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People of South Asian descent are more likely to be affected by heart disease, but their risks often go unnoticed. Researchers are looking to genetics to learn more and prevent early deaths.

Tom Robbins has died at 92. The acclaimed author dazzled readers with colorful characters and effusive language in novels such as "Jitterbug Perfume" and "Even Cowgirls Get The Blues."

Jordan's King Abdullah will meet with President Trump today in Washington. Trump has floated moving Palestinians from Gaza into Jordan and Egypt, which was rejected by both countries and Palestinians.

Last week, the NIH abruptly changed its funding rules for scientific research, prompting chaos and uncertainty for scientific researchers everywhere, including in cancer research clinical trials.

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is responsible for gathering data on a wide range of topics, including research-backed teaching practices and the state of U.S. student achievement.

Nose hair trimmers, bad lasagna and dead flowers: Valentine's Day stories of gifts gone wrong.

A fierce debate in Taiwan over defense spending comes at a time when China continues to pressure the island and Washington's support is in question.

NPR's Michel Martin asks Rohit Chopra, former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about the Trump administration's pause of the agency's enforcement actions.

President Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on European goods has caused Americans to suddenly stockpile their favorite Italian wines – especially prosecco.

Gaza, devastated after more than a year of war, still has urgent shortages of food and medicine. Jordan has begun flying helicopters into Gaza with medical supplies. NPR joined one of the flights.