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The U.S. is warning against Russian cyber attacks targeting the energy grid and infrastructure as President Trump congratulates Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection. Many wonder what the Trump administration is doing to keep Americans safe from these potential attacks.

When Russia annexed Crimea, it set relations with Western societies on a confrontation course. Four years after Russian President Vladimir Putin's brazen gamble, NPR looks at how people in Crimea view the union with Russia.

The adult film actress who claims she once had an affair with President Trump is suing him so she can tell her story, but Trump denies the claim.

Historically, both sides usually lose in trade wars. But, one side often loses more than the other. While China could be hurt by the Trump administration tariffs, U.S. consumers, companies and our allies could end up being damaged more.

U.S. employers added 313,000 jobs last month. The Labor Department report shows much stronger job growth than analysts expected. They'd been predicting an increase of about 200,000 jobs. Another good sign: workers returned to the workforce in the highest numbers in 35 years.

China responded to a U.S. threat of additional tariffs with a long list of its own. The two sides will likely spend the next few months trying to negotiate a solution that will avert a trade war.

An early goal was to eradicate the disease by the year 2000. Where do we now stand — and what obstacles remain?

Over the weekend 15 members of a Canadian youth hockey team were killed in a bus collision in rural Saskatchewan. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Globe and Mail reporter Carrie Tait about how the community is coping.

Last year, Maine Gov. Paul LePage stayed at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, a federal judge cited the visit as evidence in an emoluments case against President Trump. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Portland Press Herald reporter Scott Thistle, who broke the story last year.

Behind the brewing trade war with China is U.S. concern at China's ambitions to dominate the technologies of the future. Skeptics doubt, though, that massive state investment can transform China into an innovative economy.