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Crime in New York City is at its lowest levels since the 1950s. NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton says a renewed focus on disorder, as well as serious crime, led to the decline.

A video rant about the perpetual lateness of Kenyans is prompting debate and self-reflection. As Kenya enters the global economy, can people keep disregarding the clock?

Protesters are calling for the end of clerical rule and the removal of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The demonstrations are the biggest since 2009.

While Apple's apologies and response to its slowing down of older phones might help on the public relations front, the legal issues are another matter.

People in major cities around the world marked the end of 2017 with fireworks displays and other celebrations. Samoa, Christmas Island and New Zealand were among the first to celebrate 2018.

Man Kaur of India has won 17 gold medals in her age category. And now she's trying her hand at javelin.

China's foreign policy grew increasingly assertive in 2017, but there is debate about the country's capacity for global leadership. Beijing isn't keen to replace the U.S. on the world stage.

It's a new year and time for a new you! Or not. NPR producer Melissa Gray, a self-described "potty mouth," has decided to try to cut her casual cursing, but she needs better euphemisms. Help her.

In his letter to the board of the New York City Ballet, Peter Martins, 71, continued to deny he sexually harassed or abused members of the company. He had been on a leave of absence since last month.

Venison, a luxury meat sold in high-end stores also shows up on the winter menus of expensive restaurants. But venison from deer killed by hunters can't be sold, so much of it is given away for free.