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The numbers are far less than in the U.S. but school attacks are definitely on the increase, prompting soul-searching — and a national debate over strategies to prevent future tragedies.

NPR's Laura Sullivan, Frank Langfitt and Sacha Pfeiffer reflect on how writing for radio differs from their days in newspapers, and what it takes to make stories come alive through sound.

President Trump's U.K. state visit this week won't include the Scottish island where his late immigrant mother was born. Mary Anne MacLeod was a Gaelic speaker who learned English as a second language.

President Biden outlines his annual budget blueprint, U.S. intelligence chiefs brief lawmakers on global threats and a Justice Department report finds Louisville police routinely violate civil rights.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken aims to bolster Gaza cease-fire. Belarus faces sanctions for forcing airliner to land. A year after George Floyd's death, President Biden to meet with Floyd's family.

In a memo to customers, CEO Scott Kirby tried to reassure travelers that safety is the airline's top priority. He said the airline was already planning an extra day of training for pilots.

With NCAA brackets formed, the college basketball tournaments dubbed March Madness because of its drama begin this week. Here are some highlights to watch for as the men's and women's games begin.

Senate Democrats met Thursday with top campaign staff to President Biden in an effort to allay concerns about Biden's ability to lead.

The new top dog at the White House is Commander Biden, a nearly 4-month-old German shepherd. Meanwhile, rescue dog Major is moving out and a cat is scheduled to arrive soon.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the president's chief medical adviser and the nation's top infectious disease official, is urging Americans to limit their gatherings to household members on Super Bowl Sunday.