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The limit of 18,000 represents the lowest number of refugees allowed into the country since the modern refugee program was established in 1980.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, about Thursday's testimony before the House Intelligence Committee by acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire.

The Chicago Teachers Union voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, union officials announced Thursday. The Chicago Public Schools CEO says the offer of a 16% raise over five years is generous.

Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York and Republican Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia are receiving an award for civility for teaming up on criminal justice reform.

While the opioid problem in the U.S. is about too many opioids, in some countries there are few options for treating or controlling pain.

Japan Airlines now allows you to see on a map where babies or toddlers are going to be sitting — so you can avoid them in your seat selection.

Emails and interviews detail the extent to which the National Rifle Association helped two of Moscow's agents ahead of the election, Senate Finance Committee Democrats say.

The NRA worked more closely with two Russian agents than previously known, a new Senate report reveals. A Senate Democrat also wonders if the NRA's tax-exempt status might be imperiled.

Saturday marks five years since the pro-democracy Umbrella Movement formed and leads up to the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China next week.

Congress adjourned for a two-week recess, but members of the House Intelligence Committee are expected to work through it.