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Michigan is one of two states that has not designated an official state insect. Some lawmakers want the black swallowtail butterfly to represent Michigan, while back the more well-known monarch butterfly.

Here's a selective look ahead at the summer's potential blockbusters, awards contenders and crowd-pleasers.

NPR's Ailsa Chang goes on a tour with LA Times columnist Patt Morrison of Los Angeles' top makeout spots, which offer a vantage point into the city's last century of development and urban sprawl.

With the reelection of the combative populist who's run the country for two decades, concerns are growing about Turkey's democracy and direction in the world.

Growing up, Evelyn Flores' parents were flower farmers in Mexico. When they fell on hard times, school lunches were too expensive. Her mom would bring her food — but one day, she didn't show up.

The White House and House Republicans have a deal on the debt ceiling. What remains to be done — and what are the roadblocks — ahead of a vote this week in the House?

Forrest Gump actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band are playing for troops and veterans while celebrating service members on Memorial Day.

Uganda's president has approved some of the harshest anti LGBTQ legislation in the world, including life imprisonment and even the death penalty. What will this mean for Uganda's queer community now?

Activists want wealthy countries and investment institutions to address Vietnam's human rights record before they provide funds to the country to address climate change.

There are winners and losers in the new landmark deal to avert a water shortage crisis on the Colorado River. But experts say it doesn't go far enough and no one should be celebrating.