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We look at Kiera Wright-Ruiz's illustrated children's book, "I Want to Be Spaghetti," which chronicles a packet of ramen's longing to be the more popular Italian noodle.

NPR speaks with retired Gen. Randy Manner, who was once a top official in the National Guard, about the president's use of the military in American cities.

The Las Vegas Aces will face off Sunday against the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals. NPR's A Martinez talks to basketball analyst Terrika Foster-Brasby about what makes the two teams powerhouses.

Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials said Sunday that they made progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war. But European allies feel they've been left out of the plan, which they say placates Russia.

The Department of Homeland Security is warning about what it calls a "heightened threat environment" in the U.S. That's amid fears Iran could retaliate for a U.S. attack on its nuclear facilities.

Here's your recap of what happened in the leadership shakeup at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week.

The bidding period has closed for the companies hoping to design and deliver the president's signature campaign promise. Here's a glimpse of some proposals — from wire mesh to 30-foot pipe organs.

A new study by three media scholars reveals how the social protest movement spread on Twitter, with some fascinating — and sobering — findings.

At issue is whether the University of Texas, Austin discriminated against a white applicant when it did not offer her a spot. At Wednesday's argument, a court majority seemed poised to reverse or severely cut back previous decisions related to affirmative action programs in college admissions.

In new ads, President Obama and Mitt Romney seek to raise doubts about each other's character. Romney accuses the president of being willing to do anything to stay president. Obama's ad accuses Romney of making a "blatantly false" claim.