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Six years ago, China held 22 marathons; this year, more than 400 are scheduled. But it's long-distance running with Chinese characteristics, and some twists including cigarettes and fruity soap.

It's commonly accepted that as societies become more modern, religion loses its grip. But recent research suggests it's more complicated than that.

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh about the Justice Department's seeking to delay a consent decree to overhaul the Baltimore Police Department.

The federal government's new focus on election security has state and local officials concerned that they'll be told how to run their elections in the name of security.

The short film by childhood friends Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Henry Hayes premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Migrants are again heading to Italy on a dangerous sea-crossing from Libya. The surge comes as Austria prepares to shut its border leaving Italy in crisis over what to do with the new arrivals.

Steve Inskeep talks to Kristalina Georgieva, a European Union vice president, about the dire cost of the war in Syria and efforts to increase humanitarian assistance.

NIH Director Francis Collins has stopped research at two leading labs for now. But an independent board of experts wants even more oversight to ensure that patient safety is the top priority.

Female Marines are applying for front-line jobs following the Pentagon's decision to admit women. We meet two who are leading the way as they try to move into artillery and amphibious vehicle units.

Rock critic Ken Tucker says Simpson deepens his range and reconnects country to R&B on his new record, a concept album about becoming a father.