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Paid time off for illness and family caregivers has substantial bipartisan support. Several states are expected to consider proposals, but there are disagreements over how to structure and pay for it.

Growing up in the shadow of World War II, the Japanese architect became fascinated with how people rebuild. Now, after decades of restless reinvention, he has won architecture's highest honor.

The new deal to replace NAFTA includes modernizations and improvements. But the biggest benefit, for many sectors, is simply that there is a deal — reducing the uncertainty of previous months.

This weekend, the European Union's 27 nations vote on the Brexit agreement negotiated with the United Kingdom. The next big hurdle is the British Parliament.

Online ads are telling Christmas shoppers to "keep it real" or "think about seasonal allergies" when they make their tree choices this year.

For 40 years, New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner's office has been a mandatory stop for presidential hopefuls. But his brief association with President Trump may cost him his job.

Critics say silent discos aren't as quiet as the name implies, and that they can be a public menace when crowds rove the sidewalks, belting out lyrics to classic songs.

The pointed outreach may come in part from the president's awareness that a tough re-election fight is looming — and that winning in 2020 may mean having to gain ground with female voters.

Google advertised its new job search tool for veterans during the Super Bowl. The goal is to help vets get hired. But how many veterans work at Google?

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Newsy reporter Mark Greenblatt about a joint investigation on how police departments clear rape cases without making an arrest using an "exceptionally cleared" classification.

Several news organizations, citing unnamed sources, report that the CIA has concluded that Mohammed bin Salman ordered Khashoggi's death. NPR's Lakshmi Singh speaks with California Democrat Eric Swalwell of the House Intelligence Committee.

Dean Heller is the most vulnerable Senate Republican this cycle and Democrats in Nevada are hoping a boost in Latino and labor voters will help them defeat Heller, who is embracing President Trump.

President Trump has been keeping fact-checkers busy with his campaign claims of Middle Eastern migrants and a 10 percent middle-class tax cut.

Democrats are hammering Republicans over their efforts to eliminate insurance protections for pre-existing conditions. Republicans are telling seniors their Medicare coverage may be in danger.

Maine's mostly rural 2nd Congressional District was won by President Trump, and Republican Bruce Poliquin currently holds the House seat. But former Marine Jared Golden hopes to flip it to Democrats.

President Trump is spending the run up to the midterms talking about immigration proposals. House Republican leaders hope they are still in the majority and say their agenda will focus on the economy.

The U.S., China and Russia have stepped up efforts to develop hypersonic weapons, which are capable of speeds five times the speed of sound and could change the face of warfare.

Edward Carey's new novel Little, which he also illustrated, is based on the mysterious life of Madame Tussaud and the origins of her famous wax museum.

The line between appreciation and appropriation can be hard to pinpoint. Experts weigh in on the writer's dilemma: Should her husband have worn a Filipino barong to a family party?

Critics, including some leading anesthesiologists, say the drug is unnecessary, and they worry it will be diverted and abused. The Food And Drug Administration says it is addressing safety concerns.