On this occasion, the often dour Clinton gave way to beaming smiles and occasional chuckles. Trump had just one salient objective - to project a calm and presidential air - yet struggled with it.

The presidential candidates traded barbs over their economic and trade plans, national security and race relations in the U.S.

As Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump square off in the first presidential debate showdown NPR will fact check the candidates' statements live.

In advance of the first debate, a rundown of the Democratic presidential candidate's positions.

At the Democratic convention, the first lady said the election is about making a better future for the children. Hillary Clinton is the only candidate "who I trust with that responsibility," she said.

Hillary Clinton will break the penultimate glass ceiling this week - becoming the first female nominee of a major American political party. Here are some things to watch at the Democratic convention.

Bernie Sanders speaks Monday night at the Democratic convention. What was a sign of party unity has been dampened by the DNC's recent email leak showing leaders tried to undercut his campaign.

In an interview with NPR, Hillary Clinton said expanding the watch lists might be appropriate. She also said federal-local coordination needs to be improved.

The Pittsburgh-based company, which employs thousands in Gary, is accusing China of price fixing, stealing trade secrets and mislabeling where its steel is coming from.

Ted Cruz suffered a brutal loss to Donald Trump, while Bernie Sanders scored a much needed victory over Hillary Clinton.