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An NPR investigation finds that the military court and prison at Guantánamo Bay have cost taxpayers billions, with billions more expected.

After two separate police standoffs that lasted for hours, three suspects in recent attacks in Paris are dead. Four hostages also were killed, President François Hollande said Friday.

As it roared through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, packing winds of up to 200 mph, the twister flattened buildings. Searchers continue to look for survivors and those who were killed.

These recipes from our resident chef Kathy Gunst take advantage of the bounty of spring, but aren't overly sweet.

A fresh hot meal is a thing of beauty when you're having a tough go of things, and can literally bring tears to people's eyes. But a full freezer? That's money in the bank. So when it comes to feeding people in need, an extra meal for the freezer can be the best gift of all.

Many doctors in the U.S. say the practice puts an infant at risk of sleep-related death. A close look at the research reveals a different picture.

Constitutional law experts and anti-abortion advocates agree the ballot petition campaign could upend decades of laws aimed at limiting abortion access in Missouri. But even if voters approve the amendment, it wouldn't restore access overnight, and would face years of legal challenges.

Information is emerging about how many people in north St. Louis did not have homeowners insurance when storms ripped through the region on May 16. Still, the data is just an early estimate, against the backdrop of a rising number of homeowners around the country who don't have policies.

A coalition of religious groups, conservative think tanks, and Republican attorneys general — including in Missouri — have chipped away at local and state authority, altering how the nation can respond during health crises.

As health insurance costs soar, lowering prescription prices could help. But that will require reforms in Jefferson City and Topeka.