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The effects of a nor'easter is bringing wintry weather to the Northeast. The storm began blowing along the coast Wednesday — bringing new misery to those in New York and New Jersey. A lot of residents there are already without heat, power or in some cases, a place to live.

Heatstroke tends to get the most attention during extreme heat waves. But other diseases are affected by high temperatures as well.

For our series The Science of Siblings, we hear how researchers have found out that caring for siblings can make people happier.

Guillermo Vincente Vidal is the Deputy Mayor of Denver and has an unusual life story, chronicled in his recent book, Boxing for Cuba. Vidal talks about his top leadership role in the city and talks about his journey to success, including how, at age 10, he was one of more than 14,000 children airlifted out of communist CUBA by the U.S.-sponsored "Operation Peter Pan."

New York Times media reporter John Koblin discusses the Hollywood writers' strike — and how streaming has upended every element of TV and film production, leading to deteriorating working conditions.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Peruvian journalist Gustavo Gorriti about the outcome of the recent presidential elections and what it means for the country's future.

Democrats are using the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill to introduce measures they say will reduce poverty. People already at risk for falling behind have seen big setbacks over the past year.

Technology is reshaping the railroad industry and helping create one of the most profitable periods it has seen in decades. A visit to Norfolk Southern Railroad shows the technology that keeps 195,000 locomotives running on schedule along more than 21,000 miles of track.

Devastating flooding has forced residents in Northwest Iowa to flee their homes. Now efforts are underway to decide what can be salvaged, and what will be left behind.

NPR's Michel Martin joined author Bruce Feiler and seniors in Washington, D.C., who discussed Feiler's new book, "A Time to Gather: How Ritual Created the World–and How It Can Save Us."

The three-year-old dispute centers on whether Florida provided beneficiaries enough information to understand eligibility decisions and meaningfully challenge the loss of coverage.

The New England Cider Donut Map is exactly what it sounds like, a resource to help you get access to the fall confection.

A growing number of TV series are now available on the DVD market. Television shows on DVD make up a reported 10 percent of all DVD sales and rake in $1.5 billion, a rise of roughly 60 percent over the previous year. TK Arnold of Video Store magazine says more than 3,300 titles are currently available. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and Arnold.

NPR'S Scott Simon speak with author Wajahat Ali about his article in The Atlantic, "A Muslim Among the Settlers," about traveling to Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

Bosch: Legacy, which premiered Friday, and The Lincoln Lawyer, which starts next Friday, exemplify a certain kind of show. They fall within well-established genres, but have a little creative heft.

Mike Pesca schools Alex Chadwick about how to wager on college football in Las Vegas without looking like a fool.

Climate change is raising the risk of dangerous flooding, especially in coastal communities. For some towns on the Jersey Shore, the most practical solution is raising homes off the ground.

A consortium of businesses and nonprofit wants to spark conversations on how to rebuild the barrier islands so structures and people can become more resilient for future storms.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Middle East Institute president Paul Salem about hostilities between the U.S. and Iran-backed militias, and the risk of a wider war in the Middle East.

Former President Jimmy Carter remains committed to his Christian faith and to what he sees as the American values of peace and fairness. We have a conversation with Jimmy Carter about democracy, politics, and the former president's new book.

NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut about the legacy of Joe Lieberman, a former Connecticut senator and onetime Democratic VP nominee, who died at age 82.

How long does immunity last after an infection? Are rapid tests always accurate? How often is a booster in order? In this installment of our FAQ series, we look into questions about "COVID time."

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the impact of the U.S.'s assassination of Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani.

The state budget includes deep cuts to hospitals that serve the poor and lawmakers are betting on federal money to help offset the losses.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Meghan Trainor about her new book Dear Future Mama. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter recently became a new mom.