The Lyrid meteor shower will reach a peak later this month, but stargazers can catch a first glimpse beginning Wednesday ...

Shapiro, a Democrat, is Jewish and has said he supports a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

All staff were put on leave at the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. Congress created the entity in 1987 and ...

The Boston Marathon marks the anniversary of an important tradition. It was a half-century ago that Boston became the first major marathon to include a division for wheelchair athletes.

Katherine Maher, president and CEO of National Public Radio, talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the White House ...

An independent vaccine advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention met to discuss and vote on ...

A federal judge ruled that there is "probable cause" to find the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his order last month to halt deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.

Stories of the kingdom of Kaabu's reign have been told for generations through a kind of traditional song. Now, an archaeological dig has confirming the histories told and retold by griots.

People with dementia sometimes get agitated and frustrated. New services provide a sort of Netflix for dementia, with videos designed for this population — leaving out confusing plots or jarring ads.

Britain's top court clarified the legal definition of a woman: Someone born biologically female. The ruling has implications for transgender rights.

In an effort to reach across political divides, a group of vets has been holding regular gatherings to talk about it all over a beer. They call the events "Pints and Patriotism." NPR went to one ...

As fewer people attend church in the U.S., some religious institutions are wondering what to do with the land they own. In Austin, Texas, the answer is to build affordable housing.