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Sales of existing homes fell more than 2% in July, as rising mortgage rates kept many would-be buyers and sellers on the sidelines.

Meanwhile, Germany's foreign minister was trying to jumpstart talks between the central government in Kiev and pro-Russian militants in the east.

The drone strike came after a week of building tension between the U.S. and Iran. Here's what is known from public accounts.

The latest numbers show a strong picture for the U.S. economy. Yet many Americans have a pessimistic view. Here's how an adviser to Joe Biden says they're addressing that.

The Super Bowl is over, but there's still plenty of sports to talk about. Mike Pesca, host of Slate's The Gist podcast, talks with NPR's Rachel Martin.

The resignations coincided with a visit from the U.S. Secretary of Defense, as the new administration carries out a review of its Afghanistan policy. Friday's attack was the deadliest in years.

America's librarians award Tae Keller's When You Trap A Tiger the Newbery Medal and We Are Water Protectors illustrated by Michaela Goade and written by Carole Lindstrom won the Caldecott medal.

Dozier died at 81. As part of the songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland, he co-wrote dozens of hits, including "Baby Love," "Heat Wave" and "Reflections," helping to define the Motown sound.

Magnus Carlsen, the No. 1 ranked chess player, quit the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York on Friday after refusing to change out of jeans to conform to a strict dress code.