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In Modern Death, Dr. Haider Warraich says a slow dying process, during which patients move in and out of hospitals or nursing homes, is a "very recent development in our history as a species."

To stop the spread of HIV among populations where the infection is on the rise, federal health experts are proposing HIV testing as a routine part of medical care. The hope is that people who know they are infected would seek care and would not infect others. But there is a risk that without proper counseling and resources, people who test positive may be afraid to come forward for treatment.

Jennifer Allan of the International Institute for Sustainable Development speaks with NPR's Rachel Martin about a new U.N. report that finds the world falling far behind in fighting global warming.

Centuries later, doubts persist that William Shakespeare penned the works that bear his name. Skeptics include not only scholars but also famous folks, ranging from Orson Welles to Mark Twain.

The Trump administration is using different tactics that his predecessor to get the states the share the Colorado river to agree how to do it in a climate changed world.

The Yonkers Police Department has never reflected the demographics of the community it serves. In order to change that, it is reaching out to more Black recruits.

A former chapter leader at the Council on American-Islamic Relations was accused of domestic abuse. Since then, other women have come forward with allegations of bad behavior, while he disputes all.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills said at a Thursday press conference that 18 people were killed and another 13 injured in the shootings. Authorities are searching for a man who is considered a suspect.

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and National Security Agency Director Adm. Mike Rogers testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.

Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about sports and politics this week, sports betting legalizing in New York, the National Championship game, and the passing of Dodgers' Tommy Lasorda.

Tuesday is the first day of the Eid al-Adha, or "feast of the sacrifice." It's a major date on the Islamic calendar when sheep are slaughtered and gifts exchanged. The holiday seems to have ushered in a lull in insurgent attacks.

As America waits for the kickoff of the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments, NPR's providing listeners with mini profiles of talented players leading their teams into the tournament.

Deceptive Cadence host Anastasia Tsioulcas talks with All Things Considered host Audie Cornish about three essential classical and world music releases from 2013 from very different parts of the globe: Bartok's Hungarian dancing, a percussion epic from Alaska and sweaty Nigerian funk.

It's been a year and a half, but Pamela Ferrara still tears up when she talks about Carmella’s death.Ferrara and her husband Chris do not have children;…

If you can't make it in person during early voting or on Election Day, there's another way to cast your ballot: vote by mail.

It's an understatement to call the man busy. With a new book out, a movie due soon and another wrapping up on set, Apatow caught a breath and reflected on stumbling blocks, Freaks and Amy Schumer.

"Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital" looks at the South Korean beauty industry which is the third largest cosmetic and skin care exporter in the world.

In this week's StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative, we hear from some of the first Black men to enlist in the Marine Corps.

The World Health Organization gathered data from 139 countries for its first-ever report on how to prevent drowning.

As Florida’s health care industry is growing, so too is the need for registered nurses and other medical personnel. The competition for qualified health…

The U.S. has become a "side character" in the global story of renewable energy, experts say. China dominates the sector, with positive implications for the climate and their economy.

The beloved entertainer is often credited with having sparked a sexual revolution in Italy with her spangled midriff-baring costumes and frank lyrics about initiating sex — and falling for gay men.

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., who is on the Senate Judiciary Committee about the hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

Huda Akram is a doctor based in Benghazi, Libya, whose family hails from Derna. She spoke to NPR on Wednesday, describing the harrowing scenes and what is happening now.

All the President's Men hit theaters in April 1976. Fifty years on, is Hollywood still making movies that explore the abuse of presidential power?