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Next week, the African National Congress will choose its next leader. An intense rift between the candidates — South African President Thabo Mbeki and his one-time deputy Jacob Zuma — is causing many to question the party's future.

Israel's ruling coalition collapsed Tuesday as the Kadima Party withdrew from the government in a dispute over extending the military draft to members of ultra-orthodox community. The move by Kadima is expected to lead to early elections, perhaps next January.

Justin Casquejo, 16, scaled scaffolding, took the elevator and then crept past a sleeping guard before climbing a ladder all the way to the top of the antenna.

The People's Power Party, which backs former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, wins nearly half the seats in Thailand's parliamentary election, rebuking the military generals who ousted Shinawatra from power 15 months ago.

A samba can be fast or slow; it can propel a parade or insinuate sensuality behind a song. When dancers hit the street for parades during Carnival, their sambas tell stories, like a moving opera.

Cpl. Eric Casebolt's actions were "out of control" and "indefensible," police Chief Greg Conley said Tuesday evening.

Arizona Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is leaving her party to register as an independent. The decision shakes up the power dynamic in the closely divided U.S. Senate.

The morning after, there's plenty to say about the results from New Hampshire, whether it's Republican John Kasich's surprising No. 2 finish or the "Bernie sandwich."

After their victories in 2010, the prominence and influence of the Tea Party waned, and the future of the movement remains unclear. NPR's Political Junkie columnist Ken Rudin and Bruce Buchanan, professor at the University of Texas at Austin, talk about the influence of the Tea Party in Texas.

Six states held primaries on Tuesday, and the results were good for the GOP establishment. Host Michel Martin learns more about the results from NPR Politics Editor Charles Mahtesian.