks of The New York Times, and Betsy Woodruff of The Daily Beast discuss this week's impeachment inquiry hearings.

The Labor Department reports Wednesday on consumer prices for October. Inflation has been running hotter than many Americans are used to, and it's taking a political toll on President Biden.

As a candidate, Donald Trump described the economy as something of an unmitigated disaster. Now, he says, "prosperity is coming back to our shores." Is that really true?

The president-elect made a similar pledge on social media in early December. His latest comments came during a wide-ranging news conference from Mar-a-Lago.