Syrian rebels seized much of the country's second-largest city after a stunning couple of days in which they've reignited a conflict that's been largely static for years.

California is still counting general election ballots, which generally takes longer than in other states.

European nations are bracing for new tariffs and less security support from the incoming Trump administration.

NPR's Eric Deggans speaks with Dareen Khalifa of the International Crisis Group about Syrian rebels taking control of parts of Aleppo.

NPR's Eric Deggans speaks with musician and composer Jon Batiste about his new album, "Beethoven Blues," in which he riffs on classical favorites.

NPR's Eric Deggans talks with Zahid Rafiq about his first book, "The World With Its Mouth Open," a collection of short stories about the lives of people in Kashmir.

Immigration, school vouchers, and abortion will dominate the upcoming Texas legislative session.

Families of Japanese-Americans interned in a camp in Colorado are working with survivors of the state's worst massacre of Native Americans, which happened in the same area, to heal and educate.

NPR's Eric Deggans talks with director Garret Price about his new documentary, "Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary," about a specific California soft rock sound.

China remains the biggest source of immigration into the Asian island of Taiwan, despite their mounting tensions.

A program in Allegan, Mich., teaches trades to high schoolers.

President-elect Trump wants Kash Patel to lead the FBI. He is also making tariff threats that could be mostly bluster. It's impossible to tell.