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Soccer is a national obsession in England that's spilling over into America. NPR's Scott Simon talks to sports business writer John Ourand about why Americans are buying up the U.K.'s top teams.

China's ruling party kicks off a national congress on Sunday in which Xi Jinping is expected to secure a third term as party boss and chief of the military.

The top target is Pete Buttigieg. He faced a barrage of attacks as the other Democratic candidates seek to blunt his momentum from a strong showing in Iowa.

China has unveiled a new government led by Li Qiang, a close ally of Xi Jinping. What does this new lineup tell us about China in the coming decade?

U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch on Tuesday met with police, community leaders and the family of Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old black man who died a week after being arrested by police.

Being a safe pick isn't a bad thing, and the Virginia senator is a disciplined messenger, has a positive persona and can help Clinton appeal to white males — a place where Trump has an edge.

For author Jeanette Winterson, Christmas is as much about food as it is about storytelling. So her new book Christmas Days combines stories with favorite recipes from her friends and family.

Former FEMA Director Michael Brown blames Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and other top agency officials for the inadequate response to Hurricane Katrina. Brown testified Friday before the Senate Homeland Security Committee.

A Gallup survey ranks countries based on degree of "social connectedness" people feel with friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, even strangers. We asked Mongolians why they think they top the list.

The Texas Republican Party has gotten more conservative over the years. Immigration policies once pushed by top GOP officials now seem moderate. Party leaders crack down on dissension in their ranks.