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At least 120 people across several states are reported dead. Officials warned that rebuilding from the widespread loss of homes and property would be lengthy and difficult.

Was the murder of a young Palestinian man in the West Bank an anti-gay hate crime? NPR identifies the accused killer and explores the parallel systems of justice that have yet to resolve this case.

Tropical storm Helene has left western North Carolina with catastrophic damage from historic flooding to a loss of power for thousands. And, Lebanon mourning the loss of Hezbollah leader.

The Justice Department's third-in-command talked about the department's pledge to fight hate crimes, and shared he was close in age to Matthew Shepard, whose death inspired a federal law helping to prosecute people fueled by hate.

Former President Jimmy Carter is turning 100. Here are images from notable events or parts of his life, both during his presidency and after.

Authorities lifted a shelter-in-place order for 90,000 people near Atlanta. Orders to evacuate or stay inside were issued after a chemical plant caught fire Sunday -- creating smoke and strong odors.

Mutombo spent his retirement on humanitarian causes. He spoke nine languages and founded the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation, concentrating on improving the quality of life for people in the Congo.

Nebraska has a unique solution to staffing elections: It allows counties to draft workers. Omaha's Douglas County is the only one to regularly use it. Here’s how the jury duty-like system works.

As the presidential race ramps up in Georgia, one vital voting demographic is mobilizing and hoping to impact the race: young people.

The annual Peanut Festival in Plains celebrated Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday over the weekend. Carter turns 100 Tuesday -- making him the oldest living president in U.S. history.