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As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Muslims are preparing for a less joyful observance this year. Fasting and charity take on a different meaning when many in Gaza are suffering.

Ariel Henry, Haiti's de facto leader, agreed to resign once a transitional presidential council is installed and interim prime minister named. The Caribbean bloc of nations brokered the deal.

The R&B singer performs a set of his most beloved musical moments.

It's known that obesity is linked to many cancers. A study shows metabolic syndrome, which includes factors like high blood pressure and insulin resistance, also drives increased risk.

Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.

From lack of snow to wildfires, a record-warm winter had impacts across the country. Scientists say winters are warming faster than any other season in the U.S.

Actors, directors and musicians at the 2024 Oscars wore the red pins to support a group called Artists4Ceasefire, which is calling for an immediate and permanent cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.

The U.S. ship left Virginia this weekend as part of an emergency mission to build a temporary pier in Gaza to facilitate aid. Biden criticized the Israeli prime minister over civilian deaths in Gaza.

The holiest month in the Muslim calendar begins for many on Monday. This is what NPR readers will be praying for.

So-called point-of-sale donations have sharply increased in recent years, bringing in hundreds of millions a year. But the requests to "round up" your bill for charity have really taken off.