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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Tramell Tillman and Britt Lower, stars of the Apple TV+ series Severance, about the show's highly-anticipated second season.

A Texas teacher who helped struggling math students find success by integrating music into the curriculum is now teaching this method to other teachers.

For the first time ever, a potentially life-threatening tropical storm watch is in effect for Southern California. Hurricane Hilary is expected to make it to the U.S. by Sunday evening.

Montana's supreme court finds that the state's failure to address climate change violates kids' right to a clean and healthful environment.

The U.S. imports many of its flowers, plants and nursery products from countries like Ecuador, Colombia and Canada. Tariffs may drive up prices. It may mean more opportunity for local flower farmers.

The Republican candidate for superintendent of schools in North Carolina calls schools "indoctrination centers" and has a shot at a victory.

Twenty years ago, a major hurricane unexpectedly slammed into Punta Gorda, catching most everyone off guard. As Milton moves into this same area, people are remembering and preparing.

Fall means giant pumpkin contests in some places. At the Topsfield Fair in Massachusetts, we meet the next generation of competitors and their mentors.

Maximo Torero, Chief Economist at The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, warns that the war in Iran is choking the global supply of fertilizer and a food crisis could follow within a year.

The Conservative Political Action Conference, which meets on Saturday, has shifted toward President Trump and away from traditional conservatism.

The New York Knicks are heading to the NBA finals for the first time since 1999. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Wall Street Journal sports and humor columnist Jason Gay about the comeback.

As the war with Iran again intensifies, families of sailors deployed around the world are feeling anxious as they watch deployments growing longer.

Adam Carolla, who has successfully made the transition from radio to podcasting, says his popular CarCast podcast was inspired by public radio's Car Talk, only his show is funnier. Carolla has two podcasts in the iTunes Top 10.

The Grand Canyon Skywalk was officially opened this week by former astronaut Buzz Aldrin. The Skywalk is located on the Hualapai Indian Reservation in Arizona. The Hualapai hope it will mean more jobs.

President Barack Obama suffered a big setback Tuesday when two of his nominees withdrew their names from consideration for top administration jobs. Tom Daschle, the former Senate majority leader, pulled his nomination to be secretary of Health and Human Services. Nancy Killefer withdrew her name from consideration as Mr. Obama's chief government performance officer.

Poet Franny Choi reads a poem from her new book Soft Science and describes how poets of color are supporting each other.

The hip-hop artist spoke with NPR's Scott Simon about visiting Syrian refugees, getting detained at airports and what a person's shoes can tell you about cultural difference.

On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong transitioned from British colony to Chinese region. Hong Kongers born in the year of the handover reflect on how their lives and futures have been shaped by that moment.

When the first earthquake tremors struck Haiti, Lorvena Salomon was at her aunt’s house in Saint Marc, an hour northwest of Port-au-Prince. “I’m just...

The service delivers meals to homebound seniors and people with disabilities and could be facing big cuts in the Trump budget. Studies show the program improves health and saves money.

This week, Puerto Ricans marked 100 years of U.S. citizenship. The island's political status remains unique, along with its strong sense of cultural identity — most clearly seen in its sports.

Clancy Martin lives with two incompatible ideas in his head: "I wish I were dead – and I'm glad my suicides failed." His book shares insights and guidance for people struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Iowa's ban on nearly all abortions as early as six weeks of pregnancy takes effect on Monday. Iowa joins 17 other states that restrict abortions then or earlier.

For the first time at the Paralympic Games, tennis athletes who use motorized wheelchairs were prevented from participating.