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Watching a movie is all about kicking back in a comfy chair with a bucket of popcorn and letting the story unfold. But that might change thanks to virtual reality.

Men rarely speak out to protest the Taliban's stripping away of the rights of girls and women. A new study finds that many believe those lost rights should be restored.

They're out on the streets directing traffic and are taking part in Bangladesh's new interim government. Hopes are high — but there also are doubts about what they can realistically achieve.

Expectations are high that a member of the U.S. women’s weightlifting team could win gold at the Olympics. And among the team’s most promising athletes is 21-year-old Olivia Reeves.

The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the knife attack in Solingen, Germany, that killed three people and wounded eight others at a crowded festival.

NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Canadian runner Corey Bellemore about holding the world record for running the beer mile and why this year's race may be his last.

The Chicago White Sox have 120 losses, tied for the most in a season — one more L, and the record would be theirs. Fans at the final home game said they wouldn't mind seeing history made.

The U.S., France and other allies jointly called Wednesday for an immediate 21-day cease-fire to allow for negotiations in the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Claudia Sheinbaum is a 62-year-old environmental scientist who left academia on a political trajectory that took her from a local mayor, to running Mexico City, to winning the presidency with nearly 60% of the vote.

The first interest rate cut since 2020 is expected to be announced today by the Federal Reserve. And, for the first time in decades, U.S. drug overdose deaths appear to be plummeting.