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"OMG" might be used by younger people, but the story behind the abbreviation has a long, rich history. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with linguist Ben Zimmer about the abbreviation turning 100 years old.

Officials blame "challenges." In Africa's most populous country, President Muhammadu Buhari is trying to hold on to his position, and opposition leader Atiku Abubakar is his fiercest challenger.

One year ago today, four suicide bombs killed 52 people on the London transport system. Services will commemorate the anniversaries of the tragedies in the British capital, but to most British civilians, the attacks haven't led to an "at-war" mentality.

A new app from the "Guardians of the Laws and Spirit of Cricket" takes on the challenge of explaining the game and its many "delightful complications," using videos, animations and quizzes.

David Letterman returns to NBC Friday in an interview with Tom Brokaw on "On Assignment," a limited spin-off series from "Dateline NBC" (10 p.m. Friday,...

A lot of athletes have chosen to speak up about current world events — police violence, and equal pay among them. Why now? NPR's Linda Wertheimer discusses it with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com.

Northern Kentucky University President Geoffrey Mearns says he will "explore the possibility of a sale of WNKU-FM and its assets" in light of "the very...

The promotional campaign was protracted, the messaging confusing, and the music ... well, let's find out, shall we?

French officials have been frustrated that digital companies have been able to avoid taxes by establishing their European headquarters in countries that offer corporations low tax rates.

During an early shift at FedEx, Danavan McIntosh made his way down a tall ladder. He'd done it a million times before. This time, he felt himself…