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It's finally here! The World Cup 2026 kicks off in Mexico City -- and NPR is there.

While the U.S. has rejected the Iran soccer team, forcing them to train in Tijuana during this world cup, the border city has rolled out a welcome for a squad caught between sport and geopolitics.

Advocates for cancer research and resources put aside political differences to lobby lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Advocates for cancer research and resources put aside political differences to lobby lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood has a reputation as one of America's biggest open-air criminal drug markets. Amid the crime and poverty, activists also have created a thriving soccer culture.

We look at what's on the line for the Trump administration in the meeting between President Trump and Russia's President Putin, as well as what it means for the president to "federalize" Washington.

The Trump administration is pushing for a ceasefire in Sudan. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Sudan scholar, Alex de Waal, about the challenges in bringing an end to the conflict.

Only about one in five homes sold in the last year went to a first-time buyer. And the average person buying their first home was 40 years old — a record high. A new report from the National Association of Realtors shows how challenging it's become for young people to get a foothold in today's costly housing market.

U.S. employers added fewer jobs than expected last month. The unemployment rate fell, but only because a large number of people stopped looking for work.

With President Trump in attendance, an all-superstar lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy felt a little more political than it might have otherwise.