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How do you make a Christmas album without succumbing to formula? "Put a little Outkast to it," the soul singer says.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is facing criticism Sunday for past campaign statements some feel could have inspired the shooting of two NYC police officers. NPR's Arun Rath talks to Jim Zarolli.

In September, 43 students disappeared in Mexico and were assumed dead after an alleged attack by police. NPR's Arun Rath talks to John Gibler about his continued reporting from Iguala, Mexico.

Low heating oil prices mean New Englanders don't have to bundle up at home this year, but they will have to watch their rising electric bills.

The country's tiny Jewish community is embracing the breakthrough. But some Catholics feel betrayed by President Obama's overtures to Cuba's communist government.

Florida State says quarterback Jameis Winston did not violate any school code of conduct in an alleged sexual assault case. This allows Winston to go on playing football for the undefeated Seminoles.

When Congress returns in 2015, it will consider the nomination of Antonio Weiss to be undersecretary of Treasury for domestic finance. The nomination is causing a fight within the Democratic Party.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn traveled to Maryland this weekend to visit the Army’s Walter Reed Medical Center. After delivering Christmas cards to wounded…

In 1961, U.S. intelligence indicated the Soviets might soon test nuclear bombs at the North Pole. President John F. Kennedy wrote a young girl back, telling her Santa would make his Christmas rounds.

A published report says outgoing Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford gave pay raises to dozens of employees over the past year.