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President Obama traded barbs with Republican House Speaker John Boehner on Tuesday, but there was no sign that Congress is any closer to re-opening the federal government. At a news conference, Obama warned that the whole world is watching. It is, and so far the reviews aren't good.

The U.S. and Mexico have a long rivalry on the soccer field. They take the field again Tuesday in a game that holds political, cultural and competitive importance. It's a World Cup qualifier.

In April, Iran and Israel traded attacks and came close to full-on war. Now Iran's government is in transition — while Israel's is in turmoil.

A four-legged victim of the massive storm that ripped through Louisiana got some noisy assistance from St. Bernard Parish workers armed with a chainsaw.

As US NATO allies struggle to evacuate their citizens from Afghanistan, talk in Europe is focusing on how to prevent a wave of refugees fleeing Taliban control reaching the EU.

After buying 100 barrels of crude oil and delivering it to a pipeline, NPR's Planet Money team goes to a refinery to see it turned into gasoline.

Customers will be able to send and receive up to $900 at a time at more than 4,000 U.S. stores. Analysts don't think the other money transfer clients will be hurt because of their loyal customer base.

In honor of Halloween, NPR gets a guided tour of parasites that reside in London's Natural History Museum.

German automakers have several plants in the South, and Florida counts on European tourists. Analysts hope efforts to stimulate Europe's economy will keep investments in the U.S. from slipping.

For several years, the owners of a Maryland house have synchronized lights to music, from Halloween favorites like Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to more recent hits.

California authorities say the behemoth killed a firefighter battling the Carr Fire last month. Larger than three football fields, the tornado was unlike anything they'd seen. Now, they have video.

Democrats in Nevada go to the polls in what's shaping up to be another tight contest between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. In South Carolina, will Donald Trump pull off another double-digit win?