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Japanese boy band SMAP and its powerful agency, Johnny's Entertainment, are largely responsible for creating the K-pop model. Even though SMAP broke up, its influence is still being felt.

President Trump has been considering declaring a national emergency in order to bypass Congress and build a border wall. But does he have the power to do so?

The trial against drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo' Guzman continues in federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y. David Greene talks to Keegan Hamilton of VICE News, who has been following the trial.

The last few elections in Hamilton County have been good for women candidates. Democratic women, mostly. Republican women, not that much.

A group of federal employees is suing the Trump administration for not getting paid during the partial government shutdown. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with the group's attorney, Heidi Burakiewicz.

The Bureau of Land Management has gone ahead with a series of public meetings on its effort to expand oil development in the 22-million-acre National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.

The Golden Globes mark the start of the awards season. We take a look at Sunday night's nominees for best original song.

Puerto Rico's Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Pedro Pierluisi took office last Friday in violation of the Commonwealth's constitution. The unanimous ruling calls for him to vacate the governorship.

The 10-member crew of Front Altair reached Dubai two days after explosions rocked two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Backed by what is says is video evidence, the U.S. is blaming Iran.

Health inequities are getting worse, according to new research. Factors like income, race and gender are playing a larger role in health outcomes than they did 25 years ago.