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On Dec. 23, 1954, Boston doctors gave a kidney to a 23-year-old man in the first successful long-term transplant of a human organ. Transplants have since saved more than 400,000 lives. Dr. Joseph Murray and his first donor recall the event.

The vast majority of America's recorded legacy is out of print. That's the finding of a study by the Library of Congress. The report shows that consumers can purchase less than 30 percent of U.S. sound recordings made before 1965. Joel Rose of member station WHYY reports.

The suspect is no longer a threat to the community, officials say. Multiple federal agencies, including the FBI and ATF, have responded to assist local police.

Musk says he will review and directly approve any requests for employees who wish to be exempt from the company's return-to-work policy, according to leaked emails reported by Electrek.

Each county's plan must include input from law enforcement, mental health and school professionals.

The protesters repeatedly yelled, "Vote for climate now!" while Cruz spoke about inflation in the United States.

Colorado is the latest state to issue playing cards bearing photos of victims from unsolved crimes in the hopes that prisoners might generate fresh leads.

We define the sound of 2020s hip-hop and rap and speculate on the future of the genre.

As a member of the glam rock band Queen, May wrote "We Will Rock You" and played that guitar solo on "We Are the Champions." But the curly haired musician also dreamed of a career in astrophysics. Three decades later, he's gotten his doctorate and written a book about the history of the universe.

The White House released a list of people who received exemptions under the ethics rules. The list includes chief of staff Reince Priebus, counselor Kellyanne Conway and chief strategist Steve Bannon.

Cutesy, homespun goods that combine old-fashioned and modern aesthetics are proliferating. But don't be mistaken: There's a powerful economic force behind it all, says author Marc Spitz.

The Silence and the Roar doesn't explicitly take place in Syria, but the similarities between its setting and author Nihad Sirees' home country are undeniable. Sirees' work has been banned from publication in Syria, where he's considered an opponent of the government.

A new image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals what Earth's sun could have looked like in its infancy.

SpaceX has successfully conducted a test launch of its massive Starship rocket in a major success for company, which saw the rocket explode in two previous test flights

We get a front-row seat to a delicious and diverse world music smorgasbord.

A decade of the Case-Shiller home price index, set to music. Also: We hear from Case and Shiller.

A decade of the Case-Shiller home price index, set to music. Also: We hear from Case and Shiller.

More than 60% of Americans living in hurricane prone states aren't planning to prepare for this hurricane season. Officials are predicting potentially the most active tropical season to date , and warn now is the time to get ready.

Toyota issued a "Do Not Drive" advisory for thousands of older models in the U.S., warning that a faulty air bag inflator has the potential to explode and seriously injure drivers or passengers.

Postpartum care in America leaves most facing a critical and often overlooked "fourth trimester" in isolation. Metro Detroit-based Fourth Tri Sanctuary offers support.

History buffs and tourists get a chance to go 2,300 feet underground to visit a historic mine in Minnesota.

Doctors who've been to Gaza are visiting officials in Washington to share first-hand accounts of the humanitarian crisis and to plead for more protection for Palestinian healthcare workers.

The CDC this week will weigh in on Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. If final approval is given, vaccines for this age group could be available within a few days.

While the number of U.S. and Canadian tourists is growing, industry leaders say the slowing pace of Florida tourism is a major concern.The most recent…

The streamer Jerma985 is creating huge, surreal productions for hundreds of thousands of viewers on Twitch. After his latest big show, a baseball game between clowns and magicians, we ask how-and why?