The famed, Chicago-based artist's career is taking a new direction with the purchase of Pickard China, the sole remaining ...

The Supreme Court term opens on Monday with big test cases on religion, guns and climate change. Plus, the emergency docket ...

Most children in foster care live with families, with relatives or with other foster parents. But about 10% of disabled kids ...

Worried about stumbling before a high-stakes event, like a race or a job interview? Psychologist Cindra Kamphoff offers ...

Farmers and businesses face a looming federal ban on hemp-derived THC products. It is set to go into effect at the by year-end, threatening to upend a multibillion-dollar market for low-dose drinks.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to fellow host, Scott Detrow, and NPR editor, Daniel Burke about their new book, "American Pope: Leo XIV's Road from the South Side of Chicago to Vatican City." ...

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month. As in recent months, most new jobs went to women. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to address a loophole in state law that makes it difficult to prosecute cases when a sexual assault victim willingly consumes drugs or alcohol.

We look at how some concerning economic indicators as well as the ongoing war in Iran might affect the midterm elections.

Scandals could be shaping several races in the midterm elections, particularly in places where even small margins can change the outcome.

Brooklyn Dogers fans were crushed 75 years ago today: hearts pulverized by the New York Giants. NPR's Scott Simon talks with George Hirsch who witnessed "The Shot Heard 'Round the World" in the flesh.

California voters will decide whether the state will charge a one-time tax on billionaires. The idea that has split Democrats and labor unions.