On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midterm future.

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"Father God, just thank you for this opportunity to go and reach out to people who need you," said the cat, in the voice of ...

Saachi, 12, is a head-strong, confident 6th grader when the book opens, but soon she finds herself increasingly frustrated as ...

The Society of St. Pius X was excommunicated by Pope Leo for ordaining bishops without his permission. Its issues with the ...

Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial ...

The Scottish-born comic became a U.S. citizen in 2008. He showcases his goofy sense of humor, and his appetite for the ...

The romance books Ryan read growing up rarely included characters who looked like her. Now she deliberately centers people ...

While the United States marks its 250th birthday as a nation, Colorado is celebrating its 150th birthday as a state.