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

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 ...

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.

"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 ...

The U.S. State Department said it is restarting the process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will ...

San Francisco has joined a multi-city lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, or DHS, over its decision to ...

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Lifeline included a service that provided specialized suicide prevention support by ...

Some nonprofit groups are questioning the ethics of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s appointment of a former political ...