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NPR ventures into a Colombian emerald mine — which used to be more dangerous, with potential explosions inside and gunfights outside. The CEO, a former U.S. diplomat, says he wanted to change that.

Mike Miles, state-appointed superintendent of Houston ISD, is at the center of the investigation.

Authorities have investigated the death of Martin Luther King Jr. five times since his murder in April 1968. Congress, district attorneys and the Justice Department have all concluded that James Earl Ray shot King as he stood on a motel balcony in Memphis, but conspiracy theories about who was responsible for his death continue to flourish.

NPR speaks with U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., about his bipartisan bill proposing additional sanctions on Russia and new penalties for its trading partners, including China.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with fourth generation farmer and advocate Joe Maxwell about how the government shutdown is stressing already overwhelmed American farmers.

As President Trump threatens new sanctions against Russia, the Russian economy thrives despite previous measures that failed to deliver the intended bite.

Kansas City Power & Light is building an ambitious, $20 million network of 1,000 charging stations. It's turning its service area into one of the fastest-growing electric vehicle markets in the U.S.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez about themes that were most resonant for Democrats leading up to the midterm elections, and what motivated voters.

A report by the New York City Comptroller finds city residents with full-time jobs spend more time on their commute than residents of other large U.S. cities.

A new report shows the number of international students being accepted by American universities is at an all-time high of 1.13 million.