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The United Kingdom has been struggling with a cost-of-living crisis since 2021. Clergy members are asking for a 9.5% pay hike that would begin in April 2024.

The Category 5 storm stalled over the Bahamas, causing destruction and flooding. People were evacuated to safe zones while officials assess the extent of the hurricane's impact.

The Syrian president insists that the U.S. and others have not been able to back their claims that Syrian government forces used chemical weapons in an Aug. 21 attack.

Cruz cooking bacon on a machine gun follows a string of GOP candidates trying to stand out online by destroying a cell phone, playing Operation, and critiquing Sharknado 3.

The British band, which has made evolution and sonic adventurousness a part of its trademark since its iconic debut in 1977, will release its 15th album, Silver/Lead, on March 31.

This season, we're tracking down the origins of favorite holiday traditions. Tuesday it was all about jelly donuts. Wednesday — eggnog. But, what exactly is eggnog?

In Iran, the last days of 2017 were marked by widespread protests against that country's government. Thousands turned out, and so did the police — who are shown on video beating protestors.

President Obama will on Monday name former GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel to be his next defense secretary, an administration official confirmed to NPR. Hagel's past comments on Iran, Israel and gays have come under scrutiny.

Novo Amor's "Carry You" highlights the soft, airy, fragile falsetto of singer Ali Lacey.

Rock critic KEN TUCKER reviews two new collections: guitarist Rick Holstrom''s "Look Out," (Black Top) and Ronnie Dawson''s "Just Rockin'' & Rollin''" (Upstart).INT. 2: Author and journalist, MARSHALL FRADY. His new book is "Jesse: The Life and Pilgrimage of Jesse Jackson (Random House). The book tells the story of Jackson''s ambitious life, from his illegitimate birth in poverty stricken South Carolina through his years working with Martin Luther King and his unprecedented runs for the presidency. FRADY writes about political figures and social and racial tensions in the United States for the New Yorker. His first two biographies were about George Wallace and Billy Graham. REV. 2: Book critic MAUREEN CORRIGAN reviews "Hellman and Hammett" by Joan Mellen (A chronicle of the unconventional 30 year relationship between mystery writer Dashiell Hammett and playwright Lillian Hellman.