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The Philippines has boosted its military presence in the South China Sea after spotting numerous Chinese fishing boats in its coastal waters. Washington is supporting Manila in the dispute.

Amid NATO's expansion, and sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine, there's increasing tension in Russia's Kaliningrad region, which is geographically isolated from the rest of the country.

The two sides have agreed to a 62% wage increase over 6 years in a deal between the International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance. The union had been seeking a 77% increase.

Xylazine is a veterinary sedative, but it's now being mixed into illegal drugs like heroin or cocaine.

Riders who participate in InTandem Cycling in New York find out it's more than just riding a bike and more than just exercise. It's socialization, good for your mental health and its teamwork.

To make his latest album, Omoiyari, the Japanese-American artist decided to turn to the past. He visited Japanese internment camps and made music inspired by the stories he found there.

The euphoria of Syria's new dawn has turned to violence. Alleged massacres of minority Alawites have sent a fresh wave of refugees into neighboring Lebanon.

President Trump campaigned on a promise to give American workers a renaissance. On this Labor Day, NPR checks in on how that promise is going.

Cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could reduce the number of scallops harvested this season. Less data about the health of the fishery forces lower limits on harvesting.

Droughts in top coffee-growing countries have shrunk the supply of beans. Supermarket brands like Nescafé and Folgers have already raised prices — but the world keeps drinking more and more coffee.