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Poverty, by America author Matthew Desmond says if the top 1% of Americans paid the taxes they owed, it would raise $175 billion each year: "That is just about enough to pull everyone out of poverty."

Republicans have chosen Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., as the next party leader, launching a new era for the GOP after nearly two decades with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leading the party in the Senate.

Students with parents who don't have a Social Security number are unable to complete the new version of the federal financial-aid form, adding yet another barrier to the college admissions process.

An estimated 6.6 million students can't obtain their transcripts or degrees for having unpaid bills as low as $25 or less. Several states have passed or are considering laws to curb the practice.

The party laid out bold priorities this summer, including major investments in climate initiatives, health care and the child tax credit. But it's become clear that some cuts will have to happen.

Citigroup says computer tapes containing the Social Security numbers and other private data of almost 4 million customers are missing. UPS was transporting the tapes to a credit bureau in Texas when they disappeared. So far, there is no evidence that any of the data has been misused.

During Jan. 6 hearings, former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone has been described as trying to control the fire that Trump set. He is to testify to the committee behind closed doors on Friday.

NPR's member and affiliate station photographers share memorable moments from throughout 2024.

Demand is skyrocketing to see Caitlin Clark play with the Indiana Fever. Ahead of her WNBA debut, ticket sales are soaring and some teams are relocating their games to larger venues.

The state is expecting 1.6 million undocumented immigrants to apply for driver's licenses when a new law takes effect Jan. 1. The DMV is adding 800 employees to help handle the influx.