This tiny disc of zinc with just a smidge of copper has played an outsized role in our national (and international) discourse ...

This week brings new releases from Joy Williams, Simon Winchester and Tracy K. Smith, among other talented writers.

The Trump administration is bringing back a policy that could penalize migrants for using public benefits if they're seeking ...

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The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with ...

President Trump welcomes Saudi Arabia's crown prince to the White House to discuss trade and security deals. And, the House ...

Last, the internet piled on President Trump's proposal for a 50-year mortgage. But maybe it's not as crazy as it sounds.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting agreed Monday to fulfill a $35.9 million, multi-year contract with NPR that it had ...

The number of international tourists visiting the U.S is down this year according to the U.S. Travel Association. Arrivals ...

The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has left his post, marking another disruption in a year of staff ...

The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has left his post, marking another disruption in a year of staff ...

While most classrooms are open, 140 Head Start programs — some comprising multiple learning centers — are still without ...