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Alaska may overhaul the way it spends its oil wealth. While the state has a lot of oil, the price of oil has dropped so much that the state now has a $3.5 billion deficit — two-thirds of its budget.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Yeganeh Rezaian senior researcher at the Committee to Protect Journalists, about the state of press freedoms in Iran.

A progressive political party popular with young people is challenging the status quo in Thailand, where voters will go to the polls on Sunday after nine years of military-backed rule.

This smartly entertaining new movie tells the story of how the BlackBerry became the hottest personal handheld device on the market — only to get crushed by the iPhone.

Twitter owner Elon Musk has named the next CEO for the social media platform that has seen advertisers rush for the exits since he took over: Linda Yaccarino, the former head of advertising for NBC.

The man accused of killing eleven people at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 has been convicted on all 63 counts. He could be sentenced to death.

Now that a historic agreement on sharing the Colorado River has been struck, states are working out the details, and planning for its expiration in 2026.

Many communities still operate antiquated water meters that can leave residents with huge bills if a pipe breaks. One Alabama resident had to contend with a nearly $20,000 bill.

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested and then later released in connection with an investigation into the Scottish National Party's finances.

The Justice Department released its investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department, with findings that include racial bias and unnecessary use of force.