We Want the Funk!, currently airing on PBS, dives deep into the genre, from its pioneers and groundbreakers, to musical ...

Whether the National Guard stays in LA in response to protests over immigration is still tied up in the courts. But as the pace of ICE raids picks up, it isn't clear how much the military is needed.

More than 45 million people are caring for a loved one with little to no financial help. As the population ages, this crisis ...

President Trump says he hasn't decided whether to strike Iranian nuclear facility, the latest on the Iran-Israel conflict, Social Security benefits face big cuts in 2033 if Congress doesn't act.

Facing a severe shortage, the FAA is racing to hire thousands of air traffic controllers. But training them can take years.

Organizers of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. tell NPR how they're feeling this year. And NPR presents a reading of ...

People spend a lot of time outside during hot weather. Whether you're going to the beach, walking your dog or working your ...

"Jaws" is 50 years old this week. In 1975, it launched the career of director Steven Spielberg and introduced the concept of the summer blockbuster. Hear Tom Shales' original review for NPR.

The major storm threatens to unleash destructive winds near where the eye crashes ashore, flash floods and a dangerous storm ...

This weekend at the movies, you can see films about a raging virus and another about a lesson in childhood friendships. What's not to like?

An Afghan who helped U.S. military forces at war was arrested by ICE agents after appearing for an immigration hearing in San Diego. He may now face deportation despite death threats from the Taliban.

Wash., top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about U.S. policy on the conflict between Israel and Iran.