A sword and sandal epic, visually splendid and cautionary about the abuse of power, not just Rome's but ours as well.

As results start to come in the Ireland election polls, NPR looks at exit poll data, and who's likely to lead Ireland's next government.

Some parts of the country will receive heavy lake-effect snow and others will see rain or dry weather with subfreezing ...

We look at how one US conservationist's work is helping preserve Chile's wilderness at the southernmost tip of the South American continent.

A wife and husband deal — or not — with tensions and conflicts from each spouse's parents while on vacation. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Weike Wang about her new novel, "Rental House." ...

NPR's Scott Simon remembers Seuk Kim, a volunteer animal rescue pilot who died in a crash earlier this week, transporting ...

Young people today spend nearly 1,000 fewer hours per year hanging out with friends in person than they did 20 years ago.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Marcel Fratzscher, president of the German Institute for Economic Research, about Germany's weakened economy and its potential impact on the country's upcoming elections.

NPR's Scott Simon remembers Seuk Kim, a volunteer animal rescue pilot who died in a crash earlier this week, transporting several dogs.

Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. He has reported from ...

Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. He has reported from ...

Cucumbers shipped to the U.S. and Canada, and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states, were ...