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It's been nine years since the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. The Fed begins a two-day meeting on Wednesday to decide whether its time to raise rates.

Turkey has taken in more Syrians than any other country, by far. But under a policy dating back to 1951, it doesn't offer asylum to refugees and expects them to be permanently resettled elsewhere.

Authorities say veteran corrections officer Gene Palmer is accused of providing illegal contraband to the inmates. Civilian prison worker Joyce Mitchell has also been charged with aiding the men.

The fifth week of the partial government shutdown is coming to a close. Some federal workers who are feeling the effects of the shutdown tell their stories.

Part 2 of a series You don’t have to look very far for events redefining the environmental movement – in terms of who works for advocacy groups and who...

Two journalists imprisoned in Nicaragua will hear the evidence against them in court Friday. The government says they fomented hate while reporting on President Daniel Ortega's crackdown on freedoms.

The Senate reached a deal on a massive $2 trillion coronavirus economic rescue package that provides direct cash payments, unemployment aid, small business loans and help for impacted industries.

The House votes Friday on the $2 trillion coronavirus economic relief package. The bill creates an accountability committee to conduct investigations and audits of where the funds are being used.

News Wrap: U.S. Treasury to borrow record $3 trillion in 2nd quarter

NPR station photographer and New Orleans native Tyrone Turner traveled back to Louisiana to document the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.