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They Had A Million-Dollar Idea About Better Day Care In Urban Slums

The challenge to university students around the world: Come up with a way to provide quality education to slum kids under age 6. And the winner of the $1 million Hult Prize is ...

Ari Zivotofsky (right) with his son, Menachem, outside the Supreme Court in 2011. Menachem, now 12, was born in Jerusalem, but the court ruled Israel cannot be noted as the birthplace on his passport.

Court Sides With President Over Congress In 'Jerusalem' Passport Dispute

In a 6-3 decision, the high court sided with the White House over Congress on the thorny foreign policy issue.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, surrounded by American families and members of the House Republican leadership, introduces tax reform legislation on Thursday in Washington, D.C.

Republicans Propose Big Tax Cuts, But Target Popular Deductions

A proposal unveiled Thursday seeks to permanently cut corporate taxes to 20 percent. It would reduce the number of tax brackets and cap deductions on mortgage interest and local taxes.

Children and teachers from the KU Kids Deanwood Child Care Center complete a mural in celebration of the launch of the Child Tax Credit on July 14 in Washington, D.C. Tens of millions of parents have received their first monthly child tax credit payment, but it might make sense to opt out of the rest of the payments and wait until next year to claim the credit in full.

You Might Consider Opting Out Of The Child Tax Credit. Here's Why

The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.

Dolph Lundgren's performance in <em>Rocky IV</em> as Ivan Drago — the "blond beast with flatiron hair and perfect muscles," as one critic wrote — made a big impression on American audiences

How Dolph Lundgren Went From Chemical Engineer To Action Star

Before he was Ivan Drago or He-Man, Lundgren was just another 6-foot-5-inch Swede with a black belt in karate and a degree in chemical engineering — who turned down a scholarship to MIT for showbiz.

'The Washington Post' takes new approach to national coverage with a 'Democracy Desk'

The Washington Post is about to unveil a Democracy Desk to report on the front lines of battles over voting, access to the polls, and the people caught up in these fights.

What the future holds for democracy in the U.S.

NPR's Michel Martin talks with political scientist Steven Levitsky of Harvard University about the future of American democracy.

In newly released testimony, Jack Smith defends his investigations into Trump

Former special counsel Jack Smith spoke with lawmakers behind closed doors in December. That testimony is now public.

Saturday sports: Australian Open championships, Bill Belichick snubbed, Lindsey Vonn skiing crash

NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss the Australian Open and a controversy concerning the NFL Hall of Fame.

An inspector general said the the investigation of officials at U.S. Agency for Global Media conducted by a private law firm for former CEO Michael Pack was a "waste or gross waste" of taxpayer money. The law firm charged the agency more than $1.6 million. The officials under review by Pack, shown above at a party earlier this year with Steve Forbes, were later exonerated.

Trump's VOA chief paid 'extravagantly' to investigate critics: Watchdog

A law firm received $1.6 million in taxpayer money to investigate officials at the U.S. Agency for Global Media. An inspector general has concluded that was a "gross waste" of federal resources.

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