Lucy Perkins

As Election Day approaches, some partisans on both sides are skeptical about whether this election will be fair, polls show.

As the election approaches, volunteers across the country are being trained on how to work the polls. But there may still be poll worker shortages in some of the areas that could decide the election.

Around the country, election officials are recruiting thousands of new pollworkers to run this fall's election. It's a daunting task with high stakes, especially in swing states.

Sunday marks one year since the deadly Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. Organizers across the region have been holding events to remember those who died.

The town of Indiana, Penn., says it's the "Christmas Tree Capital Of The World." But Estacada, Ore., also lays claim to this prestigious holiday title. Thus begins a holiday-spirited battle.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Lucy Perkins to get the latest on a shooting that took place in a local synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa.

The British singer discusses making a staggered comeback after a career full of ups and downs and celebrating the changes in R&B.

Even though the refugee crisis in Europe reached its peak two years ago, countries are still trying to figure out what to do with the more than 150,000 refugees who want to stay in the E.U.

During the holidays, a number of retailers deck their windows to lure shoppers off the sidewalk. At Lord and Taylor in New York City, a team has been planning this year's display since February.

Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration report that July had the highest average temperatures since records have been kept.