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Alas, the world-famous woodchuck saw his shadow. NPR got rare personal access to the world's most famous groundhog and his inner circle as he and his handlers prepared for their big day.

The former chief of staff of Rep. Bob Ney (R-OH) reaches a plea agreement with federal prosecutors in which he will assist the investigation of his former boss for allegedly doling out political favors to former lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Neil Volz pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud in the deal.

Parliamentary elections were postponed several times amid disputes over the election law and procedures.

Climate change is a major issue for young voters, but so far, it has not been a major mobilizing force in U.S. elections. Some environmental action groups see that changing.

The national soccer team of Wales last saw action at the men's World Cup in 1958. The team's opening match against the U.S. on Monday means a lot to Welsh identity and longtime fans.

Alaya Dawn Johnson's latest is about senior at a Washington, D.C. prep school in the midst of a global pandemic. This book offers a chilling glimpse of a dystopia that could be just around the corner.

December's job growth caps a 2014 that saw the most jobs added to the economy since 1999.

The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.

Several new lawmakers representing the Cape and Islands are at work on Beacon Hill after being sworn in last week. They're learning how things work at the…

Senior military assistant Lt. Gen. Ron Lewis has worked with Carter in a number of jobs over the years. NPR's Tom Bowman reports Lewis is accused of an improper personal relationship.