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Central American migrants walking to the U.S. start their day departing Ciudad Hidalgo, Mexico, on Sunday. Despite Mexican efforts to stop them at the border, thousands of Central American migrants resumed their advance toward the U.S. border early Sunday in southern Mexico.

Thousands Swell Ranks Of U.S.-Bound Migrant Caravan In Mexico

A growing crowd of Central American migrants in southern Mexico is resuming its advance toward the U.S. border on Sunday.

2016 Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced

The 2016 Pulitzer Prizes were announced on Monday with Broadway hit Hamilton winning for drama.

First Mention: Merrick Garland's Role In Oklahoma City Bombing Case

Merrick Garland has cited his time as federal prosecutor in the Oklahoma City bombing case as the most important event of his career. It's also the first time NPR listeners heard him on our air. Our "First Mention" series takes us back to that report from April 28, 1995.

Cheerleader, Honor Student, Terrorist? Inside A Strange Case In Mississippi

Earlier this week, Jaelyn Young pleaded guilty to charges she and her friend planned to help a terrorist organization in Mississippi. NPR gets the latest from The Clarion-Ledger reporter Therese Apel.

Relatives carry the coffin of Afghan journalist Zabihullah Tamanna ahead of funeral prayers Tuesday in Kabul. Tamanna, a 38-year-old father of three killed alongside NPR photographer David Gilkey in a Taliban ambush in southern Helmand province, is seen as one of the many unsung heroes of Afghanistan's media landscape who put their lives at risk to report on the conflict.

Afghan Journalist Zabihullah Tamanna Laid To Rest In Kabul

Tamanna died on Sunday, along with NPR photojournalist David Gilkey, when the Afghan convoy they were traveling in was attacked by Taliban fighters.

In Tim Longmeyer Case, Who Paid The Bribes?

In the wake of former Kentucky official Tim Longmeyer’s admission of accepting bribes while running a state agency, one central question remains…

Massive Canada Wildfires Continue To Spread

Fires continue to rage in Alberta, Canada, threatening neighboring provinces. NPR's Melissa Block speaks with CBC reporter Evan Dyer about the continuing crisis.

Surge Of Migrants Cross Mediterranean Sea From North Africa

In the last week, Italy has rescued more than 10,000 people at sea. The spike appears tied to Africans making the trip from the continent's northern coast, taking advantage of improved weather. But there also are reports smugglers are moving westward from Turkey with the closure of borders in Europe.

A motorist who found an Atlanta gas station had run out of fuel calls a nearby gas station Monday to see if they have any left. Gas prices spiked and drivers found "out of service" bags covering pumps as the gas shortage in the South rolled into the work week, raising fears that the disruptions could become more widespread.

Gas Shortages, Price Spikes Seen Across The South Following Pipeline Spill

The pipeline's operator plans to have a workaround in place by the end of the week, but in the meantime prices are up 20 to 30 cents per gallon and some stations are running dry.

Penn State Under Fire For Planned Tribute To Joe Paterno

Pennsylvania State University is receiving intense criticism for its planned tribute to former football coach, Joe Paterno. Critics say Paterno failed to prevent or adequately report Jerry Sandusky's repeated sexual abuse of children. Penn State fired Paterno in 2011, after Sandusky's abuse came to light.

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