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Fort Monroe in Virginia is the site where the first enslaved Africans arrived in English North America in 1619. Back then it was called Point Comfort. Commemoration events will be held this weekend.

NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, who is one of the senators working with the White House on new gun legislation following the latest mass shootings.

Lennox became the first female signee to J. Cole's Dreamville label in 2015. Now, with the release of her debut album, Shea Butter Baby, fans are showing up for her soulful sound and storytelling.

Many of the 26 million Americans with asthma use a low-dose steroid inhaler daily to prevent symptoms. But a recent study raises questions about this strategy for people with mild, persistent asthma.

As it placed high-profile sanctions on Iran's foreign minister, the Trump administration took a quieter action to enable important work in the Iran nuclear deal to continue.

The R&B singer — who currently faces 18 federal charges related to the sexual abuse of girls and women — once again asserted his innocence, as he has for almost two decades.

Political tumult is the order of the day in Puerto Rico. Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has promised to resign Friday but it remains unclear who will succeed him.

Electric scooters have become the latest scourge in Paris. Startups have flooded the city, leading to accidents, injuries and anger. Broken scooters litter pavements or get tossed into the Seine.

Will Hurd, the only black Republican in the House of Representatives, is retiring. To talk about Hurd's departure and the future of the GOP, NPR's Ari Shapiro is joined by former Rep. Carlos Curbelo.

A majority of House Democrats are now calling for an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., about why she decided to add her name to that list.