This outbreak is being called "the perfect storm." How did it start, what are the characteristics of the strain that's ...

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Missourians will now be able to buy a year's worth of contraception at a time after state lawmakers approved an expansion of ...

The Portland Clean Energy Fund has raised a billion dollars for climate change action via a retail tax on large corporations ...

Eleven historically significant sites across the country will receive $25,000 from the National Trust for Historic ...

Survivor is a sport, a metaphor for society and yes, entertainment. As its 50th season ends, NPR critic Stephen Thompson ranked every season so far.

Six states voted in primary elections Tuesday, with Republicans in Kentucky and Georgia voting on candidates that could ...

President Trump once again proves his political strength in Republican primaries, helping to oust Congressman Thomas Massie, a frequent critic, in Tuesday night's elections.

When Kendal Sager lifts the top of her beehive, tens of thousands of bees waggle across the honeycomb — their cells filled ...

A fast-growing number of special educators nationwide are using AI to create customized education plans. Despite the risks, ...

States are phasing in major changes to food assistance. We hear from people who are feeling the impact and from Ty Jones Cox of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping, in a closely watched visit that comes just days ...