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A U.S. appeals court compared the police department's program to periods of discrimination against groups of Americans — such as Japanese-Americans during World War II.

Americans' junk food calories increasingly come from big box and convenience stores rather than traditional grocers, a study finds. And researchers say this trend is a public health concern.

Zimbabwe clears Walter Palmer and says the hunt was legal.

One in three Native American women will be sexually assaulted during her life, and even fewer will actually report the crime, per the Justice Department. Female elders in Wyoming want to change that.

Families of two Palestinians accused of attacks on Israelis describe their shock and some of the anger driving a new wave of violence.

Three years ago, the court struck down mandatory life sentences in cases involving juvenile defendants. Should that ruling be applied retroactively to those sentenced to life long ago?

James is the first Jamaican author to win the prestigious literary award, for his novel A Brief History of Seven Killings. It's based on a real 1976 assassination attempt on reggae star Bob Marley.

Russia is bombing western Syria and the U.S. is airdropping ammunition to Arab fighters in the east. After the fight is over, Syria may be left as a country pretty much split in two.

The shortlist for the awards went public Wednesday, halving the number of nominees to 20 finalists. David Greene talks to NPR editor Barrie Hardymon and contributor Glen Weldon about their favorites.

The move comes after clashes between Palestinians and Israelis have intensified. On Tuesday, Palestinians killed three Israelis in stabbing and shooting attacks.