Iran says it again considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after its military struck a ship using an "unauthorized route." In ...

A historic rainfall event has left communities across several Missouri counties underwater and prompted water rescues, including an evacuation of a summer camp.

Huge crowds of train fans turn out as the 1940s era Big Boy steam locomotive is making a rare trip cross country.

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In some towns in India, a visitor to the post office who's squinting at fine print might be asked: Do you want an eye test?

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling his National Guard early from Washington, D.C. as the chorus against Democratic governors ...

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Populist British MP Nigel Farage resigned from Parliament over questions about his finances, and is running for re-election ...

President Trump called it " a big yawn " and refused to sign it on June 24, shortly after it passed.

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Ketch Secor of the band, Old Crow Medicine Show, says his group's latest album, "Union Made," is a love letter to the United States. It's full of stories from the country's past and present.

Jermaine Butler, who performs as "Jermaine from the South," entered his Creole-inspired song "Dan Vi-Cila" to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest.