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Visitors sit in an inflatable raft to get an idea of how thousands of refugees cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe each year.

Inside The Refugee Camp At The Foot Of The Washington Monument

A new exhibit from Doctors Without Borders aims to show visitors what it's like to be a refugee, starting with a flimsy raft and ending in a cramped tent.

Jeff Huffman of the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network Updates Us On Hurricane Matthew

What we can expect from Hurricane Matthew.

Smoke rises after aircraft belonging to the Russian army bombed a residential area in the Darat Izza neighborhood of Aleppo on Tuesday.

Why The Battle For Aleppo Is So Important

With diplomacy at a standstill, what is the military strategy for the Syrian regime and rebels? Residents fear regime forces will massacre civilians — or the current siege will force surrender.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai talks about the Google Assistant, which will power the company's new line of smartphones and a voice-activated speaker.

Google Goes All-In On Hardware With 'Pixel' Phone, Home Assistant, VR Headset

The tech giant has been outmaneuvered in consumer products, namely by Amazon's Echo and Apple's iPhone. Google is now betting on its artificial intelligence progress to stage a comeback.

Tricia Olson takes a selfie of herself and her son Augustus, or Gus, who sits in his car seat. Olson took three weeks of unpaid leave from her job at a towing company in Rock Springs, Wyo., after giving birth.

On Your Mark, Give Birth, Go Back To Work

Tricia Olson gave birth to her son and was back on the job three weeks later. Like most Americans, she doesn't get paid family leave, and she's among the 40 percent who don't qualify for unpaid leave.

The Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City before it closed on Sept. 16, 2014.

How Donald Trump Lost $916 Million

The nearly billion-dollar losses Donald Trump appears to have claimed on some leaked tax forms could have come from risky investments in casinos, an airline and more.

Retailers expect a strong increase in holiday shopping this year and hope not to see unseasonably warm weather like last year's, which cut into sales and had this man in New York shopping in shirtsleeves.

Higher Wages And Easy Credit Likely To Spur Holiday Sales, Retailers Say

The National Retail Federation's economist and many other analysts say shoppers are in good shape to spend more this holiday season. Sales are expected to jump 3.6 percent.

Pope Francis prays in front of rubble of the quake-struck town of Amatrice, Italy. Francis made a surprise visit Tuesday to the quake zone in central Italy, saying that he wanted "to be close to the people."

Pope Francis Surprises Survivors In Italian Earthquake Sites

Pope Francis made an unannounced visit Tuesday to the central Italy zone still recovering from a deadly August temblor. Amid ruins, he told residents, "There is always a future."

Strongest Caribbean Hurricane In Nearly 10 Years Hits Haiti

Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Charles has the latest on the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew from Port-au-Prince.

VP Candidates Kaine, Pence Strike Surprising Tone In Their Only Debate

The presidential candidates could not be more different, but their vice presidential picks share many traits. NPR's Mara Liasson reviews the debate, along with pollsters Margie Omero and John Feehery.

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