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Months after ISIS was pushed out of Palmyra, the extremist group is again fighting for the Syrian city in the face of heavy air strikes by Russia's military.

Condolences pour forth after the deadliest attack on Egypt's Christian minority in years.

The president-elect is pushing back on the conclusion that Russia tried to help him win, claiming a historic margin of victory. But the winner received more electoral votes in 37 of 58 U.S. elections.

NPR's Michel Martin offers a commentary about recent police shootings and how they relate to the idea of "discipline theater," of going against your better judgment to impress others.

North Dakotans have mixed opinions about the Dakota Access Pipeline, which has been put on hold. Oil and gas is a big industry in the state.

New Yorker reporter Steve Coll discusses the background of ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson. News reports say Donald Trump is likely to pick Tillerson for secretary of state.

United Airlines will offer extra low fares to passengers willing to board last and carry only one bag that fits under the seat. Critics say this "basic economy" class could worsen flying for everyone.

U.S. officials approved the deal in September, months after Iran emerged from sanctions.

The 6 winners include a job app for out-of-work youth, radio shows that talk about sex and love and a solar lamp you can pay off in tiny increments.

A bipartisan group of senators tacitly rebuked President-elect Donald Trump in a statement Sunday on the CIA assessment that Russia used cyberattacks to influence the election.