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The retail giant said its sales jumped 38 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017, as people bought more Echo devices and Prime subscriptions during the booming holiday season. The tax bill also helped.

A total solar eclipse crossed the entire country earlier today. Many Americans were treated to a rare and stunning view.

The Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to impose new sanctions on Russia, North Korea and Iran — over threats from the White House to veto the measure.

It's getting a lot of attention because of its unexpected angles and straight lines. A sea ice specialist explains why it formed this way.

The situation is so bad that doctors are describing it as a public health emergency and calling for the government to order an evacuation of the city.

The Odd Future member and fore of The Internet steps out on her own like it ain't no thing, with sleek and woozy R&B jams that celebrate the crew and the bedroom.

While demand has spiked, puzzlemakers are having a hard time keeping up, especially as social distancing and business closures hobble production. Plus: tips for puzzlers.

Jacob Anthony Chansley, known as the "QAnon shaman," is charged alongside Adam Johnson and Derrick Evans in a federal court Saturday. Johnson is said to be the man seen carrying the speaker's lectern.

In honor of Oscar weekend, we dig into the NPR Books archives for four stories about Oscar-nominated books and actors, from Cary Grant to Cormac McCarthy.

The desert has inspired a rich literary landscape. Author Ruben Martinez recommends three reads that examine it both literally and figuratively. Do you have a favorite book that takes place in the desert? Tell us in the comments.