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A federal rule requiring background checks doesn't apply to some of those doing business online and at gun shows, like this one put on by the National Rifle Association in April in St. Louis. Changing that exception is one idea that has been floated to the president.

President Obama Preparing To Take Executive Action On Guns

"The president has made clear he's not satisfied with where we are, and expects that work to be completed soon," said White House spokesman Eric Schultz.

Anusha Gurung (left) and her friend Illa Gurung take part in a New Year's dance competition in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Nepal's Gurung Community Says Goodbye To A Trying Year

Two earthquakes, a delayed constitution and unrest on the Indian border: The Year of the Monkey can't come soon enough.

Though congressional leaders and the president have said passing sentencing reform is a priority, there are only a few months to pass legislation before lawmakers begin a series of breaks and before the presidential campaign intensifies.

Despite Bipartisan Effort, Window To Pass Sentencing Reform May Be Closing

Some who have been advocating to reduce prison terms for nonviolent drug criminals privately tell NPR they are beginning to worry nothing will happen in 2016.

Puerto Rico Faces Uncertain Future Amid Debt Crisis

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Puerto Rico Rep. Luis Vega Ramos about what will happen when the commonwealth defaults on its nearly $37 million worth of debt.

Armed German police on duty at the main railway station in central Munich on New Year's Eve.

Munich Police Warn Of Impending Terrorist Attack, Clear 2 Rail Stations

The warning comes during New Year's Eve celebrations, less than an hour before midnight local time.

Jeffrey Iliff (right) and Bill Rooney, brain scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, look over an MRI. The school has an especially sensitive MRI unit that should be able to detect precisely when during sleep the brain is being cleansed of toxins.

Lack Of Deep Sleep May Set The Stage For Alzheimer's

A mouse's brain clears out toxins during periods of deep sleep — including toxins that form the sticky plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease. Could the same hold true for people?

In India, New Year Begins With Brazen Assault Near Border With Pakistan

An audacious attack over the weekend by militants on an Indian air base near the border with Kashmir comes as India's prime minister launched a peace initiative.

Sudan And Bahrain Join Saudi Arabia, Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Iran

Announcing the move Monday, Bahrain said it is responding to "sinful cowardly attacks" on Saudi Arabia's embassy and a consulate in Iran.

'Boston Globe' Employees Help Deliver Papers

The paper switched delivery companies and subscribers started reporting missing papers. Before dawn on Sunday, dozens of reporters and editors fanned out and delivered the papers themselves.

ABQ Homicides Up 35 Percent, New Year's Checkpoint Nets Only One DUI Arrest

Albuquerque Homicides Increase By 35 Percent In 2015 – The Associated PressA crime wave in New Mexico's largest city brought a rise in homicides in 2015,…

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