The word "squaw" was declared derogatory by the Department of Interior in 2021. Since then, hundreds of geographic features ...

The daily effects of strong winds, large waves, as well as rising sea levels — which are fueled by human-caused climate ...

Some of the lowest-paid essential workers during the pandemic also suffered the most trauma. Nursing aides have had trouble getting healthcare officials to pay attention to their plight.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with journalist Michael Lewis about the new season of his podcast "Against The Rules," which covers the rise of legal sports gambling.

A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 ...

This stretch of New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland is so packed with houses of worship, it's been called the ...

We look at some of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominations and how his choices might distinguish his second term from his first.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Sahar Fetrat a researcher at Human Rights Watch, about the lives of women in Afghanistan now, as the Taliban continue to limit their presence in public life.

Telehealth providers say requests for the pills have spiked since the election. Patients and doctors worry what a Trump ...

This time, it's all about loyalty. In his second term Trump is surrounding himself with people who can amplify his message ...

Across the board, 2024 was a record year for women's sports. The WNBA saw record audiences. In college basketball, the ...

If the Senate puts up a fight against President-elect Trump's demand for recess appointments, could Trump force Congress to ...