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Authorities in Massachusetts want to cut the recidivism rate for men ages 18 to 24. They're trying a new program based on a German model that teaches responsibility as a means to greater freedoms.

The troubled Cabinet nomination of White House doctor Ronny Jackson could create several teachable moments for this president — if he heeds them.

The organization said it's the Secret Service's decision, but the group is taking heat from critics demanding the same level of security and members arguing the ban undermines the NRA's basic tenets.

Facebook didn't open an office in Washington, DC until it was five years old and already worth billions. Last year, the company spent $12 million lobbying lawmakers and the federal government.

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he convinced President Trump to stay in Syria "long-term," but the White House says the administration's policy on Syria remains unchanged.

Senate leaders have reached a budget pact to increase spending for the Pentagon and domestic programs, offering a reprieve from fiscal fights that have been a cloud over Capitol Hill.

In a bleak Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, Fayes Khamal has found a way to bring joy to other kids.

Politico reporter Danny Vinik found some striking differences in the way the federal government responded to Hurricanes Harvey and Maria. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Vinik about the findings.

As states brace for insurance market instability, some — like Maryland — take aggressive action.

Disney is poised to take over most of the entertainment assets of 21st Century Fox. The new mega-studio is to compete with streaming giants Netflix and Amazon. A fight still looms over Sky.