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The fire broke out Friday in a Dhaka slum while many were away celebrating the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha. Hundreds of homes were destroyed, leaving about 10,000 people uncertain of their future.

Pouring rain did not deter the 11th weekend in a row of mass protests, which caused roads to shut down and traffic to reroute as streets flooded with people.

In her essay, NPR's Michel Martin reflects on the life of Carl Bell, a psychiatrist who died earlier this month at the age of 71.

The president confirmed a recent report in The Wall Street Journal that he'd asked his advisers to look into purchasing the Arctic island. But Denmark's prime minister says Greenland is not for sale.

A recent study found virtual reality experiences were better at easing pain than watching televised nature scenes. Immersive distraction seems key to the success, scientists say.

A palace statement says Andrew is "appalled" by Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes after a British tabloid published video it says shows the prince with a young woman outside Epstein's mansion in 2010.

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the decision was made in part to minimize disruption in parts of America that rely heavily on Huawei's equipment to serve remote areas.

The Trump administration pushed back hard against warnings of an economic slowdown. But the president is also calling on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again to help boost growth.

A Canadian study suggests that fluoride consumed by pregnant women can affect the IQ of their children. No single study provides definitive answers, but the findings will no doubt stir debate.

Jones County Commissioners are considering an offer from ICE to put immigrant detainees in cells. Right now the Texas/Midwest Jones County “Bluebonnet”…