The Trump administration launched military strikes in Syria to "eliminate" Islamic State group fighters in retaliation for an attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American interpreter a week ago.

Washington, D.C.'s performing arts center was named for President Kennedy after his assassination. But his vision for the arts as a cornerstone of democracy was shared by Eisenhower and Johnson.

Michigan House Republicans cancelled $645 million in state grants earlier this month. Several were for projects in and around Kalamazoo.

The Michigan Legislature adjourned Thursday for the year, ending a 2025 session where a politically divided House and Senate often struggled to reach deals.The marathon final day saw roughly two dozen ...

In a year-end interview, Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks looked back on an unusually slow legislative session, the impacts of previously-passed data center laws and working with House ...

The White House plans to break up a key weather and climate research center in Colorado, a move experts say could jeopardize the accuracy of forecasting and prediction systems.

Cara Lieurance and Marie Lee, editor of Encore Magazine, talk about the five most-clicked on stories of the year and the December issue highlighting photography by Brian K. Powers from 2025.

The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor.

If you're tempted to bail on potentially fun events becuase you feel awkward, read this. Level up your small talk game and practice social courage with six tips from psychologists.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with investigative reporter Vicky Ward about what could be revealed in the Justice Department's Epstein files.

Trump's executive order stops short of legalizing marijuana for recreational use, but will allow more research and medical treatment, and will clear the way for Medicare to cover some cannabis-related ...

Elazar Sontag did not suggest a coveted reservation for our first lunch together. Instead, The Washington Post' s new food ...