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When Syria's dictatorship fell, celebrations broke out around the world, including in Ohio, where Mohammed al-Refai, a refugee from Syria, lives now. NPR has followed his story for nearly a decade.

If you're looking for inspiration to stick with Dry January, or you're worried about the cancer risk linked to alcohol, you may want to check out booze-free gatherings happening all over the country.

We asked 10 members of our Tiny Desk team to pick a favorite concert of the year.

The papal thriller and the lead in Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown' were surprise winners on Sunday, adding a few final wrinkles to an unusually unpredictable awards season.

Comedian John Mulaney is going live on Wednesday nights for 12 weeks on Netflix. NPR's TV critic says that in the first episode, Mulaney seemed to be enjoying the absurdity of the whole setup much more than any of the actual content he was presenting.

In the Pacific Northwest, an informal group of community members meets every week to discuss their disagreements. While they often differ on political views, they enjoy the face-to-face engagement.

The kindergarten vaccination rate against the measles in Gaines County is 82%, far below the 95% needed to achieve herd immunity.

A range of crime data has been going around to make the argument that Washington, D.C., is — or isn't — safe. We talk to crime experts to make sense of it all.

A new series from Radio Diaries remembers controversial broadcasters in American history, including Joe Pyne, who paved the way for in-your-face radio hosts like Rush Limbaugh.

China's ride-hailing car drivers work long hours to get enough fares, and often live in their cars. Companies and passengers are penalizing drivers for smelly vehicles.