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NPR has confirmed that Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, the Army soldier suspected of going on a shooting rampage in Afghanistan, will be charged with 17 counts of murder. On Thursday, the Pentagon increased the death toll from the March 11 incident to 17 from 16.

Mad Men is returning after a long hiatus this Sunday. NPR's Elizabeth Blair looks at the reasons for the delay and what it might mean to fans.

Benedict XVI will be greeted by one of the world's largest Catholic populations when he visits Mexico on Friday. He is also traveling to Cuba, where the church has played an active role in seeking change.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have concluded that giving homeowners a big break on their mortgages would make good financial sense in many cases, NPR and ProPublica have learned.

In this morning's update, we have details on:President Obama's visit to OklahomaThe Oklahoma legislative session in at the half-way pointA shoot-out in…

Profiles of the teenager killed in a case that has reignited a national debate about race and the man who pulled the trigger reveal a great deal about them both.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A group of United Methodists in Oklahoma have signed a statement in support of gay marriage ahead of an April global policy…

Florida, Louisville, Ohio State and Syracuse won Thursday to reach the "Elite Eight" in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Four more contests tonight will determine the rest of the field.

After saying for nearly two weeks that 16 civilians had been killed, officials are now telling reporters there were 17 fatalities. We may learn more later today when Staff Sgt. Robert Bales is expected to be charged with murder.

Santorum is the favorite to win Saturday's Louisiana primary based on recent polling. Even with a win, it's hard to see how Santorum will gain much on Mitt Romney's delegate lead, since both are likely to receive some delegates.