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A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed over 1,000 people near the epicenter in Myanmar. In neighboring Thailand, several were killed when a high-rise tower collapsed.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine about Boston's win, Cleveland's first win in two years, a mid-game NFL retirement — plus more from this week in sports.

Some of China's America watchers see opportunities for their country in the United States' retreat from international institutions. Others see distractions and pitfalls.

Democratic Congressman Andy Kim challenged the state's powerful political machine and won in court and on the ground, making him the unlikely favorite in this November's Senate race.

Although there are no statewide races on the November ballot, there are plenty of local races and issues that voters will decide. Here's more of what's on your ballot, and when and where to vote.

Emmitsburg is home to the National Fire Academy, effectively the war college for U.S. firefighters. The Trump administration's decision to halt classes has some townspeople pondering their votes.

The Teamsters union reached a tentative deal with UPS, narrowly averting a nationwide strike. Rank-and-file union members are voting on whether to approve the contract.

A surge in the dollar has benefited many Americans and reinforced the country's economic strength — but it has also caused a lot of pain for others.

A decade ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly backed a Palestinian state. Now as Israel heads to elections, he has campaigned on his opposition to one.

A Columbus-based nonprofit wants to alert drug users and their families across Ohio if there are reports of "bad batches" of drugs.