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Phones are becoming more shopping-friendly and more consumers are willing to wait for online deals. This year's online sales boost signals an era of mobile shopping as retailers race to keep up.

The militant group calling itself the Islamic State released 49 hostages, most of them Turkish. NPR's Arun Rath talks to NPR Middle East Correspondent Deborah Amos about what the release signals.

Bishop Blase Cupich of Spokane, Wash., has emphasized pastoral needs and compassion over rigid positions on issues such as gay rights, but church experts don't expect a sea change on hot-button issues.

For our Trade Lingo series, Melissa Block talks to Jerry Murry about the railroad lingo, "highball."

In an agreement with The Humane Society of the United States, the theme park will also phase out the use of the giant marine mammals in theatrical shows.

The White House and the State Department stressed the need for cooperation among Arab allies, after President Trump appeared to take the side of Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors against Qatar.

A new report shows the EPA has collected 60 percent less in civil penalties from polluters compared with recent administrations.

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Human Rights activist Chito Gascon about President Trump's invitation to President Duterte and Duterte's record on human rights, including extra-judicial executions.

In 1997, the spacecraft's mission paved the way for the more sophisticated rovers operating on the Red Planet today.

Citing a population rebound, the Interior Department has announced plans to strip the bear of federal protection. But some groups are skeptical, and they've signaled they're prepared to resist.