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American history repeats itself often enough that we sometimes feel like we are living in an infinite loop. Here is a quiz that explores that notion.

Apprenticeship programs across the country are getting an infusion of cash. The U.S. Department of Labor divided a record $175 million between 46…

The Federal Reserve chose to leave interest rates unchanged Thursday. For the central bank even a decision to do nothing is a big deal, creating all sorts of winners (homebuyers) and losers (savers).

The Federal Reserve decided to leave interest rates unchanged at historically low levels, even though the U.S. economy has been gaining strength. The Fed has kept a key rate near zero since late 2008.

After learning that the Syrian man who was tripped at the Hungarian border last week was a soccer coach, a Spanish official offered him a place to live and work.

Clinton has struggled to seem at ease on the campaign trail given the controversy surrounding her use of a private email server as secretary of state. She broke through that Wednesday night.

When doctors travel to remote regions, they have to understand local traditions and beliefs before they can successfully treat a patient.

A military coup has been announced in the West African country of Burkina Faso. The coup comes just weeks ahead of an election meant to complete a transition back to democratic rule.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with NPR's film critic Bob Mondello and pop culture blogger Linda Holmes about the films they loved — and didn't — at Toronto International Film Festival.

In the latest scandal to hit the world soccer governing body, FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke has been put on leave amid allegations of a plot to profit personally from ticket sales.