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Merriam-Webster is poised to have greater influence over language decisions made by news reporters and editors across the country.

Why the dramatically new vision for the popular college savings plan could cost some states dearly.

It's likely President Hassan Rouhani will cite the unrest as a reason for reform while hardliners could use it to justify a crackdown.

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Cecilia Menjivar, co-director of the Center for Migration Research at the University of Kansas, about the economic impact of President Trump's decision to end the temporary protected status for people living in the U.S. from El Salvador.

As hospitals assess their role in the opioid crisis, some are trying to change patient expectations by warning them to expect some pain. Doctors in those hospitals are prescribing fewer opioids.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, which oversees some 83,000 athletes competing in more than 25 sports, is thought to be the first college sports organization to take such a step.

The two sides announced further dialogue to ease tension between them, but the North still insists any talk of nuclear weapons is off the table.

Congressional leaders from both parties met with President Trump on Tuesday to discuss immigration. Trump vowed to sign any immigration bill sent to him by Congress.

The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Gene Luen Yang passed the baton to his successor Jacqueline Woodson on Tuesday. NPR takes a look at where young people's literature is now and where the new ambassador would like to take it in the coming year.

Authorities said Alexander Scott Mercurio adopted the Muslim faith against his Christian parents' wishes and was in contact with FBI informants posing as Islamic State group supporters.