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British regulators are giving scientists the first government sanction to edit DNA in human embryos. Scientists want to do this to learn more about human development, but critics fear it will lead to designer babies.

The 31-year-old former backup singer is one of the most buzzed-about voices to come out of London in years.

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Kristinn Kjærnested, president of the KR Icelandic football club, about a historic Euro 2016 for Iceland.

In an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, the president acknowledges "parallels" between the U.S. election and Britain's vote to leave the EU. But "the differences are greater than the similarities."

The composition is so popular that old-timey taxi horns Gershwin called for are rented by orchestras all over the country. But a musicologist says they've been using the wrong ones.

The report says that all sides in the Yemen war are committing war crimes, and that countries backing them could be complicit. The U.S. provides logistical support to a Saudi-led coalition.

Will new Democratic leadership give the green light to cross the president’s “red line?”

A Kentucky education agency wants to find new ways to attract high school students to attend college. Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, or...

Russian President Vladimir Putin rolled out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day state visit as the two countries seek to present a united front on the international stage.

Magawa, an African giant pouched rat, trained by the nonprofit APOPO, sniffs for landmines in Cambodia that were left behind after decades of conflict. Magawa just won a gold medal for his bravery.