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"The methods by which they guide public opinion are very sophisticated — they're way more sophisticated than anybody realized," Harvard professor Gary King says.

A political scientist identified optimally persuasive terms that make people more inclined to support the health care act. He says the tool could someday make it easier to sharpen political messages.

The financial regulatory law became a big part of the Democratic debate Tuesday night. Did it help lead to the financial collapse? And what exactly is it, anyway?

For several White House hopefuls, their third-quarter fundraising numbers didn't bring good news and could be an ominous sign for their future.

It's a bit of a renaissance for unlimited plans, which went all but extinct in recent years. But do people really need that much data?

The GOP nominee is considering walking back a key campaign promise central to his support — whether 11 million immigrants in the U.S. illegally would be deported under a President Trump.

Former counterterrorism coordinator for Homeland Security John Cohen tells NPR's Scott Simon why the federal government may ask Visa Waiver Program applicants to hand over social media account info.

With all the concern about opioid addiction, some patients are worried and want to stop taking powerful medication. Tapering the drugs gradually may be a better way to do that than going cold turkey.

Only about half of Native American students graduate from high school, and few go on to college. One program has worked 17 years to change that.

How did a modestly-sized, developing country become dominant in sprinting?