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Senate leaders announced a deal on legislation to overhaul how Congress investigates allegations of sexual harassment. The measure makes lawmakers personally liable for settling claims and streamlines the process for filing complaints. Top Republican and Democratic leaders hailed the deal and promised quick action.

Eritrea was once dubbed the North Korea of Africa. Now, the United Nations is lifting sanctions on it following a peace deal between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Top Trump administration officials said they're seeking a halt to hostilities in the war-torn country — and that they'd like to see it within 30 days, to open the door for more permanent peace talks.

Massachusetts cranberry growers are halfway through the harvest. It's been a good crop, but they're worried about low fruit prices. We visit with one farmer and discuss the struggling industry.

The Army general has a voracious appetite for history — and Boston sports teams. If approved by the Senate, the 60-year-old Massachusetts native will take the helm next summer.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper about how the state is responding to the hurricane.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about which teams will make the NBA postseason.

Cardinal Pell, a close adviser to Pope Francis, has been convicted of child sex abuse charges that go back decades. His conviction became public after a gag order was lifted.

For the first time in 25 years, teachers in Denver are expected to walk off the job. The teachers union and representatives of Denver Public Schools have been negotiating for more than a year.

Californians have been evacuated multiple times in recent years owing to smoke, fires, floods and power outages. Now people are reconsidering whether the state is the dream they had hoped for.