Across America, schools are ripping up and replacing their asphalt playgrounds with trees and shade structures in an effort ...

Tell us about a song you're thankful for - maybe one that lifts you up or reminds you of what's most important in life. We'll feature select picks on our Thanksgiving edition of All Songs Considered.

So far, Yellowstone has scored sky-high viewership as a western soap opera. Costner's departure just adds to the drama.

Mattel is pulling its Wicked dolls from some store shelves because of a misprint directing shoppers to a pornographic site. Meanwhile, resellers are listing the products on eBay for up to $500.

Judith Jamison, dance star and former artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, died Saturday. She was 81.

After a novel was released detailing the forgotten stories of nurses in Vietnam, a veteran has been speaking about her experience to book clubs across the North Country.

Stefanik, who is the House Republican Conference Chair, has been a key ally of Trump’s over the years and was reported to have been a contender... President-elect Trump has offered the role of U.N.

In the first interview about his new book The City and its Uncertain Walls, the celebrated author also talks with NPR about his age and finding... It's hard to explain what The City and its Uncertain ...

Gascón became the first trans actress to win a major prize at the Cannes Film Festival with the Best Actress Award, which she shared with the movie's other female leads — Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz and ...

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Stefanik accepted President-elect Trump's nomination to serve in his Cabinet as UN ambassador, a position seen as a political stepping stone.

These races will determine who controls the House. Plus, an NPR investigation found thousands of veterans were pushed into high-cost mortgages and... The fight over control of the House. And, veterans ...