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McCain was shot down during the Vietnam War and was held captive and tortured for years. The ordeal helped fuel his political career.

Thousands across Israel have been protesting daily this week demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accept a ceasefire deal to bring back the remaining hostages inside Gaza.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Miami Chief Heat Officer Jane Gilbert about the measures she is taking to help residents during this week's heat wave.

A breakdown in law and order along a main route in southern Gaza has made Israel's daytime fighting pause ineffectual for aid delivery. This led to skyrocketing food prices sold on the black market.

In a few key battleground states, new district voting maps may help Democrats pick up some state legislative seats in this midterm election.

Israel struck targets in southern Lebanon in what they say was a pre-emptive strike. Hezbollah returned fire. The increase in cross-border exchanges happens just as ceasefire talks resume.

Chess prodigy Hans Niemann is competing in the World Junior Chess Championship — but he's also answering questions about an outlandish cheating theory.

The Alternative for Germany party made huge gains in two eastern states, handing the German far right its best results since World War II.

Jean-Pierre will also be the first openly gay person to have the most visible post at the White House aside from the president.

Researchers and farmers continue the search for long-term solutions to an insect-spread illness called laurel wilt.