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Latin American cities rank as the most violent in the world. The region suffers from sky-high homicide rates, drug wars and gang violence. NPR is examining the region's turmoil in a series of reports, beginning with a look at the rampant kidnapping problem in Venezuela.

The attorney general heads to the Senate on Thursday, where lawmakers are sure to demand answers. But being in the center of the storm is nothing new for Holder. Over four years in office, he has been a lightning rod for the president's fiercest critics.

From southern Virginia to New England, lots of people are being treated to a cicada serenade. If these insects sound loud to you, that's because they are. They're so loud that some Navy engineers are trying to borrow their technique.

Doctors say 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan has only weeks to live if she doesn't get new lungs. Federal rules give priority to older patients. A judge has ordered that the rules be temporarily suspended, moving her up the waiting list.

PBS has produced a second music video "remixing" the sounds of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.

An update, and thanks, from commentator Barbara J. King following her earlier post about her new cancer diagnosis.

North Korea says it's willing to have a dialogue with South Korea on reopening a jointly run factory complex and hints at the possibility of discussing broader bilateral issues.

The illicit computer program reportedly infected five million computers worldwide, stealing bank account credentials. Dozens of banking institutions were hit by the enterprise.

The first lady's confrontation with a woman who interrupted her at a fundraiser has gotten much attention. See some of what it was like.

As news broke about the NSA collecting telephone records through Verizon, people took to Twitter to voice their opinions. Here's a sampling, ranging from the hilarious to the poignant.