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Vladyslav Heraskevych, a skeleton sled racer, wore a helmet on Wednesday showing images of Ukrainian athletes killed defending his country against Russia's full-scale invasion. International Olympic Committee officials say the helmet violates rules designed to keep politics out of the Olympics.

The father of a U.S.-based activist wanted by Hong Kong authorities was convicted of attempting to deal with an absconder's financial assets on Wednesday, in the first court case of its kind brought under a homegrown national security law.

At the U.S. Curling Olympic Trials, a team of Gen Z curlers usurped the long-reigning champions in a big upset. Team Casper is bringing swagger, limber knees and some new sensibilities to a tradition-filled sport.

An annual meeting of the nation's governors that has long served as a rare bipartisan gathering is unraveling after President Donald Trump excluded Democratic governors from White House events.

An NPR review of the FBI affidavit used to seize 2020 election ballots from Georgia's Fulton County finds investigators omitted key findings from previous state inquiries into fraud claims.

The small, coastal district has recently faced months of turmoil, with some accusing the superintendent of misconduct.

There have been multiple examples of threats that lawmakers and local officials have faced in Oregon and nationwide, including a recent bomb threat against three state legislators

On paper, the Fed chair is just one vote among many. In practice, the job carries far more influence. We analyze what gives the Fed chair power.

The order did not identify the judge in question but two sources familiar with the process told NPR it is U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby, a Biden appointee.

U.S. speedskaters set to compete in Milan are drawing comparisons to past greats like Eric Heiden, Bonnie Blair, and Apolo Ohno. Here are four to watch in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.