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The number of global killings has jumped by about 600 percent since 2010. But a former U.N. strategic planning director says it is crucial to put the numbers into proper context.

The Republican convention begins on Monday, and the Democrats get their turn the following week. Writer Thomas Mallon gives Linda Wertheimer a reading list to prepare for the conventions.

New studies prove that dinosaurs may not have roared in their days on the earth. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to paleontologist Julia Clarke about her new discovery — the cooing sounds of dinosaurs.

It's a claim we need to take with caution, because French authorities have not yet found any links between the suspect and any militant organizations. They've taken five people into custody.

House Speaker Paul Ryan needs to support his Republican Party, but he also needs to support its presumptive nominee Donald Trump without damaging his own attempts to make the party more inclusive.

NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with Robert P. Jones, author of "The End of White Christian America."

Nearly 200 people are dead in Turkey, after an attempted coup overnight. Linda Wertheimer gets the latest from Dion Nissenbaum, the Wall Street Journal's correspondent in Istanbul.

Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence has been involved in Indiana politics for years. But lately, his reputation at home has taken a hit, even among Republicans.

A lot of athletes have chosen to speak up about current world events — police violence, and equal pay among them. Why now? NPR's Linda Wertheimer discusses it with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com.

Julián Castro went from being the youngest member of San Antonio's city council, to mayor of San Antonio, to U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.